May the Road Rise

The High Kings & Nathan Carter ring in the new decade with a great new track; ‘May The Road Rise’ is an uplifting, high-energy song about good fortune, well-wishes and friendship.  The song is featured on Nathan's new album 'Irish Heartland'.
MAY THE ROAD RISE - Credits
Nathan Carter - Artiste
Darren Holden - High Kings
Brian Dunphy - High Kings
Paul O’Brien - High Kings
Finbar Clancy - High Kings
Martin McCormack - Uillean Piper
Mark Dorrian - Snare Drummer
Frankie Bonner - Snare Drunmer
Brendan Gallagher - Bass Drummer
Shauna Lafferty - Make Up
Chris Hyland - Camera Crew
Michael Whelan - Camera Crew
Darren McCarthy - Camera Crew
MAY THE ROAD RISE - written by Nathan Carter (Bardis Music) & John Farry (Carn Music )
Special thanks to: John Farry - Nathan Carter Management & Brian Whitehead LBW Management
Mary Cassidy Sliabh Liag visitors centre :
David Gillespie
Róisín Rice
Comhlacht Pobal Shliabh Liag
Local landowners.
Producer/Director - Michael Bracken
Editor - Mark Bennett
Production - Bracken Entertainment

[@paisiosjones1300]

I played this for my German Shepherd and he's now an Irish Setter

[@kittymaher9395]

Cute

[@stellabella6839]

😊

[@bobbeggan6251]

Still laughing

[@wowbagger3505]

I love stories of canine improvement!

[@ronhites4629]

☘️🐾☘️😱😳🤪🤣😂😁

[@Naty_358]

That is stunningly beautiful, thank you!💗🌹

[@fester112]

Can't believe this song's only 7 months old, feels like it's been in our culture for generations.

[@TheLittledikkins]

Some of it is taken from an old irish blessing, some of the rest from the culture.

[@meohearn]

I heard an a cappella choir from Trinity College (US- not the one in Dublin) sing something like this about 10-15 years ago…

[@erichschlueter5234]

This song embodies my experience of Ireland. The people, the music and history.

[@neverletyoufeellow]

I lived in Ireland for a bit more than a year and every day I miss it. It's such a gorgeous country with amazing people. This song makes me feel like I am back.

[@browsman2328]

Greetings from Northern California. I’m not Irish but my grandparents were. I guess you’d call me one of the Irish diaspora. I visited Ireland and Northern Ireland in June of 2019, I asked a man in Dublin if my last name was Irish and he said yes and welcome home. I really felt a kinship with the Irish people. I wouldn’t mind moving there.

[@njjj2688]

I think we've found the ultimate song: a fusion of celtic and country

[@chaoswithkaycee8257]

@@andrew-donovan came to say this! It was an Irish friend who told me how American country music is based off Irish trad music and of course I re-listened to a song from each and I just 🤦🏼‍♀️ how did I not know sooner

[@aedanlynch4563]

celtry or countic

[@ThatClassic70sGirl]

@@andrew-donovan Didn't know that--interesting. Although I'd say the lads' accents sound more like American country than Scotch/Irish here. :)

[@genuinedraft7350]

Country music - as we know it now in America - has a lot of Irish DNA - why you see a fiddle etc

[@johnroth416]

Well, you're not wrong.

[@jackdakota9187]

It's been 23 long years since I have visited this lovely green island from America. Now more than ever, I want to go back and show my children their homeland. This video just made it more of a yearning than before. Headed to the travel agency this evening.

[@jackieobrien-murphy320]

Beautiful sublime song. I am Irish and always proud to be. 💚💚👏🍀

[@eileenbates362]

I love this song . My Grandpa would sing this to me when I was little. He has passed now. Ireland forever. 🍀🍀🍀

[@timiwalk7047]

Such a beautiful song! Full of friendship and love! And the harmonies of Nathan and our beloved lads of The High Kings is just incredible! Thank you all for this love-filled song!

[@mathew8]

Wow, OMG, High Kings returned ! How long I've not seen them ! Been fan of Clancy brothers so long... Amazing grace...

