Paddy Reilly and Glen Hansard Fields Of Athenry

[@46Ashgrove]

I’m a Dubliner☘️. Yet here I sit at 65 years of age with tears in my eyes listening to this beautiful version

[@marianlenehan9618]

me too ☘️🇮🇪

[@narmandanail8137]

🥰🥰🥰

[@spoopy-gho5t]

god bless you

[@tubemonks]

I am English, my wife is half Irish and I really long to visit old Ireland. I will get there soon, before it's lost forever.

[@Chirpstarable]

@@tubemonkswhere is it going?

[@pooleyred]

I have no connection to this whatsoever, but i find myself coming back time after time.

[@topender5573]

I absolutely love this. We played it at my father’s funeral, he loved the song. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@jennihj]

My grandmother was born in Athenry, it was her favourite song, played at her funeral in Athenry sung by her nephew! Was magical

[@stylebender1818]

It's the strength in our green blood 👊

[@Shefki-uz4cb]

It's the spiritual warmth it offers People relaxed and harmonizing together in homely settings

[@jamesgibson5176]

,the unionist brigade hate this song,they don’t want to understand the truth what the English did to the Irish,,,

[@ilPapadiBoulder]

What is it about the Irish who are blessed with this amazing spirit of music and song? I "speak" music and I listen to music from all corners of the world. I'm not Irish but the Irish take the cake! ❤️

[@6inarow]

It's coming from the heart of our soul. If you attend an Irish wake/funeral , laments and ballads will be the order of the day.

[@LimeTreeFace]

You’re absolutely right. When it comes to music and soul we can not be beaten 🥰😜

[@jerryoshea3116]

Well I think it was experiencing such "Hard Times&Hardship" that provided the inspiration!! ☘️👍

[@scottbrandon6244]

If you go to the Maritime provinces in eastern Canada each house has gifted musicians like this.

[@Rumpelfatz]

Celtic roots...

[@nathankindle282]

I'm an American, born and raised in Texas, but there's something about Irish music that just sings to my soul.

[@conmcgrath7174]

It comes from the heart and sings to the soul.

[@sherp2u1]

You probably have Irish blood in your veins....drink up and enjoy brother.....Slainte......🍻

[@TerenceGallagher-g8s]

Your Irish at heart ..failte.🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸welcome

[@NeilDuffy-fm4nt]

Lost my dear mother tonight, her and my late father loved this song

[@eatwhatthemonkeyseat8161]

Wishing you peace and comfort Neil.

[@pittalcoi3747]

@@eatwhatthemonkeyseat8161wonderfully said.

[@teddyboy252]

God bless

[@margaretdavies6529]

God bless you ❤

[@noraemma6809]

⁠

[@rafalmatysiak77]

I miss Ireland so much....lived there betwen 2005-2017....spent few days with irish fans during euro 2012 ....great People...great Country...Erin go Bragh ! and greetings from Poland

[@leeleef]

Greetings from Galway xx

[@rafalmatysiak77]

@@leeleef beautyful part of Ireland....

[@g.g386]

❤❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👏🏼

[@tomaslane6018]

❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@ENIO_]

​@@leeleefThat Spanish Arc...

[@darrengriffin9842]

Paddy signs this song like nobody else will ever be able to. What a Legend. The respect that Glen shows him in this video is lovely to see.

[@mrsmuggins8167]

Agree,

[@thorsolberg2483]

I was thinking the same. Touching to see the respect Glen and the other younger musicians show for the legend.

[@leeleef]

❤❤

[@thefancullinibrothers1983]

I agree - Mega respect

[@biljanabosnjak5542]

I love Irish people and music 💚☘! Love from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@bobwilson5186]

Two national treasures of Irish music, paying their respects to a third. Thanks for the video, a beautiful moment to share.

[@mkozlinski]

You Irishmen are so damn lucky. You have the best folk music in the world. Timeless and alive. And this tune really rips me apart. I knew it by heart 30 years ago when I thought I can learn to guitar.

[@soldier2297]

Unfortunately the government our flooding our country now with people from the dark continents. We will go the way of the rest of western Europe.

[@spackretired]

Kennen Sie alte deutsche Volkslieder?

