American Reacts to Jim McCann and The Dubliners - Grace

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In this video I react to Jim McCann and The Dubliners singing the song Grace. An Irish song about the marriage of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett just hours before his execution at Kilmainham Jail in 1916. This was both sad and beautiful at the same time. I'll be thinking about this song for quite a while.
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[@Anglo-Saxon-Patriot]

I am an Englishman and there is no time when I am not ashamed of the role we played in the misery of the Irish people. It is something the English need desperately to address and make reparations for. I am 65 now and suffer from emphysema, so will take my nations shame to my grave. God bless the Irish and their courage to stand up to tyranny and greed.

[@deirdresheridan5137]

I love that you are aware and interested in history, don't be ashamed on another's behalf. Let's all work together for healing in this world.

[@user-ne1ei1ox6r]

Once you recognise, speak, and don't participate in the whitewashing, there is no reason for you to share in the shame. Much love neighbour. And thanks for your words 💚

[@gridone769]

God bless you, sir, and thank you for acknowledging our history 🙏.

[@laurarossney4301]

Thank you sir. Your awareness helps and heals. Irish woman 🇮🇪

[@withcoffey]

That's lovely of you. Although no reparations needed, its acknowledgement and general education of it would be excellent and so healing.x Wish you well with your health especially. Breathe well. 🙏

[@irishlebvet]

Joseph Mary Plunkett was one of the seven (7) signatures of our Proclamation in 1916, after our Rising in 1916 against the British. My Great Grand Uncle was Seán Mac Diarmada, also one of the seven signatories of the Proclamation in 1916. He too was assassinate in Kilmainham Jail in May 1916. This song has always brought up emotions of the thumb of British Rule against the Irish for eight (8) Hundred years. May God Bless the Leaders of 1916 and all who took part in the "Rising" My name is Micheál Mac Diarmada, a retired Irish soldier as was my Dad, Saoirse Mad Diarmada and My Grandad Micheál Mac Diarmada. Beannacht Dé leat Éire.

[@deegallagher7998]

Seán was my 3rd cousin! My father is from Kiltyclogher, his homeland! You know Seán was the brains behind the Rising?! 😉💚🍀

[@jimbo1706]

I was born and christened ar sraid Sean mac Diarmuda I mBaile atha Cliath, a chara, a fact I am ever proud of ❤

[@joandriver5364]

❤

[@duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039]

We are all very proud of our heroes, tous, they will never die..but remain strong in our hearts. T.a.l.

[@duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039]

Grace was an old woman when I was born, the pride I feel for all those who gave their lives for something so precious..our country..will never be forgotten..

[@saundersdachicken6197]

I was walking along the boardwalk in Tampa, Florida when passing an African American guy busking with his guitar. He and I said hello and hot chatting. By my strong Dublin accent he could tell I was front Ireland. He said he knew an Irish song so I assumed it was a popular song. He said it was this song, Grace. He started singing it word for word in a soft beautiful voice. Gave me goosebumps.

[@kimmccann6939]

Im so glad you didnt interrupt that song..GRACE is the holy grail of irish ballads..

[@maggiehagan9339]

Was thinking that myself Oh please don’t Interrupt this Song💔☘️🇮🇪

[@martinamassey5379]

Beautiful song, and yes, it is a true sad love story 😢

[@eileenpritchard9154]

​@@martinamassey5379 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@easyrigs]

Yeah, appreciated that too. Fair play.

[@NickOToole-jb6dm]

Jim Mc Cann and the Dubliners perform the best version of this wonderful Ballad RIP Jim Mc Cann

[@thequietman760]

My father passed away last month in Dublin and we had a piper play this as we carried him into the church. Sleep well Da 🇮🇪 Tiochfaidh ar la 🇮🇪☘️

[@reactingtomyroots]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a Dad. This seems like a good song choice for an Irish Father. I hope you're doing well.

[@gallowglass2630]

Great way to send him off sorry to hear that Ar Dheis go dti an anam

[@Kevc00]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

[@danielbracken2897]

God bless you and your family tiochfaidh ar la

[@wiccanmoon0001]

I’m so sorry for your loss. This is probably one of my favourite Irish ballads. I can only imagine how powerful it must have been in the church for your dad. ❤

[@donalmooney4695]

If you're Irish, no matter where you live or how old you get, you'll always cry and love at the same time

[@laurielovett8849]

Nonsence we Irish are just like everybody else. Not a Superior race,that's the way Hitler went mad.

