Orphan Girl - Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

by Brendan Graham (words and music)
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The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
Desmond Earley, Artistic Director
Abby Molloy (solo)
Kevin Whyms (guitar)
Arrangement for upper voices and guitar by Desmond Earley
Sound Engineering: AJM Productions
Produced by Nigel Short
Video by Zucca Films
Project Management: Ériu Artist Management
This video © and ℗ University College Dublin and Signum Records
From the album Invisible Stars - Choral Music of Ireland and Scotland (Signum Records)
Available on iTunes, Amazon and all major record retailers.
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We wish to acknowledge the assistance of Mayo County Council, Westport House, Simon Wall, Robert Coyle, Brendan Graham and a private donor to UCD Choral Scholars through UCD Foundation for making this video possible.
Filmed on location in Westport, Co. Mayo.
Locations: Westport House, Old Head Beach, Doolough Valley and Louisburgh.

[@浦田俊豪]

This song really moved me, being an American of partial Korean descent. One of my great-grandmothers was orphaned at 11 during the Japanese annexation of Korea. Having lost her family, and at risk of being sold into sexual slavery, she boarded a ship to Hawaii with the help of some missionaries. I may not have any connections with Ireland, but somehow I could imagine my great-grandmother singing almost all the lyrics to this song, with a few minor changes, mostly in place names.

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

Thank you for sharing 🇺🇲!

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@user-xx What was special about the Orphan Girls was that these girls lost their families, like your great grandmother did, and under the control of an invading, imperialist force, again like your great grandmother. The imperialist force, Britain, needed women, not as sexual slaves, but as domestic servants then respectable wives for colonists in the developing Australian colonies. They couldn't persuade enough English/Scot/Welsh lasses to go so they went to the workhouses of Ireland, the girls there only too pleased to go. God bless our great grandmothers.

[@liukang85]

❤

[@charlesantoine5901]

One love from Montréal biggest exodus in the the northern america's 1840 something, of irish migrant more than hundred thousand

[@charlesantoine5901]

I still fistful provide in Québec...white n****

[@juliegregan7026]

My ancestor Ann McBride was one of the Irish orphan girls sent to Australia. Beautiful song.

[@johntwomey6858]

Our stolen generation, the church made a fortune selling babies from the Magdalene laundry, and the birth mother's were then forced into slavery by the nuns, the last Magdalene laundry closed as late as the mid 1990s, my own wife is one of the stolen babies

[@cultofmalgus1310]

@@johntwomey6858 and now with Irish 2040 and Abortion they seek to wipe away the irish once and for all. A project 1,000 years in the making!

[@kathryndwright]

john twomey The Church was just as cruel as the British.

[@laus9953]

@@johntwomey6858 yes, and it's shocking how this day in age many irish are still turning a blind eye, and still seem to be looking up to that torturous, murderous, humans-disrespecting dictatorship that the roman catholic church is.

[@franktoledo6342]

This song reality hits the soul

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

I'm still in love with this song. So poignant and sweet. How these young women showed their strength and fortitude in tragic times.

[@Rikki0]

The lead singer is heartbreakingly beautiful. Breathtaking.

[@censchot]

Abby Molloy

[@FastEddy396]

She truly is. I pray that she is safe, happy, and well. Our 4yo daughter loves to sing this.

[@BazColne]

Understatement of the century.

[@Rikki0]

@@BazColne Couldn't agree more. 👍

[@ryang1718]

truly stunning

[@ERBarr]

First of all, this is an incredible performance. Some people love Celtic Women’s take on Celtic music and think it is wonderful. I find it too commercial. Here, we have perfection. Just listen to the quality of the voices and the beauty of the video production. Just heaven! Thank you all so very much.

[@conraderb]

Word on the street is that the Celtic Women would be even better if they didn't lip-sync to studio recordings and pass them off as live.

[@annereidy7981]

Yes. I agree!

[@frederikhyrup2871]

Celtics womens take. By behalf of eric?

[@jamesdolan4042]

@@conraderb word on the street = conjecture = rumor = maybe so or maybe not, idk

[@johnnyredux4019]

I totally agree. Celtic Women, and that ilk, seem to Big Box and showy to me. This is the real music.