[@TheSkoomaHistorySociety007]

Why do germans always just speak German wherever they go? Maybe over synchronised tv? ​@@spackretired

[@spackretired]

@@TheSkoomaHistorySociety007 Weil wir Deutschen eine schöne Sprache haben, die Sprache Goethes und Schillers, die sich nicht hinter dem Englischen zu verstecken hat. Warum sprechen Amerikaner und Briten überall Englisch? Sie können doch ab und zu auch mal Deutsch, Italienisch oder Georgisch sprechen...

[@MrLalalooney]

What I would give to witness that👏

[@EireFirst2024]

STILL THE BEST version of the song, wishing you paddy the very best of health & happiness from us all ❤️

[@eileenjess9238]

Only he can do this song justice,I only wish I could have been there

[@freesovereignsydney9260]

Ireland v Spain in Sopot when we were losing 4-0 with the game almost done, the crowd started up " The Fields of Athenry" and we sang with all our hearts. The passion of Irish signing will change this World.

[@jkbarber62]

Nobody comes near his version.

[@davidpurves1929]

This song was my big cousin funeral 💔 wish that I was with my big cousin kerry in Billy boy my nana grandad my Auntie's in my hero my dad wish I was up there with use all missing use ever single day 💔💔💔💔

[@jarekferenc1149]

@@freesovereignsydney9260 The stadium where the match was played is located in Gdańsk, not in Sopot. These two adjoining cities, together with Gdynia, form the so-called Tricity (Trójmiasto), but they should not be confused.

[@MrIcecolddd]

Reminds me of my grandad, paddy could be his identical twin, bless him. I’m English but love Irish folk music, you fellers really sing from the heart. Love and peace to all in Ireland from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🇮🇪

[@ckbefc]

Scouser here, Irish stock. I’m crying my eyes out every funereal I here this…up the toffees ☘️

[@kathiehenderson1851]

This was at a pub, following the funeral of Pete St. John. So many tributes for one of the best Irish songwriters, EVER. LEGEND💚☘️🇮🇪

[@janetschwartz1790]

Early here in the UK but this rendition of this song is bringing tears to my eyes. I have a bit of Irish in me on my dad's side but my mum was Scottish through and through and when I was told she was days away from dying I was given end of life visitations due to covid restrictions. I played this song for her on my ukulele and it kept her going for another seven months.!

[@brianbyrne3003]

That's really lovely. Special moments with special people. May she rest in peace.

[@janetschwartz1790]

@@brianbyrne3003 thank you , she is now at rest on the Malvern hills but I have some ashes left to do a road trip with her which will involve Scotland and Ireland and also London as bringing our family together has revealed some fascinating history that revealed that we have Viking in the blood line but amazingly also real bona fide Cocknies as well ! What a mix !!!!

[@maxford1249]

@peacelily music is about bringing people together, not dividing them through past conflict. When remembering the fallen, it’s not the place to do it. Janet Schwartz, God bless you and your family.

[@hughbrennan9066]

@Peacelily Forgive me for saying this, but your grasp of Scot's history is lacking. My roots are "green" but due respect to the Scots.

[@marianlenehan9618]

well done you 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamesk1806]

There will never be another Paddy Reilly and that makes me sad.

[@thebuzz2010]

facts

[@eckpolmick5080]

What a great way to remember their deceased friend, singing his song with friends.

[@ltmltm1]

My mom passed away in Athenry so it gives me a heartwarming feeling of sadness. Great video.

[@arrabellawillow7943]

Absolutely Legend God bless the Irish ☘️

[@eyema_pierat8993]

An aussie here descended from Irish catholics sent here in the first fleet in chains. My forebears contributed to building this great country as virtual slaves and came from that great country. I am in here tears as well! God bless!

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️❤️❤️❤️❤️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@eyema_pierat8993]

Yep me too

[@johnnyprice9253]

Legend s singing in a pub nothing better

[@Rebecca-n7n]

How beautiful their voices. American here, descended from Irish who came here in 1700's. This makes me homesick for a land I've never known. My Dad said if you're Irish, Ireland calls you home.

[@dorotheawilliams2489]

I remember singing this song at botany bay many yrs ago as a migrant bairn with my family born n bred in Scotland xx but I carry my wee Irish granny's name with so much pride u wanted that ship to take us home again in the song that was 61 yrs ago I love Australia but my heart is in the highlands and memories of Ireland .. this has touched me deeply watching a tribute to an absolute legend ♥️ god bless you all and thankyou for taking me home ❤️ in this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️

[@RiseOFGlory]

Some people are having great time drinking beer, singing songs, sharing ideas while some idiots are invading another countries, bringing death and destruction. How come? Where does this difference come from? Magnificent 💚 Hope one day I will hop on a plane in Kyiv and get to this bar with this song in my Airpods 😌

[@jerryoshea3116]

Tis true,maybe Mr Vlad Putin has never been taken out on one big massive,Marathon f##king Pub Crawl.. It might change his perspective &put a smile on his face!