[@shaneD7378]

Beautiful song being a fan of Nathan carter brought me to this last year I still get moved when I hear this

[@tiberiuswolf8259]

yeah the last time the road rose to meet me I tripped and broke my arm. That being said, damn I love this song

[@janierocks5984]

What the heck does that even mean

[@tomdonohue2091]

And that is what they call "the luck of the Irish"!!!! I have NO idea why this song wishes us the luck of the Irish - Irish luck is famously always very bad luck.

[@s.gabriel2853]

Feeling really proud to be Irish now and I’m not even Irish.

[@merlinhill0876]

S. Gabriel same 😂

[@Marz011]

Me too

[@sconnection]

Best comment I read in a while.

[@danutaszymiczek7395]

I am Polish but living in Belfast I love Irish people and music and dance and I am happy be here

[@faith6857]

Me too!!!😍

[@WanderDragon]

Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱. I'm keen on every your song. I listen you since two years. It's awesome song.

[@juliejones6216]

I'm half Irish and this is my go to song during COVID-19! Thank you for lifting our spirits.

[@puff222001]

How appropriate (and oddly prescient) that y'all released this song literally two months before the pandemic. It's such an uplighting anthem for bonds that time, distance, and even death cannot break. This song brought tears to my eyes.

[@dabbslock]

We played this at my grandmothers funeral last month and everyone agreed it was the best send-off for her 🙂

[@seanmalnar1282]

Oh My God!!!! Thy epic Nathan Carter and High Kings Crossover!! So beautiful!

[@kellymcguire1017]

I'm sitting listening to KZbin after a difficult 24 hours (say goodbye to someone who was suffering). How appropriate this song came on. So thankful to hear this song tonight.

[@slydEvil35]

Sorry to hear my friend. Stay strong and keep the memories dear. God bless

[@hotbongwater]

Damn. I actually cried when I first heard this song.

[@raynwise]

They are SO amazing in concert. Seen them once, and have tickets for next month!!! 😄❤😍👍

[@JennyBeeAMDG]

If I go to another concert, that would make 31 for me!

[@surrahnt]

What a delightful song!! And this collaboration with Nathan Carter is a match made in heaven. It’s so nice to be hearing some new stuff from you all, hopefully there is more in the near future😉

[@GIANTL]

I'm not even Irish but love this song great feel good song

[@PlantedInPittsburgh]

This became a personal anthem in March 2023. My good men, you're an inspiration to this Arizona boy. 🌵☘️💪🏼

[@debzvant898]

Love this new Song great Singers ...Just beautiful love Celtic Songs .... Listening from Australia

[@marthaholden948]

Beautiful song!! I love you guys!!

[@marciafoster7595]

Love your song boys. Still wish toy would get booked at the Nine Irish Brothers in either Lafayette or West Lafayette. I enjoyed you when you played at the retirement home after the Irish Festival a few years ago in Wisconsin on your way to play I Chicago.

[@dudumangs7140]

As one of the (very few, I reckon, this genre isn't exactly mainstream here lol) brazilian fans, here's the mandatory "pls come to brazil" for ya: "Pls come to Brazil!" Jokes aside, I love your songs. The vocal work is always on point. And I can't explain why, but I feel like it doesn't matter where we're from, these songs feel like home. Keep up the great work!

[@joezocker]

Exatamente

[@tomdonohue2091]

I've been to Brasil twice and LOVE it, love the people, the scenery, food and the jungle. Most of all I love the extremely HAPPY spirit of the people. I've never met so many happy people in my life. When something unfortunate happens, they just laugh it off. I left my heart in Brasil. Much love and many blessings to you - btw, I'm of Irish descent.

[@judyalbertie6504]

This is such a wonderful song. I am absolutely in love with it..walk around singing it all the time..and May the Road Rise to Meet all of you..etc. Love this.

[@jessicatompkins535]

It’s so beautiful it’s bringing me to tears!!

