Paddy Reilly - Carrickfergus

[@Rutherglen1969]

One of the greatest renditions I've heard of this great Irish classic song

[@Ms2blackcats]

how true

[@basketballfan5763]

I also like The Clancy Brothers version

[@justinw947]

i would never shut up if i had this mans voice. literally brings tears to my eyes listening to some of his performances.

[@AlanO-m9b]

Yeahp ❤

[@ColmOLoan]

I travelled all the way to north Hollywood to visit my sister I'm from Belfast northern Ireland and went to a bar in Santa Monica and Paddy Reilly was playing, wot a night he only needs a guitar and sometimes not even that, probably the best singer in the history of the world, he was at the bar having a drink on his own and I hadn't the nerve to go up and talk to him something I always regret that was 1979 , magical, thanks Paddy

[@GeorgeMcIlvenny]

The North of Ireland

[@Mt48lp6bfh]

A lovely memory of the lovely P. R..❤

[@JJ-sh4ue]

Give it a rest mate, the country has worse issues now

[@basketballfan5763]

@JJ-sh4uejesus we will always have our memories and heritage(?)….we have problems defo

[@basketballfan5763]

Ahhh the shy Irish❤

[@chee6060]

Nobody sings this like Paddy. God Bless The Irish

[@kellyannejones4651]

My dad loved listening to paddy reiley before he passed away in 2007. I still listen to it on his anniversary every year.

[@jimmurphy3287]

Paddy reilly just screams Ireland, what a voice and a look, he is the man you would see in a corner of any Irish rural pub.

[@kellymcdonald7065]

Hes the only one who sings this with the heartfelt regret and sorrow it should convey.

[@benguiry616]

True that Kelly.

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

Very true 💐

[@nicoloperfido9167]

Jim McCann ???

[@kellymcdonald7065]

There are other songs I prefer Jim McCann to sing. This one goes to Paddy

[@metalmicky764]

The Dubliners do it just as well, but I do like Paddy.

[@gaggymott9159]

No gimmicks, no fancy frills...Singing...pure and simple and note-perfect too...BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

[@beyondnatural9155]

Too many try to improve it. The singer is not supposed to be a philosopher or an operatic tenor. Sung solo at a party, this one always shuts them up. Every man - I can only speak for men - relates to it in very many different personal ways,

[@gaggymott9159]

@@beyondnatural9155 Absolutely correct. It's beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@briancorrigan5746]

he's the best no doubt about it

[@briancorrigan5746]

​@@beyondnatural9155 only Christy moore has done it

[@DanDgl01]

He is the best, in numerous songs. Great voice!

[@evelinekettle1150]

Paddy Reilly's voice so clear and strong. Just pure and heartfelt every song he sings.

[@richardmavin8255]

I can see me dear old Farther sitting in a quiet corner in heaven with his squeeze box singing this 🤗

[@camokabe100]

Aw❤🍀

[@jimduffy1967]

Beautiful thought my friend.

[@iamfantastic.iamgreat3649]

I belive you, Richard. No doubt!

[@Burnleyfc1982]

Same mate

[@noelcarroll9505]

I'm 56 now and have followed paddy for over 40 years...what a voice..pure class 👏

[@daveh6151]

The true master, I listened to Paddy version for over 40 years and nothing can come close

[@dougmacdonald1076]

Man oh man,Paddy Reilly is a rare talent. Absolutely perfect.

[@davehammond8940]

Massive respect to your rendition, well done the irish penny whistle 👏 job 👏 done well

[@GSeward]

It's a shame one can only give one "thumbs up" for this rendition of Carrickfergus.

[@catherineosullivan5985]

This rendition is absolutely beautiful! I cannot listen to any others now - the Boardwalk Empire version is not a patch on it. Paddy's voice is amazing - so clear and strong. This is how this beautiful Irish song should be sang!

[@BrianBoru5523]

John Treacy Egan does a great rendition in an episode of that show. The Wainwright version is quite weak.