[@Mega17Andrea]

My girlfriend is an orphan girl from Westport, listening to this song always makes me very emotional.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@Mega17 Andrea "My girlfriend is an orphan gi.." It's still to be proven one way or t'other but my Great Grandmother, Catherine from Tipp, met and married my Great Grandfather, Dan from Kildare, in Queensland, Australia. Was she an Orphan Girl ? Knowing what I've learned over all these years, I hope she was, those lasses ended up being treated better than anyone in Ireland. Dia dhuit, a seanmháthair Caitríona

[@judmcjunkin1487]

Haven't seen anything posted by Ms. Molloy in a few years, hope she's well and still singing, she broke my heart with this song.

[@a1ar127]

Abby Molloy has a wonderful voice…. Yet I am still captivated by the flaxen haired angel in the choir with the piercing blue- green eyes.

[@peterjohnson9921]

I too have been mesmerised by the honey blonde beauty with the fantastic piercing eyes in all the videos she is in. Wonder what her life story is. Trust she is having a great life!

[@officernico]

We all are 😄 though I see many other beauties in there.

[@fallenangelmusica]

Ye would be thinking of Kate Lenehan @@peterjohnson9921

[@1216op]

Abby Molloy has an INCREDIBLE voice!!!!!

[@volkerysilvia]

Even better, she has a very, very credible voice. A warm, natural, human voice, not some contorted instrument as we all too often get to hear.

[@hagendf]

I found her channel and she sang the melody to a Cranberries song.

[@fairdinkum9454]

Kira… 💕🙏🏻

[@kilcar]

My great grandmother Grace Gallagher and her brother John from County Cork were orphaned in An Gorta More, The Great Famine. All we know is that they made their way to the US, lived in New York city, Pittsburgh, Groton, CT, and Finally laid to rest in Canton Illinois. We treasure a photo of her taken about 1915.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@kilcar "My great grandmother Grace...they made their way to the US, lived in New York..." Let none of we of Irish extraction, particularly you yanks, even more particularly, any of those among you wavering, ever doubt the excellence of USA. Great grandma Catherine had her ups and downs in Queensland but found a peaceful resting place in Melbourne General Cemetery. Some years ago, I went looking, to find that her remains were, still are, now beneath a nearby Athletics Track at which I regularly competed over summers. Had I then known

[@ever_forever]

So beautiful and touching song! Thanks from my heart. Love from Saint Petersburg, Russia.

[@heatherwimberly5190]

My beloved Doctor Bianca Bryant Greenwood explained that after my mother passed away in 2014 that I was orphaned. I found this song online and it speaks to my heart. 100% Highland Scots on my mother’s side and somehow connected to the Celts on my dad’s side as well.

[@lsjt8924]

As an Australian of Irish descent, far from home at Christmas, this is very moving. Really, a beautiful rendition, thank you. I've been singing along all day.

[@SchwarzeWitwe2]

*Don't* listen to White Wine in the Sun on Christmas. Ouch.

[@dreadeddarko]

Hope you can make it home to family this year!

[@ivtch51]

Touched by this song. My great great great grand mum, Martha Kirwin, left Dublin as a convict with her infant daughter for Van Demien's Land shores. Superb singing.

[@TheIrishAnge]

ivtch51 poor Martha probably only took a loaf of bread for her infant child and was carted off to Australia....hope they both eventually found a better life there!

[@CreativeinternationalAu]

Just WOW from a Celtic Australian. Thank you.

[@kurtismelrose]

Creative International It is truly beautiful.💘😉

[@turidoreilly9078]

There is only one NedKelly

[@goatpappy49]

I love you Abby Molloy. May your voice carry me from this world to the next . . .

[@adammcmurtry4921]

Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. Twas an absolute pleasure listening to that 😊

[@markstergios9851]

Im half McKelvy a mid-lower class Irishman. im American now, with gold in"great store. I know from where I sprung and I am greatfull to the emeral isle for its many contributions..not the least of which was my grandfather Gene. He helped build the Panama Canal and mostly raised four children before he passed. He left an impressive legacey and was the best kind of Irishman! o

[@anne-mariepeeters9725]

My Great great grandmother was a work house girl and just recently I have been to Bailenrobe where she last was before she sailed to Australia. I am proud to have Irish blood running my veins.