[@deanc8597]

Am northern irish

[@donalmooney4695]

@@deanc8597 My comment says If you're Irish, no matter where you live

[@koldoascunce2706]

I'm not Irish but I'm married one and I live in Ireland and my heart is broken 💔

[@donalmooney4695]

@@koldoascunce2706 Respect to you❤

[@michellemckenna2659]

Check out the history between the Irish and the Choctaw Native Indians ... unbelievable 😢💚🤍🧡

[@Raggman42]

Nothing is forgotten as regards our friends and families in the American Native Indians tride choctaws these people even though they were going there own hard times none more finer go raibh maith agat as do thacaíocht agus cairdeas níl aon rud dearmadta

[@mauraorourke9849]

​@@Raggman42yes poor as they were they were ready to share. Their generosity to IrelandI during the famine will never be forgotten. God bless them always❤

[@MrWalsher100]

There was no famine it was genocide the English took all our food and took all the food been imported in to the country, countless people arnt going to die just because you can't grown a few potatos plenty other types of food if it isn't taking from your children's mouths do a Google check on it

[@barrydouglas6276]

I was unaware so I took up your suggestion - I found it deeply moving though I have only tipped my proverbial toe in the water. It sincerely made me wonder why History in schools is almost exclusively about disagreements and war (and sometimes respite because of cost). Why do we undervalue the many unexpected friendships that have often occurred? Thank You very dearly for expanding my understanding.

[@Fearrbocht]

And "someone" has now said the money the sent over was from slave trading, and the memorial to the donation in Cork they wanted removed.....🤦 .... I don't think they brought slaves with them on the Trail of tears some 15-16 years earlier... Woke indeed..

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Rip Jim mc Cann such a beautiful voice.Respect to you sir for not interrupting as it was playing such a sad but very powerful song. 🙏

[@diarmuidmckeown869]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jim a short time before he died. He explained that he was a great disappointment to his family as he gave up his opportunity of becoming a doctor by opting out of medical school to dedicate his life to folk music. His version of grace is by far the most beautiful rendition that anyone has produced to date. It has recently been butchered by the likes of Rod Stewart who could never possibly sing the song with passion and empathy of a true Irish folk artist as Jim McCann.

[@derrickmurphy9859]

@diarmuidmckeown869 nice story, ah jim was great a teally beautiful singer thanks for your story.i do have to say that Tommy Byrne sang it well too.

[@maureenurquhart]

@@diarmuidmckeown869Totally agree with you Rod Stewart really kills Jim was definitely the best at singing Grace Erin Go Braugh Tal Rip Jim ❤❤❤

[@McCRBen]

We travelled from Australia to Ireland in April and visited the Plunkett family grave in Glasnevin. We sing this song in Brisbane.

[@michellemckenna2659]

💚🤍🧡

[@youngbloodhtd4life485]

All my family are buried in Glasnavin and I will be two one day 💚🤍🧡

[@martinaplunkett6593]

Thanks 🙏

[@jackbonnin]

My family are also buried in Glasnevin....and when I go to Dublin I'd like to see the Plunkett family's grave

[@rocky7173]

Sending you love and STRENGTH from IRELAND 🙋🙏🕯

[@Seanadun]

I'm irish, and even though I know this song well, it still makes me cry. Irish history is so rich.enjoy it

[@brendamuirhead483]

Same..I’m Scottish but the tears are tripping me listening to this…every time….

[@eileenpritchard9154]

​@@brendamuirhead483 Same here I am WELSH brought TEARS, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.

[@ciaranmccusker8809]

Im from dublin Ireland live in ballymun we had the 7 block of flats 14 story i lived in Plunkett tower named after the great man

[@amandadalton2537]

Been Irish this song hits hard...our Irish history is so amazing...🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@markaxworthy2508]

Some of it is even true!

[@Whightwabbit]

Éirinn go Brách.