[@joenick8557]

I had the pleasure of seeing Paddy perform this song live in the Royal Arms hotel in Omagh in the early 1970s'. He was the support act to the Plattermen showband and and it left an indelible mark on me as it was so beautiful and moving. You've left a fantastic legacy of ballads for which the Irish nation can be rightly proud RIP Paddy and profound thanks Joe

[@Fordmanireland]

Joe Nick paddy isn't dead

[@stephenoneill855]

I'm from Strabane and I remember the Plattermen! Was it Rock Stewart and the Plattermen? What a night that must have been!

[@waxkopp]

@@Fordmanireland True, all I know is that paddy Maloney of the chieftains has died, last year in october.

[@caseycompton7141]

I had the pleasure to see him in a tiny bar in Portland, Oregon, USA. One of the best, ever?

[@maureengillies9495]

So beautiful

[@jimmystagger]

Just visited Belfast and saw the signs for Carrickfergus and this came to mind, brought a tear to my eye even as an American.

[@TheCarlocaroline]

That's sweet! ❤

[@briannolan823]

Got so much respect for this man,when asked who was the best Irish folk singer,he said Luke Kelly.

[@davidbosquette4798]

Im NOT crying, you are. One of the most BEAUTIFUL songs of all time. Jeezz, it got me right in the gut.

[@gaggymott9159]

It's beautiful. My father who was a dyed-in-the-wool Englishman just melted at this man's voice and simple, but STRONG interpretation of Northern Irish/Irish traditional music....Tears? Yes, I've had a few....😔😔😔❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@zaneyron]

One of the finest Irish folk singers of all time.

[@paddykavanagh3742]

for all the Irish who cannot return to Ireland,,god bless you

[@elizabethsantoianni7351]

One of my favorites, if not favorite, Irish song. So beautiful. My parents played all of Paddy Reilly's songs as I was growing up. Such a beautiful singer.

[@waxkopp]

I can only say: Wow, what a voice.😍

[@madampresident6255]

He’s so cute, too! 😍🥰

[@waxkopp]

@@madampresident6255 definitely 😙!

[@colinbenson7068]

My dad frankbenson sang this beautifully....miss you dad❤❤❤

[@curiousaustriantours6962]

What a beautiful interpretation of a great song!

[@robertmason2311]

I know that others have also sung this song, but with the greatest of respect to them, I am only inclined to ever listen to this one, as perfection cannot be improved upon.

[@Suzibird307]

This is one of the prettiest songs ever written. So sad and yet beautiful at the same time. Gives me gooseflesh.

[@patsyod]

What a voice! Absolutely clear and in tune. Forget the guitar, Paddy doesn't need it.

[@cuocujimmy]

What a wonderfull version of this beautifull song - well done Paddy

[@paulsketcher4157]

My Scottish dad worshipped this guy rip to both

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

Paddy is alive and well..

[@allanwilliams9646]

How could anyone not like this song. Cold cold heart!

[@rogergoris4241]

this beautifull song sends shivers down my spine , what a voice !

[@jayjoejeanz]

I always wondered why my dad would listen to this "stuff" Now, many years later I love this "stuff" Thanks for posting :)

[@margaretdavies6529]

I agree his voice is just so true this version makes me cry xx

[@queenb62]

Paddy Reilly carries every song he sings powerfully. One of Ireland's greats

[@Ms2blackcats]

he most certainly does!

[@ThePatricia1934]

A wonderful song especially with Paddy performing

[@jamescoyle1528]

Hiya honey ye it's a beautiful song ❤

[@1viva]

Such a beautiful voice and nostalgic song.😌

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

This is the difinitive version of Carrickfergus, Paddy one of the finest ballad/ folk singers Ireland ever produced So many singers have covered this excellent song but most don't put feeling in to the lyrics and also over do the song and sing it like a piece of opera..

[@beyondnatural9155]

“ This is the difinitive version of Carrickfergus, ” ABSOLUTELY.

[@d.neilmckay7709]

Is that a shot at the Irish Tenors?

[@jeffreysytsma6541]

Jim McCaan?

[@honkytonk2010]

Greetings from Canada just wanted to say This Irish song is so beautiful! and sad and the singer is amazing!!Thank you for sharing

[@josephmcnulty2287]

The man who sings this best , brilliant Paddy .

