Paddy Reilly - Carrickfergus

Paddy Reilly singing Carrickfergus, at Opera House, Cork.
Carrickfergus
I wish I was in Carrickfergus
Only for nights in Ballygrand
I would swim over the deepest ocean
only for nights in Ballygrand.
But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over
and neither have I the wings to fly
I wish I could find me a handsome boatman
To ferry me over to my love and i,
for it's in Kilkenny it is reported on marble stones their as black as ink,
with Gold and Silver I would support her
but I'll sing no more now till I get a drink,
am drunk today and I am seldom sober
a handsome rover from town to town,
ah but am sick now for my day's there numbered,
so come all ye young men and lay me down.

[@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

[@Rutherglen1969]

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

[@Ms2blackcats]

how true

[@justinw947]

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

[@chee6060]

Nobody sings this like Paddy. God Bless The Irish

[@paddykavanagh3742]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@evelinekettle1150]

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

[@GSeward]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@noelcarroll9505]

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

[@kellyannejones4651]

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

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing..?😊

[@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.

[@briannolan823]

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

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?😊

[@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.

[@dougmacdonald1076]

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

[@zaneyron]

One of the finest Irish folk singers of all time.

[@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?

[@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....😔😔😔❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@waxkopp]

I can only say: Wow, what a voice.😍

[@madampresident6255]

He’s so cute, too! 😍🥰

[@waxkopp]

@@madampresident6255 definitely 😙!

[@paulsketcher4157]

My Scottish dad worshipped this guy rip to both

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

Paddy is alive and well..

[@trevormadden4301]

The sound of my lovely old Ireland

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

[@johndublin776]

Ireland's greatest ever folk singer.

[@daveh6151]

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

[@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.

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@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

[@Fordman99.]

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]

@@Fordman99. 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

[@patsyod]

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

[@TONYIRISHPROUD]

IN MEMORY OF BIG TONY GOD BLESS DAD !!!

[@rogergoris4241]

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

[@Suzibird307]

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

[@queenb62]

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

[@Ms2blackcats]

he most certainly does!

[@curiousaustriantours6962]

What a beautiful interpretation of a great song!

[@ThePatricia1934]

A wonderful song especially with Paddy performing

[@jamescoyle1528]

Hiya honey ye it's a beautiful song ❤

[@cuocujimmy]

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

[@jestalhut]

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

[@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.

[@jayjoejeanz]

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

[@kennybrown5607]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@colinbenson7068]

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

[@SpookyElectric319]

Fecking bloody grand.

[@dirtygeeceeate]

RIP Seanathair ❤ 7 years today old boy

[@allanwilliams9646]

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

[@josephmcnulty2287]

The man who sings this best , brilliant Paddy .

[@Ms2blackcats]

true. you can listen to a dozen or more singer

[@Glasgow1966]

Lovely song memories of all who are gone ❤❤

[@musiclover1469]

What a voice tears falling RIP and thank you

[@1viva]

Such a beautiful voice and nostalgic song.😌

[@mauricecrotty8726]

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

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@Sharps.50]

Beautiful Song .

[@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!

[@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-

[@Emmet21982]

Love his voice. So powerful and clear

[@charlesking7060]

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

[@bootsmufc6646]

Just speechless

[@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

[@DubstepAndCo]

Best singer ever

[@paulinebradleysoundinspira6981]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung, thankyou, Pauline

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?

[@sonjawhite186]

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

[@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

[@karmapeach]

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

[@dalymc]

one of my favourite Irish songs.Thx.

[@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.

[@margaretdavies6529]

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

[@richardmavin8255]

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

[@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!!

[@SuperBobbyboy1]

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

[@davidmeaney128]

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

[@csm5040]

This are the country music roots

[@boogieelaine]

beautifull song always makes me cry

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today?😊

[@boldhylandpaddy5288]

Highland Paddy is a proud lrish man when he listen to this song 👍🍀🍀🍀

[@ronvdlaar6112]

What a stunning rendition! Love it!

[@PatrickDexterCello]

Beautiful

[@britshroofing8097]

The best 👌👌👌☝️☝️☝️💯💯

[@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.

[@susangallagher6511]

what a wonderful rendition

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today?😊

[@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

[@bmorris78]

stunningly straight to the quick & core. brilliant….

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@bikerbp]

great song sung by one of the best

[@martinkeenan9237]

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

[@mmchenry]

Mellifluous brilliance with just a wee strummer and a powerful voice

[@michaeldeburca9422]

Oh. Memories Memories. Emotional.

[@tmag5309]

Perfect, true beauty.

[@herbert5491]

What a lovely tune. Never heard it before

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Questa canzone e bellissima!!la tua voce la rende ancora più bella!!!😇😇😅😅😍😍😘😘🤩🎸🎶💎💯💯💯

[@Hemulen40]

Go braith , paddy !

[@bongo7571]

brilliant voice and beautiful song

[@maryoshea8944]

Wonderful. Listen to Paddy Reilly often! Great Talent!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today?😊

[@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.

[@mssmssmssmss]

What a fine voice. Very moving.

[@hgreen7591]

Rip my Gan Gan first man to break my heart little did I know you wouldn’t be the last hope you and Andrew are looking after eachother up there 💔

[@junelarkins6710]

great song and singer love it x

[@rosecollins8426]

June Larkins was

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Una bellissima voce!!! Emozionante!!!😕😀😅😍😘🎸🎶🎶🎶💎💎💎💎🌟💋

[@annmayo7276]

beautifully ethereal and sung with passion Thank you!

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

💚❤️

[@susanodea1837]

Absolutely love this song

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?😊