[@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies]

Our nation is going to dags over the rotten migrant yokes and EU trying to destroy our hartiage and culture with these vrapugeees. The kalgari plan agenda in full swing. Ireland for the Irish Tál 🇮🇪 ⚓

[@evepick]

@@markaxworthy2508 It is all true

[@masterofnone520]

@@evepick All of it!

[@mickcrispin2703]

I'm so proud of my great grandfather James O'brien who fought for Irish liberty in Dublin in 1916. God bless

[@markaxworthy2508]

Are you proud of the tens of thousands of Irish volunteers serving at that very moment against Germany on the Western Front?

[@mickcrispin2703]

@@markaxworthy2508I'm proud of all Irish people as we should all be, however my comment was about this song and the debt of gratitude we owe to the people who fought and died for Irish freedom from our own tyrannical overlords

[@markaxworthy2508]

@@mickcrispin2703 Fair comment. Thanks.

[@laurielovett8849]

You are aware that they surrendered after only a few days. I'm very proud of my ,5 uncles who fought in the Great War. I still consider myself British and hold a British passport British and proud of it.

[@mickcrispin2703]

@@laurielovett8849I take and understand your point of view and respect it. Whether they surrendered after days or years doesn't matter. As I have commented before, I'm proud of all Irish men who fought for what they believe in as I too had people who fought in the great war, also as I said before I was commenting on this song and what it means to me

[@paulryan147]

This is our history. I am Irish. We do not forget our history. I cannot explain 800+ Of our shared history with England/Britain. I would like to think we are friends now but the history will never be repeated. There is soul, there is truth in our music. Please come visit someday.

[@sarahmurphy9361]

Cork city girl here we were brought up listening to the furys, Wolfe tones, the dubliners, Frances Black, Mary Black, haunting songs that'll stay with us forever ❤️

[@bethlehem7217]

Irish people are loved all around the world. Even in the Basque Country., North of Spain and South France.

[@creekyknee]

I'm just back from San Sebastien, San Jean Pied De Port and that region. The people there are so like the Irish, there has to be a link.

[@davidclarke8750]

They say that's were we Irish come from

[@juliewhelan7743]

Northern Spain is where we originated from

[@sharonm1990]

​@@creekykneewatch blood of the Irish.. our strongest dna link.

[@creekyknee]

@@sharonm1990 Thanks for that recommendation. I've just watched it. Isn't science great, we can all speculate but Science doesn't lie. I have friends from Connemara who are the spitting image of the waitor's that served me in San Sebastien. They could have been brothers, their looks, their mannerisms, their attitude, I would say that they were so Irish, but they probably would say that they were so Basque-like. It makes so much sense now.

[@ashdrive]

I've just come back to England after seeing a friend and her family in Ireland....what a magical Isle, its not my first time in Ireland, but every trip I have there, I return fulfilled with charm, music and laughter

[@sophiemaya3153]

It is an incredible island. I fell in love with it. Thank goodness Dublin is only a 45 min flight away.

[@thomascannan1033]

As an immensely proud Irish-American, Grace is one of my dearest songs, taught it to my children (My daughter's middle name is Grace) as toddlers. Together as a family we traveled to Ireland and Northern Ireland and learned and walked the grounds of the GPO and Kilmainham Goal, me as a grand-child and namesake for a 1916 Uprising Survivor and my children, my son is also a namesake of his great grandfather. Fast forward to 2016 my son a Sgt. in the United States Marines Corps attended the 100th Anniversary celebration of the uprising as a member of then Vice-President Biden's security detail, walking the street toting a gun just like his Great Grandfather that day in 2016. I still get chills when I hear this song and yes I do tear up.

[@Dilydaydream1]

Wow thats full circle right there.

[@jessgunn6639]

THE SALMON WILL ALWAYS FIND IT`S WAY HOME, IT`S IN THE DNA

[@michellehealy6346]

❤❤❤

[@xragdoll5662]

Oh geez. You Americans are so dramatic 🙄

[@jessgunn6639]

and you my dear sound like an obnoxious teenager!🤣@@xragdoll5662

[@dermotbyrne2752]

Thank you for not interrupting this Classic Irish ballad. One of our greatest ballads

[@default3252]

The kind of stuff you react to is so much more interesting than any other "American reacts to UK/Ireland" reactor

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@Lizthinksaloud]

It has been a while since I heard this song. It breaks my heart to hear it again as it did the first time. That time in Irish history was tragic and harsh. It's Irish folk music. I love it.