[@anne-mariepeeters9725]

Thank you all for responses. I miss county mayo but am glad live in Australia 😍

[@averilstaunton576]

@@anne-mariepeeters9725 Hi Ann Marie, Could you contact me at [e-mail] please. I am currently writing about the 25 girls from Ballinrobe Workhouse and am webmaster of historicalballinrobe.com. Would love to hear from you as we want to pay a tribute to the Girls from Ballinrobe

[@danaleelavelle3708]

The ancestors of my father, Dan Lavelle, came from the Louisburgh (Old Head) area of Mayo in the early days of the famine. His great-grandfathers were the immigrants, first to Scranton PA and then, Butte MT. Back in the 70s I found myself in Sydney, Australia where I lived for several years. This song really speaks to me and who wouldn't love the music of UCD? Beautiful!!!

[@michaelkozenczak1666]

my favorite singer of the Choral singers, one of the most beautiful faces I have ever seen as is the woman with the most beautiful eyes you will ever see....

[@juliarunn5009]

The lead singers voice is so delicately beautiful 😭 and the harmony is breathtaking 🥺

[@cmonkey63]

A haunting song of emigration and new hope. I emigrated to Australia myself, so this Irish song means a lot to me.

[@pierrebounty843]

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[@pierrebounty843]

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[@pierrebounty843]

Sorry

[@inspira92]

I listened to this song as crying... It matches with myself! I'm thankful for meeting this by chance... "Sail me to the lands where I can find only peace and compassion!" 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@raymondreno6025]

my goodness, the lady singing, very beautiful (as they are all) and she sings with feeling, it even looked like her eyes were about to tear up....i could rest peacefully to her singing

[@Morizar]

Australia: symbol of hope for a 19th century orphan girl! Can't get a better endorsement than that (and each of these singers so, so beautiful).

[@gloglos100]

but the english were there anyway. after 400 years of occupation did not escape. My GG grandmother was one.

[@sheilagaughan2206]

janet lesley the

[@stuartongley7731]

Janet, you may find that many people's ancestors were in the same boat. My family history had to face the Guillotine or Exile during the French Revolution. And tunes like this are reminders of those dark past's.

[@rattrapsupervisor4886]

with mexicans? like the ones in the video oh okay real hope for australia huh lol

[@Morizar]

Lovely to hear from you 'Rat Trap supervisor'. I'm hoping you'll repost a more coherent response when you're feeling better. Keep well.

[@barrylight1357]

This is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. Somehow, I know the tune and the voice, though I've never heard it before. 50 year old American in tears... If the good Lord deems me fit, this I hope to hear at the gates to heaven.

[@camotzin]

Please think about this: It applies to each and every one of us. One day we'll all be orphans Ready to sail on to another life And praying that the Inspector finds us fit And wishing that we'll find a better life Because our time in this one is up. So let's work, learn and be better every day So when the moment comes As it will come, mark my words We can go without fear and full of hope To the next life. We will probably not be 16 when that happens But it will Be sure of that. God bless you all Love and light From Mexico

[@camotzin]

Please share your thoughts on this... I think we agree.

[@teilangnongpluh6617]

WOOOWWWWWWW My Niece are Sleeping when i played this song and wake when it ends ... And Tells me to play it again and again .... I Love this Song The Singer really had a great voice #Respect

[@mister4721]

That was an incredibly Beautiful song and a very sad and moving story. Abby's voice was simply amazing, a Beautiful woman with a Beautiful voice....awesome. It just goes to show how much of History is brushed a side and forgotten. I never knew anything about this event until i heard this song....i am simply lost for words. Thank you for sharing this event and this Beautiful Song. :)

[@Ro0tk1dd]

Cant handle... tooo beautiful....must cry

[@1.trimenonderonthogenese476]

Good wishes from Germany,what a wonderful Song! We have nothing like this! Be proud for UDS!

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

I heard this song (beautiful lament) for the first time this morning on the local classical FM station. I must admit, it brought me to tears, not only because of the performance, but most of all because of the pleading message.