[@ministr2302]

Sliabh Liag, it’s been just half a year since I’ve been there, but it feels like forever. The High Kings’ songs always get me with goosebumps and this one is no exception and is actually one of the most beautiful they’ve ever made! May God always bless you, dear Irish brothers, wherever you are, on Emerald Isle or loads of miles away. May your beautiful Gaeilge language live on and shine out once more. May your hearts remain brave, persistent and full of kindness, no matter what. Best regards from Russia! Beannachtaí as an Rúis, a chairde linn! 🇷🇺🇮🇪

[@ziggyziggy9530]

That's a wonderful song and great meaning. _From Thai who fasinates in Irishsong_

[@sturmvogelRSR]

Great video, great band, great music... greetings from Argentina!

[@joandriza9719]

This song is so good now at this time that we have coronavirus,is filled with positive energy

[@danielodhinnson4303]

I could say the same!

[@rainbowdancer9743]

Completely agree

[@dominicschmitz4933]

Love this song heard them in Minneapolis they're so great!!

[@dominicschmitz4933]

@@rainbowdancer9743 there the best 😁✌️

[@neonwolf8429]

Agreed

[@eduardogimenez1505]

I studied in an Irish school in Spain, so are my children now. I was happy there and I learned to love Ireland. Your wonderful music has brought me back those happy years. Keep on doing it so well!!

[@olwenfoggon2468]

Absolutely fantastic...wow..so uplifting...😀

[@CelebrateGoodDays]

This is one of my new favorite songs! Thank you for sharing this with us. I am so excited for your next US tour.

[@kittymaher9395]

The best

[@johnbxtrp31]

a beautiful song!

[@maryrobbie]

I love this song, Ireland is my homeland and I hope to be there again in 2026 if god spares me I hope to see these guys in Concert while I am there x

[@danutaszymiczek7395]

Beautiful song!!!thank you !

[@StorytellerForeverYT]

So freaking good wow 😮😍🥰

[@rosemarylee1264]

In tears at the beauty of the words and performance it was as if my adored grandfather was singing this to me I miss him as much today as he passed in 1985 it is as if he is sending me a message from beyond the grave as I know these are all the things he hoped for when he took his last breath. Thank you xxxx

[@maryrobbie]

You have to be irish to really enjoy this song. Love it

[@DianeD862]

I’am not Irish but love it as if I was Irish just Ireland 🇮🇪 and Ireland’s.Been to see HighKings and Nathan going to see him in March 23Just love Irish music and singing everything Irish ☘️.We come to Ireland for holidays best places in the World 🌎.🍀🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@jessicatompkins535]

Oh, guys! This is beautiful!!! So good to see you all again

[@threecollie14]

Siting here tonight playing this over and over.....

[@emmathomas7293]

This is a very uplifting song for any time. Especially now.

[@MxyzptlkOfZrfff]

I have no idea why KZbin decided to suggest this, but I'm so glad it did!

[@nakima61]

Awesome song guys, awesome scenery as well. This one will go far, it has everything!! Well done gents!

[@carriebowlen3785]

I absolutely love this song I love them I am so glad i found them when they first started They have amazing harmony I love being part Irish 🟠🟢⚪🟠🟢⚪

[@SkylarknTexas]

👏🏻Perfection all the way! Reminds me of the 70’s & 80’s when music videos were audio visual magic que the award glitter & sparkles . (MTV dating myself now🤣) ❤️🕊🙏🏻

[@terryking3205]

Fantastic entetainer, I could listen to him 24/7.

[@lordmeruem6759]

I cant say how much your music makes me feel so good about myself. It lifts me up with how good this song is.

[@lynn8074]

WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@edenhowl2610]

Behold true Éire. Praise Irish folk!

[@missstarbuck]

Like the waves of the ocean Crashing on the cliffs of Moher The western winds a blowing All along the Galway shore From the high walls of Derry To the rollin' hills of Kerry All across this Irish homeland There's a welcome at the door May the road rise to meet you A smile always greet you May our friendship be always true and strong As the sun sets in the west I wish you all the best Please God we'll meet again before too long Oh the troubles of our world We'll leave them at the door We'll raise a glass to friends who've passed Remembering them once more May the luck of the Irish Be with you every day Who knows what tomorrow brings Let's live for today May the road rise to meet you A smile always greet you May our friendship be always true and strong And as the sun sets in the west I wish you all the best Please God we'll meet again before too long May the road rise to meet you A smile always greet you May our friendship be always true and strong And as the sun sets in the west I wish you all the best Please God we'll meet again before too long Final Chorus May the road rise to meet you A smile always greet you May our friendship be always True and strong As the Sun sets in the west I wish you all the best Please God we'll meet again Please God we'll meet again Please God we'll meet again Before too long

[@janehamilton324]

very good love nathen carter great singer👍 👏 👌

[@annagates8461]

RIP Mark and Ma, Penny and Mike and all the rest!