[@deirdrevaughan5078]

Such a heart wrenching story…….

[@eileenpritchard9154]

​@@deirdrevaughan5078 ABSOLUTELY. 😢😢😢😢

[@annedonnellan6876]

I see His blood upon the rose And in the starv, the glory of His eyes His body gleams amid eternal snows His tears fall from the skies J M Plunkett

[@fsimpson216]

I see his blood upon the rose And in the stars the glory of his eyes, His body gleams amid eternal snows, His tears fall from the skies. I see his face in every flower; The thunder and the singing of the birds Are but his voice-and carven by his power Rocks are his written words. All pathways by his feet are worn, His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea, His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn, His cross is every tree.

[@che71che]

The Dubliners Fields of Athenry is also a classic

[@andygeorgiou2846]

That was beautiful 😢 im greek Cypriot born raised UK and i felt that one !!!

[@marylawlor4456]

Every Irish person, on every continent knows this song and will aways sing along❤

[@Glenfern]

Jim is an Irish treasure and we're so proud of him... I used to serve him drinks on a Monday night at The Old Shieling, Raheny. He was a brilliant singer then and he's still got it. The Dubliners are a huge favourite for all Irish lovers of ballads...❤🇮🇪💚🙏

[@roisinkillen4918]

I'm a celtic fan (that's a football team in Glasgow, Scotland) and celtic fans regularly sing this song at football games. It's an odd song to hear from the crowd because it's so sad, but it's always sung beautiful. Grace and The fields of athenry are both beautiful and sad irish song that are sung at football games by celtic fans. There is something really powerful and emotional about hearing 60thousand people singing them, I highly recommend you check them out. (Note: celtic are a Scottish team but they have Irish root. They were founded by an Irish priest to help feed the growing Irish community that emigrated to Scotland)

[@ruairiodonohoe2533]

You should hear the fields of Athenry in teh Irish Rugby

[@janettedavis6627]

Similar to Australian football It has Irish roots.

[@MetalMonkey]

I'm an Irish Liverpool fan (and Celtic-ish) I always want Celtic to win but my main focus is Liverpool. I haven't got Sky or any other sports channels because they're unbelievably over priced and i refuse to pay that much. Liverpool and Celtic have a lot in common and me being Irish just adds to that connection, YNWA, Fields of Athenry/Anfield Road, Grace

[@maureennewman905]

Hibernian in Edinburgh was founded by Irish priest too, this club proceeded Celtic

[@jefferysweaty6028]

I watched Celtic a few years back and the fans sung Boys of the Old Brigade, that was fantastic, everyone was giving it stacks

[@chloeswift652]

we are proud being Irish guys xxxxx

[@fionacullinan8212]

Jim McCann was a folk singer in Ireland. He had a beautiful voice and could convey the depth of feeling in a song. You might want to listen to The Green Fields of France by the Furey Brothers and Davy Arthur. Best anti-war song I have ever heard. ☘️🇮🇪

[@TimeyWimeyLimey]

The folk singing of The Dubliners is legendary. The Easter Rising of 1916 put down by the British Army is something important to look into. The Rising and the executions that followed were the catalyst for most of Ireland to regain it's independence from Britain six years later.

[@marycarver1542]

Dont overlook the fact that Northern Ireland wished to remain British, and it is to this day!

[@kenshields7922]

stop taking your funny medication 😂@@marycarver1542

[@sockjuice8795]

​@@marycarver1542what has that got to do with this video.

[@TheWanderingIrishman]

It was the catalyst for sure, but the civil war was what won our independence.

[@corkboy4523]

@@marycarver1542until a border poll

[@irish_pixiexxpam2811]

100%irish born & proud. This hits hard. May God rest all of our patriots, hunger striker's & all those wrongly convicted & the family's ripped apart for our independence 🇮🇪 ❤

[@ciaransmiley1]

Love this Rod Stewart also sings a beautiful version of Grace live😢💚🇮🇪

[@graemebutler8939]

Being from the loyalist community i love the words to this song real nice song

[@MrBagpipes]

That is magnanimous of you. 👍

[@easyrigs]

Fair play.