[@danbytp]

That voice,that voice,that angel's voice!

[@AislynMatias]

This is achingly beautiful and deeply moving. It honors the poor souls who faced these conditions with such love. Thank you ..

[@sylviaoneal5694]

i dont think i have ever heard something that felt so REAL. my ancestors are from Ireland and Scotland. this song struck a cord in me that felt almost (for lack of better terms) like past life or alternative life. maybe it was playing with my heartstrings from being adopted, i dont know, but it gave me chills. Beautiful. painful. full of hope. took my breath away.

[@stianandreassen5445]

I must say, in my nearly 40 years on this planet, this is the most beautiful composition of any piece of music I have ever heard!

[@barryhossin1222]

60 years on this world ,and I would certainly agree with that

[@Gardener7]

Check out Audrey Assad Even unto Death. She has a similar voice.

[@dennismaloney7241]

My mother was orphaned when my grandfather killed her mother (my grandmother). My mom suffered throughout life questioning the action's of her father who escaped justice; and presumably died somewhere, at sometime. I like this song and find myself listening to it, frequently. Mom died nearly thirty years ago and I always hoped she found peace in death and an end to the torment she carried in life. Funny that I always imagined her and my grandmother dressed and standing in a serene place similar to this video. It's as if some greater force is acknowledging that, and telling me they are safe, I truly hope so...

[@TracyD2]

Dennis Maloney Bless you and your mum

[@Sheepdog1314]

they are safe

[@yo3Jsan]

peace brother

[@dogofwar6213]

So Sorry for you lost. She is in a better place.

[@conor7187]

I'm usually a blabbermouth but your story's got me speechless. I hope you've found some comfort in her passing. Be good to yourself.

[@perterferter]

Australia looks back on the orphan girls with love.. was tough on them, but it saved many lives

[@Cainer999]

We need more from the Scholars :)

[@maritlindberg359]

I agree!!! Marit

[@truenorthcanadian5628]

Yep

[@Branbran1993]

Agreed!

[@mostamazinghistoryguy1381]

I could really see and feel the emotions and beauty of this song, this song is sung so well that anyone who hears it should be deeply moved. I know I was. Sending love and best wishes from America. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@seanuspaulus]

🇮🇪❤️🇺🇲

[@markirish37]

Wow, I never seen or heard of this group before,, I am going through a lot now, fighting to save my home,, typical story in Ireland nowadays,, but this really relaxed me and a beautiful song and I am sure our Australian friends would love it too,, very nice and thank you for giving me that 5 minutes of relaxing and maybe some hope and sleep, keep up the great work and thank you for your beautiful vocals, Mark.

[@uinsionnoriain7986]

@markirish. "Wow, I never seen or heard of this group be..." Thanks, mate.

[@Peter-ts6wb]

What a gorgeous blend of talent and beauty from these lovely songbirds.

[@oldtimeycabins]

Each of these girls is beautiful- in the deepest form of beauty.

[@gamer197730]

Beautiful song! Beautiful voices! Beautiful women! Especially the lead singer! I need to learn more about my lineage. I don't know much about Ireland. I'm half Irish.

[@GLTDubstep]

If you guys put more videos up you'd have a really popular youtube channel. I check back every few months and love basically every song I've heard. Please keep it up! You all have so much talent

[@jessanator954]

Bob Smith you do know a lot of white people sing

[@ganjatheninja]

racist much

[@Distracted]

Don't forget stupid. He's also very much stupid.

[@fbagbey]

Dumb comment, Jessanator! Good grief! Get a grip!

[@Huskyzilla]

@@ganjatheninja Why is it racist to state that white people can sing?

[@lenheard412]

They are all beautiful and very talented young ladies.

[@FastEddy396]

I've spent significant parts of my life in Ireland and Australia. I know people in Australia who are first generation immigrants. This touches me so very deeply. Honey, you and your voice are profoundly beautiful. Best- Johnny Ohio

[@sylviemercier3219]

magique, magnifique.... j'adore l'Irlande, les Irlandaises, les Irlandais, leur simplicité superbe, leur musique, leur paysages... Fan...💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀 continuez ainsi surtout...