[@Ms2blackcats]

true. you can listen to a dozen or more singer

[@cpohagan]

As I child I was subjected to this and other (now) classic tunes and hated them. But now they're timeless tunes with meaning and great memories of late dad love you PJ. What a great ballad paddy

[@robertn625]

cpohagan - yup me too

[@grainnekeenan]

cpohagan me too :)

[@plogue78]

Me too

[@maureenmcevoy5982]

Amen 2 that-

[@johngough2958]

What is always amazing is how a few lines sung in a song can capture a whole lifetime of experience. It's why Folk music works so well. And why it resonates more as we get older. Paddy delivers the purest form here.

[@dalymc]

one of my favourite Irish songs.Thx.

[@sonjawhite186]

I'm just going to repeat this because I need to cry, Thanks for the man at the Bandon Convention this afternoon

[@trevormadden4301]

The sound of my lovely old Ireland

[@mauricecrotty8726]

Good man Paddy, this if the definitive version of a great song. Excellent performance.

[@Emmet21982]

Love his voice. So powerful and clear

[@randellcayla]

I love this song .So sad but so beautiful ..I've seen paddy in concert here in st john's a few times .I chatted with him in a local pub & had my picture taken with him , What a wonderful voice!!

[@yveeliza]

Lost one of our beautiful cats, called 'Cloudy' today, so I naturally gravitated to this very sad rendition and although the lyrics are about a human experience I still find it fitting to include and lament the loss of one of our fellow mortals. :( "Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives". ღ

[@emcsull]

I am so sorry, those little furry people accompany us through our lives and love us unconditionally and unquestioning. My old cat Irene is 18, I am dreading the day.

[@SingingTimberwolf]

It's Something You May Say About Your Cat Passing Away, So Sad To Hear That, But I Remember Listening To Carrikfergus On A Drive, I Was Thinking At The Same Time, About A Beloved Pet, Sampson Passed Away On That Drive I Shedded Many Tears! Rest In Peace To The Cat & Sampson (01-03-94--01-14-08) Sampson Lived 14 Years, 11 Days After His Birthday, Such A Sad But Memorable Topic

[@maureenmcevoy5982]

I hear you + cry with you .Peace + Purrs

[@waxkopp]

@@maureenmcevoy5982 Me to...🙀

[@beyondnatural9155]

@@maureenmcevoy5982 I’m glad you wrote that, Maureen. I’ve often wondered if women were stirred the same way as men are. I’m thinking on this wee bit are women also, but couldn’t know.

[@PaulineBradleyPIHG]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung, thankyou, Pauline

[@artsymunoz9614]

Bravo Reilly, bravo! Thanks y gracias , when your voice goes up brings us with you

[@somersetuk525]

Paddy your more than special, god's gift to Ireland.....rip.

[@franko3792]

he is still with us lives in florida

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

Paddy Reilly is now 80 yrs old and is alive and well.

[@charlesking7060]

one of my all-time favorite songs by one of my all-time favorite singers!!😃🎸

[@tanglewoodlad]

A wonderful song coupled with a wonderful voice! What more could you ask for?

[@waxkopp]

More of these gifted people!

[@yugandali]

What a voice!

[@maureengillies9495]

This is wonderful

[@jestalhut]

I agree. I can't think of anyone today who sings like this.

[@stringsman12345]

I met this vocal giant back in the nineteties when we played many festivals over here in Holland. Happy times. I feel blessed having been able to meet and play with my inspiriations that got this dutchy into Irish trad. Many, many heroes. Nowadays I'll be in Kilfy.....playing the backbenches and loving the music and my friends. Good on ya Paddy, Ronnie, Davey, and many - many more. you made me the musician I am today.

[@ronvdlaar6112]

What a stunning rendition! Love it!

[@bmorris78]

stunningly straight to the quick & core. brilliant….

[@musiclover1469]

What a voice tears falling RIP and thank you

[@spiced32]

Fantastic song, I simply love Paddy's voice more than any other (gr8 to see im not the only 1 here too) Spancill Hill etc etc fantastic too, I tip my hat to you good sir

[@kennybrown5607]

Every great song tells a story,,,,,,

[@dmswan3172]

So beautiful and touching!💚🍀💚

[@johndublin776]

Ireland's greatest ever folk singer.