[@johnoreilly501]

I got freinds from belfast and we both songs sang our songs and never no problem that is the way it should be

[@graemebutler8939]

@johnoreilly501 thats the way I should be both sides celebrating their own and friends for live

[@Rayk76]

Well said Greame

[@76ludlow]

Thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song about Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett. The late Jim McCann had great fondness for this song and he did a lot of personal research into the story of Grace and Joseph. although this song was actually written in 1985 by Frank and Seán O'Meara. By far the best known version of the song is that of Jim McCann's, sung either as a solo artist or through his long association with The Dubliners. Jim McCann performed sporadically as a member of the Dubliners. Primarily his stint with The Dubliners was from 1974 until 1979, and he later appeared with them in their 2002 reunion and their 50th anniversary tour in 2012. I would say that Jim was also more widely known as a solo folk artist who performed all over Ireland and across Europe too. Sadly his career was brought to a premature close by the onset of throat cancer and then surgery which took away his amazing voice. He passed away in March 2015 at 70 years old. It is not widely known that the late Grace Plunkett, the subject of this beautiful Irish ballad, was herself also incarcerated in Kilmainham Gaol, though her gaolers were the forces of the Irish Free State who took over from the British at the signing of the Treaty. Grace took the republican side in the following civil war and thus found herself imprisoned at Kilmainham just a short distance from her executed husband's cell. Today, Kilmainham Gaol is a museum open to visitors who can view the cells in which these irish patriots were confined. Grace Plunkett was a very talented artist and she left behind a beautiful artwork which clearly identifies her cell to this day. The picture can only be viewed through a peep hole as the door is kept locked shut to prevent Grace's artwork from being damaged by exposure to the breath of fascinated visitors.

[@korvidai556]

I genuinely appreciate you listening to the entire song right through. Not stopping at times to talk through it.

[@kellydev]

One of the best love songs ever written , Jim McCann was a solo artist ,sadly he passed away , he was a guest of the Dubliners when he sang this ,but Grace was a huge hit for Jim here in Ireland , him and the beautiful ballad Grace is & always will be loved here in Ireland 💚

[@moominpic]

Wasn't he lead singer for a while when Ronnie took some time off?

[@diarmuidmckeown869]

@@moominpic He was indeed a temporary member of The Dubliners. I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with him back at his hotel after a concert in Cardiff not long before he passed away. On the walk back from the gig to the hotel, he explained that he came from a family of medics and that his parents were greatly disappointed when he decided to drop out of medical school to follow his dream of pursuing a career in folk music. He never regretted his choice and his version of Grace is without doubt the best I have ever heard.

[@moominpic]

@@diarmuidmckeown869 Thank you Diarmuid. Lovely story.

[@johnconlon2207]

And 6 years later the English soldiers marched out for the last time after over 7 centuries. The rebellion failed utterly but the executions were the first nail in the coffin of the British Empire.

[@garymartin9921]

not dead yet ...6 counties of ireland

[@julie-annquayle3877]

And 6 Counties are still occupied by the British to this day.

[@gallowglass2630]

Jim McCann was a solo singer for most of his career,i think he was part of the dubliners for short period in the 70s and he rejoined them in 2002 for a tour .In 2015 he died of throat cancer sadly

[@eileengibson1874]

That was so beautiful and so sad. I cried listening to this and i am Irish. Those brave men and women who willingly gave their lives to free Ireland from english oppression were heroes ❤

[@jasonlogan8048]

Love listening to this song and listening to people talking about Irish history God bless you all

[@leeleef]

Unless you know our true Irish history and how the Irish were persecuted by the crown, you may never know what this song actually means. 😢 These men fought so hard to Free our land. ❤ Grace will always be our Heroine and our very own suffragette, along with Maud xxx

[@lauramcnamee1510]

This has always been one of my favourite rebel songs. I don't think there is an Irish bar anywhere in the world were this song is not sang. It's sad but beautiful ❤️❤️

[@imeldamullins6618]

A love song ❤

[@marygarnham764]

You’ve said it all Steve.I’ve never heard it before and it was so lovely.But unlike you I did shed A tear or two!