[@joshuahacker2969]

Sylvie Chavel ne oubliez pas le langage vrai de l'Irlande. Gaeilge.

[@deldridg]

It's lovely to see such caring, wholesome comments. Pure and beautiful music of this quality really does bring out the best in us. Many thanks (from Sydney town, Australia!). Dave

[@ruppert5134]

Not only easy on the ears but the eyes also. These ladies are beautiful. WOW !!!

[@daithifleming8125]

beautiful voice from a beautiful cailin...and perfect harmony

[@freedommarine6902]

Listen to this, the first thing every morning after arriving at work. All of their songs blow me away. Beautiful voices and beautiful women, thanks for starting day off in a good way. Please buy their music.

[@Celtic_Amy]

I love ireland and I love this song. I wish I was there right now.

[@vicky1732]

These Irish lasses have such angelicals voices!!are they all gifted in singing??!! I'm quite curious

[@markothwriter]

There was an Orphan Girl mine in Butte, Montana which employed Irish miners, and now I kinda get the back story. There's now an Orphan Girl distillery.

[@gavanwhatever8196]

Bhí mo sin-sin-seanmháthair ar cheann de na dílleachtaí seo. Go raibh míle maith agaibh as an aitheantas. My great-great grandmother was one of these orphans. Went into the Waterford workhouse aged nine. (I can't even begin to imagine...) Brought to Australia aged 15. Made a successful life for herself here. Thank you for the song and the recognition of these girls.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

Great name. Any relation to the great Seoirse Gabhán Ó Dubhthaigh ?

[@sharonbradley9492]

@@angusmckenzie9622 There seems to be a lot transported from Waterford, I had a forced adoption brought up as English. They are/ were nice though my English family.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@@sharonbradley9492 “There seems to be…”. There was a substantial Workhouse in Waterford, built in 1841 for 900, it became grossly overcrowded during the Famine and it was part of the Earl Grey Scheme, that might explain the numbers of Orphan Girls from Waterford. Whilst the society class in Australia took offence with the Scheme, slighted by the concept of the poor and criminal being shipped to the Australian colonies !! Irish girls did well out of it. They were well looked after on the long voyage, had jobs in the colonies, found husbands and started families, better than living /dying in poverty in mid 19th century Ireland. Unless you are 170 years old, your emigration wasn’t from a Workhouse. It sounds like you landed on your feet with your English family.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@@sharonbradley9492 "There seems to be a l..."There were 2 Workhouses in Waterford, built/opened under the Poor Law Act 1878, that's a story in itself. The Earl Grey Scheme was responsible for more than 4,000 Irish girls, many orphaned by the Famine, coming to to Australian colonies. Ironically, given their beginnings, the colonial elites were offended by the thought of all these poor and criminal girls from the British Isles and Ireland being sent to their colonies !The girls, however, did well out of the scheme, all volunteers. They were well looked after on their journeys to Australia, given jobs as domestic servants on arrival then most married and started families, far better off than living/dying in the Famine and subsequent poverty in Ireland. A great grandmother of former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, was an Orphan Girl. Unless you are 170 plus years old, your adoption wasn't from a workhouse. It appears you did well in your English family.

[@sharonbradley9492]

@@angusmckenzie9622 who areyou?

[@Strap1205]

This is so beautiful and almost made me cry! It´s so unbelieveable how beautiful and emotional the human voice can be! And the softness of the guitar underlines it perfectly!

[@ldeanturk9979]

Beautiful in every way: voices, singers, scenes, production...

[@TheBadGuy1974]

Stunning voices and beautiful cailíní

[@fosterjp1]

Anon Ymous I think of the Grimm brothers work when I hear these works and I'm glad you are saving these works. Thx

[@donryan6622]

My family came to Australia in 1841 from Ballinasloe

[@stianandreassen5445]

This is simply breathtakingly beautiful and hauntingly heartbreaking. I myself flew to Australia nearly 10 years ago and will never leave, because Australia has provided me with a better life and more opportunities. But I came here on my own volition. "..the crown is sending girls to sea.." - imagine that predicament. We can hear she really wants to go, but she doesn't know what's waiting for her when she gets there.. She's only 16. It's (nearly..) only the Irish who are able to create such astounding beauty, not only for the ears, but the heart, soul and eyes! Although it's sort of comforting knowing that quite a few of them ended up having a good life in Australia, the tone of this song says otherwise.. Once again, a tearful well done to the Irish for yet another piece of soul balm to gently caress my battered self, and albeit for only 5 minutes and 56 seconds, take all my problems away..