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . The 'difference' , Vasyl , is that , more often than not ... small men , in their small bodies that contain their small minds , design the 'self need' to be seen to be much 'bigger' , 'taller' and far-more ' important' than they would otherwise be. So they do what they do ... and millions suffer beyond suffering. They know nothing of simple joys in 'mere' words & music , truth & warmth.

[@guyro3373]

If you read the description of the video, the "people having a great time drinking bear and singing songs" are celebrating the author of the song, after his funeral.

[@ckbefc]

From Liverpool Irish heritage heard this at every funeral I’ve ever been too, will be played at mine. Means so much. Up the Toffees and the Irish 🔵💚

[@esmeraldaoreilly5945]

I’d say 99% of Catholics in Liverpool have Irish blood 👌✨

[@BrianMac617]

Big love from the Boston Irish community. Thank you.

[@davidmarr7570]

Paddy is like wine ...he gets better with age.

[@SarahJB288]

The harmony the punters are doing in the chorus is giving my shivers

[@gunit8315]

Respect from Irish-American

[@PadraigGrimes]

Paddy Reilly, what a singer he was and still is! That is a voice that tells a story, that digs deep into your soul. So lovely to hear this legend still singing so well.

[@Czepi1]

❤

[@Czepi1]

how proud and free spirited can a folk be ? 👉🏼 the Irish 🇮🇪 … Paddy Reilly 🫂

[@Czepi1]

❤

[@niallbourke7963]

Years ago I interviewed Pete St John for a newspaper, I asked him something like 'How to you go about writing a song like 'Athenry?', he replied 'Jasus, if I knew that I'd be knocking them out everyday!' R.I.P Pete x.

[@tdavani]

I am not even Irish, being Persian and enjoy the Persian poetry, I can say Irish truly amazing with their poetry, listening to this in the memory of the time I spent in Ireland. In the memory of many great Irishman that fought injustice, specially BOBBY SAND.

[@modmod392]

It was a privilege to play alongside this legend 😊

[@eastvillage2231]

With pub was this filmed?

[@giorgiomartinico3774]

A living Legend! Paddy! With respect and admiration! ❤

[@samuelfink4799]

If I could hang out with people like this and experience such a magical moment I’d probably go to the bar more often.

[@thatpanamahatlife1497]

Me too......

[@danielueblacker9118]

God Bless Paddy, Glen and the other fine musicians letting Paddy do the lead and not overtaking him.

[@rocker6883]

It’s been so long since we’ve heard from paddy. Glad to see he’s still ready to sing a song or two

[@MightyBright1111]

and his voice is still amazing.

[@lafayette464]

How many memories come to my mind!!!.Nicest people in the world!!!. My BEST wishes from Spain

[@craigferguson9250]

makes me very proud to be Irish, which is interesting, given the fact that I’m Scottish

[@feargach2107]

Practically the same thing.

[@chrismartin259]

I am 84% irish and 12% Scottish and 4% Norwegian and sure it's what's in your heart that matters I love irish music but also traditional Scottish songs

[@evankirk5937]

Paddy is a treasure. What a beautiful voice.

[@mitc0185]

This is men. Legends every one. Peace loving, gentle creatures. To hell with those who hate men.

[@jaylepp]

I am not remotely Irish , however , I keep gravitating back to this , how wonderful, tinged with a hint of sadness , this is how one’s life should be celebrated… Absolute gold ..

[@garethevans9136]

I'M a Welshman married a beautiful Irish lass and living in Australia for 60 years and married to my colleen for 49 years. I love the Welsh music but the Irish take the cake

[@paulmackintosh9964]

Beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL! Totally love the Irish people, love their music and their amazing friendship. Wonderful rendition young man,THANK YOU. Paul🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MenelikTheFirst]

I feel like the pub music session is the most profound and beautiful exemplar of Irish culture. When the craic and laughter of a Dublin evening subsides into a deep, sorrowful, intimate but hopeful communion. I haven’t been at one in a good long while. I hope to before I ever forget the feeling.