[@CatherineKitty480]

Wow very powerful so much emotion especially knowing that it's a true story. Tears were flowing 😢 Amazing

[@Michael-bf1dt]

Hi Kitty how are you. I agree with you, this is a very emotional song 🎵. It is also very sad and poignant. I wish you a great week ☀️👍😊 Michael

[@amhur7755]

You might give "the foggy dew" also. The Sinéad Ó Connor version will give you goose pimples. Grace brings tears every time.

[@amhur7755]

@@davidkelly7559 was shocked and very sad when we in Ireland learned that Sinéad died. Many tears shed for the warrior that was so misunderstood. Hope you get a chance to hear her rendition of the foggy dew, and anything else you can that was sung by her voice. Stay well, stay safe. X

[@owenoneill5955]

If you want to hear possibly the greatest anti war song ever written check out ''The green fields of France'' sung by the Irish family band the Fureys and written by Eric Bogle, a Scotsman.

[@heffo67]

Oh indeed. It is a wonderful protest/anti-war song. It really highlights the futilities of most conflicts and it is a really beautiful song.

[@spike6643]

It's actually called 'No man's land.' Eric wrote 'The band played waltzing Matilda' too. Brilliantly covered by the Pogues. By the way, the Fureys are way better than Eric at singing it. Go on Finbar!

[@verali164]

The fureys and davy Arthur were brilliant, you cant beat a good old irish song.

[@johnroche7541]

Well obviously Irish people know this beautiful ballad so well. I will do my best to give a brief synopsis about the backstory. Jim McCan is not the singer with the Dubliners but made a guest appearance with the band several times. Jim McCan did not write the song. Joseph Plunkett was an Irish patriot who signed the "Proclamation" which is a document revered in the Republic of Ireland just like the "Declaration of Independence" and "Gettysburg Address" is revered by Americans. Joseph Plunkett took part in the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin against British rule. This is a pivotal event in Irish history and the Irishmen and women who took part in this armed insurrection against British rule are held in high esteem just like Americans have for the defenders of the Alamo. The GPO which is mentioned in the song is the General Post Office in Dublin which was taken over by the Irish rebels and used as the HQ of the insurrection. Padraig in the song is Padraig Pearce the rebel leader who read the "Proclamation" outside the GPO. He was also a signatory of the "Proclamation" and he too was executed by the British. His brother Willie was also executed for simply being the brother of Padraig. Another Irish patriot executed by the British was Major John McBride. He was second in command of the Irish Brigade during the Boer War. His wife was Maud Gonne the famous Irish socialite who was an inspiration for a lot of W.B. Yeats poetry. Major John McBrides son would be a future President of Ireland. Joseph Plunkett and Grace were childhood sweethearts and got married in Kilmainham Jail. Grace would be a young wife and widow in quick succession. Rod Stewart first heard this song sung by Glasgow Celtic supporters. He does a cover of this song which he calls the "saddest love song ever written".

[@sarahmurphy9361]

I'm from cork city still living here people used to finish work on a Friday end of the week go out to our local pub that night sing these songs into the night get up on Saturday abit hungover do the same thíng that night or Sunday night this was in the 80s and 90s we would síng along with whoever was performing we'd have a great craic that's how we lived

[@paulkitching1623]

The Dubliners have been going for a very long time. We’ll over 50 years I’d guess and the lineup has changed over the years. Some of their humorous stuff like ‘seven drunken nights’ and ‘a pub with no beer’ are great.

[@gallowglass2630]

Nearly all of them are gone now i think only the fiddler is still alive

[@nigelleyland166]

@@gallowglass2630 Corredt, of all in the line up only Jhon is still with us.

[@samuelmcgovern]

Love to see Steve react to Seven Drunken Nights!

[@trashlag]

​@@gallowglass2630 Sean Cannon is also alive, being the last member of the Dubliners to have toured with Luke Kelly. Paddy Reilly is alive, as well, but he's known less as a Dubliner and more as simply Paddy Reilly, the one and only.