[@dorothyjoycassilles1056]

It would have been a very hard life even if it was eventually a good life. They would have worked hard.

[@angusmckenzie9622]

@@dorothyjoycassilles1056 Thery lived. During and post famine, you emigrated or died, Those who got ehre, mainly ast least survived, it's their descendants, like me, who have benefitted most.

[@classixdrummer]

That was all manor of lovely, thank you.

[@jordanortiz2748]

Now I'm a fan, directly from México, of this group. Excellent work; the beauty of the leader vocalist is extraodinary, in addition to the amazing voice. I wish we can have more videos from you, guys

[@heatherwimberly5190]

Thanks!

[@sash2680]

Amazing, tear to my eye.

[@BarryJayHughes]

Really beautiful. Gorgeous song and video. I live just a 2 minute walk from a Workhouse in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan so many sad stories but unfortunately it is part of our history. Brendan has captured the Workhouse story so well - I just love the lyrics of this song.

[@johntwomey6858]

Let's not forget that these workhouses were still active until the mid 1990s,run by nuns, protected by government, and still too this day most of the stolen babies have no birth certificates and no family history of medical needs,my wife was born in these places and the cover up of information of drug trials carried out by UCC and English pharmaceutical companies right up until the 1980s, the dead baby's dumped into cesspits,,,, Ireland's shame

[@BarryJayHughes]

@@johntwomey6858 I know

[@nathanharmon8971]

I demand more music videos! MORE!... especially if they feature Abby Molloy. She has an excellent quality to her voice that compliments her very attractive face pleasantly :)

[@wojciechzby]

The leading vocals is sensational! That's exactly how Australia was populated, and how Ireland and Scotland provided for the crown.

[@191941pilot]

Some of us are of free settler stock. I love both places with equal passion, despite being refused entry to Dublin on one occasion. Spent the night in a cell at Garda Station next Dublin airport. Gave me a little perspective on what its like when the State doesn't like you.

[@wendy5290]

Australia was already populated. Our Aussie history with indigenous people is so sad, arrogant and brutal. All people are deserving of respect & dignity.

[@wojciechzby]

You'e right. The Crown was brutal for both aborigens and the settelers. Peace.

[@crazyd3uces]

There's something so profound and humbling about this, please grow this channel

[@maryfast1968]

I couldn't stop listening and watching the video. It made my heart ache. Beautiful☘💝

[@asymonds]

Made me homesick for Ireland, and I've never even been there!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Well get on that plane. Come visit!!

[@joze838]

I know that feeling well. It's a bit sad but also beautiful, isn't it?

[@brett.taylor]

I can listen to Irish music all day.

[@neptunehugh1573]

This song should be released as an international single. The song and video is beyond magnificent. The homeless in Ireland could benefit from sales if UCD Choral Scholars and composer Brendan Graham agreed. Just an idea.

[@ralphlw]

I’ve shared this with anyone who will listen, and I keep coming back to it. It is one of the most beautiful performances I’ve experienced - deeply moving.

[@Lannikai]

I'm supposed to comment....................................... How many ways can one say, "Astonishing." Staggering. Astounding. Stunning. Nothing short of Amazing. To take a message so horrifying and make it beautiful. I refer to my thesaurus. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful performance. Truly, thank you.

[@yannickbesson1448]

Quelle délicatesse, quelle justesse et quelle douceur dans cette voix.

[@chrissoules5793]

I never get tired of this. Absolutely beautiful performance by these ladies. Abby, just beautiful.

[@joshsabo8661]

She is gorgeous and so is this song

[@matthewclark4155]

Your composer is a master at their craft. Nearly every song is led by another and there is nothing but perfection. Your videographer is amazing as well, not the least each and every one of you amazing Choral Scholars. And yes, the lead singer is equally beautiful in voice and composition.