[@staffy4389]

Paddy Reilly still has that brilliant voice , legend... Nice one. 👏👏👏👏

[@nflynn123]

Bring a tear to a glass eye. Beautiful. Slainte!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Absolutely incredible!!!! I'm an American but my roots are Irish, and I couldn't be happier after hearing this ❤️❤️🤘🤘

[@BillZad]

This is what's missing in the World, we can get it back, watch and enjoy and Learn about friendships and the Universal Language The Joy of Music!!

[@jdb79jdb79]

I would have paid $100 just to be there and sing with the crowd. But they'd never have it, they'd let me in for free, throw an arm around my shoulders, buy me a pint and sing with me instead. I'm so glad someone caught this on camera and shared it. Thank you!

[@marziabrusa4381]

Che meraviglia la vostra musica ☘️☘️☘️☘️👍👍👍💯💯💯😘Complimenti. ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️BRAVISSIMI ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@royzee28]

What would I have paid to be there that day? Paddy Reilly, Pete St John, Glen Hansard we salute you! Thanks for sharing.

[@sylviamcauley8454]

Makes me cry every time I hear this. Makes me think especially of my lovely dad who was a Donegal man

[@nice06thebeach]

I am french and I love IRLAND ☘️☘️beautiful people very proud. Vive l’IRLANDE 🇮🇪🍺☘️🏉

[@shanemalone7770]

As a kid who grew up in NY and all he wanted to do was follow his grandparents footsteps home to Ireland, this hits home. Every single holiday ends with this version of the song and that will never change

[@shimonrubin6354]

Paddy sang this song thousands of times but this time is one of the most emotional. With all the friends!!!!

[@pavelsfera5236]

I gotta say, I was in Ireland for 3 and a half weeks recently. I traversed the country and been in lots of newspapers and radio interviews as a Bono impersonator. What a wild experience it was. I sang in pubs with local musicians all over. And thinking I understood the Irish that much better. Yes, I did, but nothing like the education I'm reminded that the tunes and singalongs in the pubs are really an extraordinary event if you open yourself up to the power of song. I wish this would happen all over the world. The Dubliners themselves were really an amazing musical force that put the Irish that much farther on the map. RIP members who've passed on. Their contributions to humanity is in every word sung of these tunes through out the world. We have been blessed to have modern technology fall in love with this culture over and over again.

[@dianehargreaves4828]

Lo lie the fields of athernry xx

[@pavelsfera5236]

@@dianehargreaves4828 It is such a beautiful tune, truly.

[@OverIt822]

Your comment about opening up your heart to song hit me right in the feelings. It also made me curious so I checked out your channel. You are a beautiful person inside and out.

[@pavelsfera5236]

@@OverIt822 thank you thank you so much. What a very lovely compliment

[@pavelsfera5236]

@@OverIt822 I don't know who you are, but I am so touched with your compliment. I thank you. Wherever you are in this world, just know, I feel you present and real. Do enjoy your eve. Pavel

[@joe56474]

Wow. Paddy still sounds as great as ever!

[@weltenbummler4x4]

🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮 simply WONDERFUL 🤗 greetings from 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@sixtycoats840]

Paddy still claims the definitive version of The Fields. What a voice!

[@TerryToon17]

Paddy may well have given his most heart felt performance here, the rousing voices of his fellow musicians make this a very memorable performance.

[@simonwhipp3397]

Still my favourite voice ever. Paddy, you are a true master of music and bringer of joy. Big Love.

[@daipoint1502]

I'm a Welsh Rugby fan in love with this song. I've left Lansdowne Road after wins and losses and hearing the Irish crowds sing this moves me every time. There is something about the Bard in Celtic Cultures that still reverberates. I can't explain in scientically. It's just there.

[@RatSpetsnaz]

Thats the most in tune pub ive had the pleasure to hear...❤️💯

[@citymad2mancitymad644]

played this at my Farther's funeral in 2018 gets to me all the time I miss him he was from LOUGHREA COUNTY GALWAY rip dad.

[@FionaOHehir-if9or]

Oh my - how lucky is everyone there listening to Paddy Reilly

[@mik9124]

What better way than to pay respect to the seasoned elders

[@hettdog]

Nice to see a country that has every generation in touch and in love with their past. Or educational system in the USA has made sure we no longer do.