[@mauraorourke9849]

​@@gallowglass2630yes & what a fiddler he is. John Sheehan. Brilliant & a lovely person

[@peterflute2817]

Dubliners and all the musicians are legends 🙌 👏 ❤up limerick up Ireland 🇮🇪

[@magsboyle1321]

Love your reaction and reverence for this ballad. Sad history.

[@heffo67]

I adore sad folk songs. 'Grace' is one of the greats,

[@annied9864]

It brings tears every time bawling like a baby God Bless Ireland 💚🤍💛🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪💛🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@cjc201]

Beautiful Song that tells the story of the uprising for independence. You should listen to Foggy dew aswell.

[@heffo67]

Foggy Dew is a superb song

[@veronicamacgreevy6532]

They got to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in their wedding mass which was even more important as devote Catholics Grace was a great artist and continued to work for Irish freedom. You can see her cell if you visit Kilmainham Goal where they called her by her single name but she etched her married name on the door. Also a magnificent painting on her cell wall of Our Lady. Their love of God was the blood on the rose

[@colinclarke4189]

Grace is a beautiful Ballad written by Frank and Sean OMeara. Written to tell the story of Joseph Mary Plunkett and his marriage to Grace Gifford the day before his execution for his involvement in the 1916 Easter rebellion against the British rule of Ireland. This along with the execution of James Connolly, who was dying from his wounds and had to be tied to a chair to be executed and the execution of Willie Pearse brother of Padraig led to a lot of people siding with the republicans.

[@dee3176]

I named my daughter after her. What a brave woman!

[@derekstynes9631]

We call it Traditional Music in Ireland and Listen to a song called The Green Fields of France and it will never be forgotten after You Hear it . Keep Enjoying Your Heritage Sir .

[@Chalky29]

Amazing hearing a full Celtic park stadium sing this during a football match. On KZbin somewhere. Goosebumps

[@jameshyslop1170]

Good listening to you very powerful song great words great singer

[@CW1971]

I love the Dubliners and Irish folk music as a whole, my dad (even though he was Scottish 🤷‍♀️) was a huge fan, always played it at his boxing day parties when he was super drunk, he did some impressive jigs that often ended in a fight 😂 good times

[@eddyflanagan8867]

Rod Stewart does a brilliant job on this song 😊😊😊😊

[@therightfoot81]

Thats our Ireland for you. There are many similar songs hanging about. I was privileged to perform with Jim McCann at one stage of my life and what a gent.

[@grahamhodder6243]

Thank you so much for your reaction video. And thank you for letting the song play from start to finish without interrupting this incredibly sad and moving song.

[@werewolf5674]

You can not listen to this song and not feel the pain.☘️🇮🇪💚

[@bowensgarageross-on-wye6133]

You should watch more from this show & check out Luke Kelly who was one of the founders of The Dubliners, had an incredible voice.

[@mr_coccybio1433]

The great Rod Stewart ,does a wonderful rendition of Grace. It is a beautiful song of patriotism and love. It was written by a couple of brothers sorry!I can't remember their names right now.

[@twilightdisco1]

Yep written by Frank & Sean O'Meara

[@normanmiller]

Hi, thanks for your review and respect of this song. As someone else has ststed, this is the holy grail of Irish Ballads. Anyhoo, FYI. I grabbed this from Wikipaedia, a better way to describe it than I could offer. The Irish ballad "Grace", written by Seán and Frank O'Meara, is a monologue of Plunkett expressing his love to Grace and his love for the cause of Irish independence in the small hours before his execution. The ballad has been notably covered by Jim McCann.

[@biggiesmalls3096]

This will be always be a certified hood classic 🇮🇪

[@Paul_W.E_Ingham]

The Dubliners are one of the best known Irish Folk/Traditional bands,from the 1960s onwards. Also check out "the Chieftains", "Horslips" and "Planxty" for more Irish traditional music.

[@norabyrne8665]

Such a beautiful song. Joseph Mary Plummer married Grace in Kikmainham Jail. So sad😢. Thank you for playing it.