[@elizabethgirard5408]

May the road rise to meet you a smile always greet you , may our friendship be always true and strong . God bless everyone . 😊

[@bridgetstokes4618]

I REALLY LIKE THIS SONG #LOVE THERE VOICES

[@progloriadei7347]

my little sister used to sing this all the time... I believe it was one of her favourites.

[@JennyBeeAMDG]

Another amazing song, Lads! It gave me goosebumps!

[@colleenmclaughlin4916]

Love this!! You guys are always a joy to listen to. Can’t wait to see you again at the KC Irish Fest!!

[@missstarbuck]

I am addicted to this song :P haha XD

[@lorraineburke2447]

The beautiful scenery adds to this lovely song. Well done lads

[@rainbowdancer9743]

Beautiful lads too 🙂

[@faith6857]

Beautiful. I wish I were on Erin's shores at the moment.

[@pfox0810]

What a great song. Love The High Kings..

[@daniperezlopez306]

As a spaniard, I've never been prouder to be irish.

[@libra9633]

I love you guys Sooo Much!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹✨🌅🌄🏞 Thank You!! I wish you all the best as well 🍾 Please be safe everyone!

[@Bean31600]

Wish I could like this song a million times ! : )

[@egzystencjalnyfenomenolog1471]

me too

[@jannyhurkens8905]

Beautiful song i love ,wonderful.

[@Caz57]

A beautiful song made even more special by a beautifully shot video. I really hope I can get to see Donegal someday soon. Well done!

[@kathleenjay3197]

Lovely song,very handsome men love listening to it!

[@ylvasvennbergflisager288]

So beautiful thanks guys❤️🤗❤️🙏

[@mejustme.7114]

This makes me miss Ireland and I've never even been.

[@patriciagerrie9226]

Will see the High Kings for the first time next month!

[@alexandrae.9011]

Very nice. It s beautiful .Hope you will come to Germany soon.

[@kittymaher9395]

Beautiful

[@64jkn]

Wonderful ☘☘☘ Come On the Irish Rugby 🏉🏉🏉 team

[@larrygriner9427]

I would love to hear Nathan Carter singing with Celtic Thunder. It may never happen but it would be interesting.

[@samhoran8738]

Well done lads you have all done it again fare play

[@darkofthemoon4906]

Soooo gooood 🌸 Hi from Turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@donavanveld5736]

I love this song. It sounds really good, and it's amazing all around.

[@deniseryan1909]

Just love this beautiful song 😍😍🤗🤗

[@sueboldt6449]

Beautifully done. Majestic!

[@AnnHiggins-jv3yo]

Brilliant song and great voice

[@brandonrojas6601]

As always another great song gents

[@FreeBird_6791]

Love it. I'm looking forward to new music.

[@Bean31600]

This song is so fricken good

[@libbiewheeler2917]

For years your music has always helped move me forward. Please come to Michigan again or close to when you’re on tour!

[@LWJS3]

And the winner is !

[@user-oq5ys1xn1x]

what just an amazing song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sl.joysonaimoltampak5223]

I love Irish song dance and land everything some day I hope to visit there land

[@ciaracasey146]

I am happy now

[@redoctane13]

I'm ok with tearing up for this :X

[@matthewjones1541]

Holy shit, this was uploaded on my birthday

[@davedickinson9260]

Oh fellas, my Irish blood is pounding. Some idiot is chopping onions in here. Bless you. Keep your welcome warm. A glass is raised to you and your families. D

[@deborahzalewski7727]

Beautiful!

[@NelTopREE]

I have American friends currently visiting your country....I sent them this 😊

[@jamesmike3262]

NOT A TRUER SONG BRILLIANT