[@herbieharwell4778]

It has taken many evenings to comment. None of us know the anxieties, hope and fear of being sent away. Through beautiful song, the girls sailed away. It is seldom I feel such intense feelings and admiration, but this song takes me face face with the events resulting from the famine. May Australia have served a good and blessed life to all those children of God. A strong story wonderfully told by the Choral Scholars Dublin. Thank you for posting.

[@Cuchurv]

Just waow ! It's beautiful. You have angel voices. From a french fan.

[@halian9256]

Impulse buy upon seeing it in a Hyperion newsletter some time back. This song became No.1 on my 7-year-old daughter's nightly lullabies playlist (Sleepsong is No.2). Utterly beautiful. Thank you.

[@bambostarla6259]

I am hooked to this channel. Your music is something out of this world. Feels more angelic than earthly😊.

[@brianmolloy9865]

gorgeous singing

[@yibyibyib]

STUNNING. APOLOGIES FOR YET ANOTHER COMMENT ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF THE SINGERS BUT OF THE THREE STOOD TOGETHER AT THE REAR, THE LASSY ON THE RIGHT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CREATURE I HAVE EVER SEEN.

[@matthewpengelly761]

What a song! And what a singer!! Such a pure angelic voice, from a beautiful lass with amazingly expressive eyes. Abby Molloy, you have me on the verge of tears, everytime i listen to this!! You are amazing, i hope to hear you live one day!!

[@jacobpalmer4160]

Beautiful... a true song of actual experiences for way too many girls: orphaned and alone.

[@milago53]

Abby Molloy, wonderful voice....thank you

[@MrDEXXTER2]

UCD Scholars are welcome to visit Australia any time. Such talent.

[@patriciamoore7164]

Invisible scars. Belong to invisible people. You give us a voice. Thank you

[@frederikhyrup2871]

So those invisible scars is now a continent?

[@randomfish18]

The first several times I listened to this song I thought it was just a pretty number the choir sang. Little did I know it referenced actual history. I had only a general knowledge of the Irish potato famine, until I asked myself what Australia had to do with Ireland and until I researched key words in this song (praties, workhouse, Westport, etc.). The results blew my mind! And for all of that part of the Irish story to be captured in a single 5-minute song--sung so beautifully and sweetly--is astounding! Well done, UCD Scholars. Love from Oregon, USA.

[@wojciechzby]

Same here. Respect to all Irish settlers who either died or made it to Australia. When I look at the numbers Australia is more Irish and Scottish than English. Love from Chicago, IL. Éire go Brách.

[@mrbombastic2485]

Just stumbled on this video. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Oh to be young, beautiful and talented...... oh and Irish of course. You all have bright futures ahead. I look forward to hearing more.

[@j.c.thunderfoothardy6669]

This is one of them true WOW moments. Had to check I was still on earth. I hear angels.

[@Alex39099]

really good solo voice - keep it up !

[@herbieharwell4810]

It is impossible to write what I feel. I honestly don't know the desperation of sending my precious daughter away, but this powerful song gives the insight to break my heart. A beautiful and melodic song about a courage and leap of faith few know. Such a profound song and video. My heart goes out to those brave and innocent girls, proud they are clean for an acceptance without will. The most moving musical video I've ever seen. Immense thanks to the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. This video/song will remain a part of me with the fervor which haunts me.

[@camotzin]

Thank you so much for this. My mom died last year and my aunt got Covid and died as well on Apr. 14th. My brother lives in the US... we had been seeing each other for 5 yrs in a row but this year we couldn't because of Covid too. This song fit me do well. Love and light from Mexico.

[@ralphlw]

My grandson and I have become great fans of everything you do (he’s 2 and keeps saying « Another grandpa. »

[@VensoHowlie]

And so my 3rd great grandmother Mary Ann Lally came to Australia. Will make the journey back to Ireland someday.

[@jimlangston7656]

Masterfully performed, sublime perfection. Simply beautiful.

[@CRyan71]

One of the most beautiful pieces on YOU tube. Simply stunning.