[@fredaster5702]

From the Berbers of great Mountains of Atlas in Morocco...GOD BLESS IRELAND.

[@MrKjc105]

Tears in my eyes as legends fade and will not be replaced a wonderful time and totally effortless god bless to you all

[@adfraggs]

Seminal stuff for anyone who grew up in Ireland in the 1980s, Paddy was singing this song as a backdrop to our lives

[@colintook3357]

The Irish are a beautiful people, a true gift to the world. RIP to your friend.

[@alancloke6970]

I know there is plenty of people able to sing this song but I never heard anyone yet to out do this man and his voice with this song since I was very young to this day I have yet to hear a voice like his

[@gudmundleirvik4833]

I live and work in Svalbard arcipelago, and of all kind of music, we have groupe named "Irsk gruppe Longyearbyen" (translated Irish groupe Longyearbyen) We are at the most 9 members with guitars, violin, keyboard, bass, fluite and accordeon. This membership has given me a new look to Your fantastic musicworld. Your music and songs tuch our hearts, and the greatest of all must be to visit Your country and join You in a place like this video shows us! Greatfully thanks to You!

[@henrikschou8228]

What great respect for the old master. Especially the hushing in the beginning shows all you need to know about the Irish soul

[@romankolczynski2551]

I'm Polish but when I listen to your music... my heart speeds up

[@jimjohns9051]

I love being Irish. Sadness is ok and it makes life better. ❤

[@jbigger4375]

Beautiful, brings tears running down my face as my dad, good rest him loved it,,😢😢😢

[@ianmilburn8742]

What a beautiful rendition. Paddy's version easily my favourite. From one on the shores of Botany Bay

[@johnnyhalf6558]

I'm singing wit him 👍 Outstanding " EVERYONE ! GOD BLESS " FINNIGANS🇺🇸 🇮🇪

[@johnnyhalf6558]

Outstanding 👍🇺🇲☘️🇮🇪✝️ For your great help " ?

[@gustelas]

...god bless the irish ;) best regards from munich / germany

[@antoniojosemartinezsalas6463]

I'm Spanish, I've never visited Ireland, and still I can't keep vibin to this one

[@TheLeiferikson]

listen to Viva La Quita Brigada by Christ Moore

[@antonellacarbone7629]

Bravissimi. Ciao dall' Italia. 🇮🇹💚🇮🇪🍀

[@euanalexander3580]

As a Scotsman, I find this absolutely beautiful. Great job 😊

[@pjburns9165]

Beautiful. This was my grandmother's favorite song. The family embraced and sang it to her during her passing. Thank you

[@bjorncardenas7608]

Genuine music coming from the heart! 🙏♥️So nice to hear one of the Irish legends, well done Paddy!

[@Paulkfrsoldgit]

That’s the kind of wake I want . Only I want to be there to enjoy it!

[@belomolnar2128]

I am a Dubliner too (since j. F. K. ). Paddy with his beautifull voice 🍀 Great Guy. ❤ from Bratislava.

[@kufi1209]

One of the greatest Irish Folk songs and Paddy Raily is a very good interpret.

[@Irishyoutubers]

Go On Paddy you legend 💚☘️

[@brianmahony7919]

This was my dad's favorite song and we sang it at his funeral and i keep coming back to this video since i found it here and not once have i not started crying while listening to it

[@philbrennan1877]

Great to see the LEGEND Paddy Reilly .

[@TeresaBowman-j8y]

I am an Irishman, ❤😢 what a terrific song. Slainte

[@NoCoverCharge]

Traveling to Ireland or 8 days with my friends Irish band playing 8 nights at 8 different bars ..should be a hoot

[@phil4893]

Superb. Glen and Paddy are very talented.

[@johnrowan693]

I’ve been in America for the last 26 yrs and I long for home everyday!

[@petesy03]

Just back from America today and trust me stay where you are, Ireland has become an expensive island, €120 I gave for a tank of diesel and €47 for 3 sandwiches and 2 bowls of soup, €8 for a sandwich in Dublin airport, it wasn’t as expensive in Manhattan!

[@theresaryan6440]

I had the pleasure of meeting Paddy in Kerry a few years back. He was heading towards the jacks and i was heading back from the same. I offered him my hand and thanked him for sharing his talent. He said "I'm often stopped and asked to sign something, I'm very rarely stopped just to be thanked". We spent the next 15 minutes chatting! Thank you again Paddy!