[@NicOliver]

He could sing me the ingredients on a cornflakes packet and I'd be spellbound!

[@knowerzark]

Corn and flakes, right?

[@weenedonpetrol]

This song leaves no where to hide!

[@richardmavin8255]

Such emotions, it must be a cracking place 🤔yes it's definitely on my must go to list

[@mmchenry]

Mellifluous brilliance with just a wee strummer and a powerful voice

[@susangallagher6511]

what a wonderful rendition

[@maryoshea8944]

Wonderful. Listen to Paddy Reilly often! Great Talent!

[@bongo7571]

brilliant voice and beautiful song

[@Sharps.50]

Beautiful Song .

[@evelinekettle1150]

Such a beautiful song ❤

[@annmayo7276]

beautifully ethereal and sung with passion Thank you!

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

💚❤️

[@TONYIRISHPROUD]

IN MEMORY OF BIG TONY GOD BLESS DAD !!!

[@Glasgow1966]

Lovely song memories of all who are gone ❤❤

[@bootsmufc6646]

Just speechless

[@boogieelaine]

beautifull song always makes me cry

[@raymondem2]

John Derbyshire, a columnist for National Review, cited this song as a tribute to the Irish for St. Patricks day. He is from England and immigrated to the US. He has a great deal of respect for free thinking culturalist people. John, unfortuneatly is dying of cancer. I cry every time I hear this song, and hope that my fellow facebook friends will appreciate his great work and contributions. go on-line to check his previous work. Thank you. Daniel Leavy

[@GrissomLovesSara]

oh My God his voice is so fantastic. I wish I knew how to download songs from youtube to my iPod! He's the best singer in the world

[@martinkeenan9237]

Heavenly song despite the undeniable fact that nobody ever wished they were in Carrickfergus. Incredible

[@davidmeaney128]

I seen paddy reilly in Burkes dunlavin 40 years ago he is a legend

[@benguiry616]

Simply wonderful, greetings from Youghal, county Cork.

Ah but I'm sick now my days are numbered Come all me young men and lay me down

[@wadrs]

Brilliant love it thanks for posting

[@johnc485]

It's my Ireland ! Thank You

[@clarenceyork]

Ireland is unique in the world. Everyone loves Ireland. Everyone tries to claim some Irish ancestry no matter how far distant we are..

[@johnc485]

How unique of the " Irishman " in the film Braveheart who made the claim " It's my Ireland " Hope you agree. My folks hailed from Sligo.

[@spooks3175]

my great uncle passed away late december and this was his favourite song especially when my granda sang it because he sounded like him

[@davidbosquette4798]

Condolences and what a beautiful choice. R.I.P

[@elenamercedes]

Really beautiful!! Greetings from Uruguay

[@tmag5309]

Perfect, true beauty.

[@mssmssmssmss]

What a fine voice. Very moving.

[@SuperBobbyboy1]

My father used to sing us to sleep to this beautiful song.

[@karmapeach]

I agree and i miss them all,Liam Clancy,ronnie drew,luke kelly,and now Barney

[@clairemcalinden7566]

Beautiful ❤

[@herbert5491]

What a lovely tune. Never heard it before

[@veryrancid3128]

i love Jim´s version too but you can´t compare these two. this is the way it is supposed to be done but jim is all heart at this song! love these both!

[@allanashton5187]

This song just gives me goosebumps.

[@bikerbp]

great song sung by one of the best

[@martimschwarz5149]

Eine der besten Aufnahmen diese Liedes

[@cedricbeyerh]

He, da hast du recht, diese Version mit Paddy Reilly ist die Beste . Ich habe mit ihm noch eine Version, die finde ich noch besser, ist aber leider nicht mehr für Deutschland verfügbar, da ist noch ein wunderschönes Video dabei.

[@SpookyElectric319]

Fecking bloody grand.

[@DubstepAndCo]

Best singer ever

[@russellbuchanan9258]

Nice one Paddy,great song