[@irenemohan]

Joseph Mary PLUNKETT

[@robmcdonald7074]

Glad you enjoyed the song, its absolutely beautiful, whilst also tragedly sad. The "fields of athenry" is also an amazing song or "back home in derry" springs to mind. Just like "grace" its good to examine the story behind each song which helps you appreciate it all the more. Thanks for the video.

[@sheionafinn5138]

Jim sang that song so beautifully no one comes close!!! Rod Stewart says its the most beautiful song ever written!! RIP Jim. Much love from Ireland ❤❤💪💪🇮🇪☘

[@joanlenahan2078]

Listen to our young busker Allie sherlock sing it. Very beautiful also even tho sung by young girl☘️👋

[@Chromosome999]

My sister sings this song beautifully ❤ I’m from Ireland I love this song so much it pulls my heart stings alot, our poor auld grandfathers and their fathers gave up so much for us!but they never never NEVER gave up the good fight for freedom for the next generation NEVER!!!! We need more like those great people in the world! major sacrifices were made in the name of freedom may we never forget it! and say what ya want about the Irish we do not forget our history our past it lives in us it is in our dna! I’m 38 years old my father grew poor af they grew up in that horrific class system the English put in place so we go never rise stay poor and not have opportunities in life BUT by god did we rise the Irish can do anything together don’t ever doubt and so can all people if they would just do the same you can not kill the spirit of an Irish man or women because there is nothing above the love we have for Ireland nothing! we took on the biggest empire in the world the biggest most ruthless army on earth, poor old little old poverty stricken Ireland with a it’s beautiful kind loving people, took on the great British empire and guess what folks WE WON WE F**Kin WON and we won because of the people they sing about in this song ❤ The Irish are special and you should look at us because we will always show the world why we are the fighting Irish! we are are a people full of the light! follow us world ❤❤❤❤❤❤WE WON

[@coletteryan6450]

Hello Steve, just came across you by chance Automatically I said this guy has irish in his blood as most people from another country wouldn't have got the story of this song. If you ever come to Ireland give us all a chance to show you the irish singing places You look so emotional involed in that song but there are hundreds more that will take your breath away So sat as every irish man sits when our ballet's are sung in other countries around the world. I take my hat of to you for your respect to our Irish history 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@marycarver1542]

I am English, but have southern Irish friends! I love the pub culture there, never an evening without songs erupting !

[@grumpyoldgirl8582]

😭😭😭 Every time I hear it. Such an emotional & beautiful song.

[@Bdoc76]

This song is possibly the most defiant Irish rebel song, its more powerful than the supposedly controversial ". Celtic Symphony, its more popular than " come out ye black and tans " and probably resonates with more people than either of the above mentioned tunes. Its sometimes almost transcendental if youre in the right company and the moment catches you.

[@anneharley5319]

😢 beautiful, thankyou for sharing and reacting

[@shaneconsidine2617]

What a song yuuuup the Irish 🇮🇪

[@collyd1843]

It's probably the most touching and real song I've ever heard in my life. I cry every time I singalong.

[@MrGordonhaining]

Get the facts right folks Plunkit was no rebel he was a patriot freedom fighter against an English tyrannical occupation

[@Andrew-gn4qg]

Such an emotional song and is sung every time Glasgow Celtic play at Celtic park and beyond, I’m touched at your genuine emotion and respect for our heritage, you can’t be terrorists when you’re fighting for the freedom of your land and brothers in arms, I have family heritage from County Armagh and these songs always give me goosebumps 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@alexogierman4873]

I'm listening and crying as a Celtic supporter. Wot a song. HAIL HAIL x

[@lesdonovan7911]

sometimes the most simple songs are the best most of the song is played with just 3 chords it reminds me of the song hurt by the great J Cash, There is nothing in this world like being sat in a Irish pub on a Saturday night with a pint of Guinness and with a Irish folk band playing.

[@jefferysweaty6028]

Hurt was originally wrote by Nine Inch Nails

[@michmor6221]

💔 Stunning song & sadly so true. Grace never remarried and passed away on 13th December 1955 💔 We will never, ever forget. ❤

[@anneaherne6516]

I just love this song! I'm Irish & each time I hear it, I shed a tear . Jim had a beautiful voice full if emotion. I definitely recommend a visit to Kilmainham jail if you come to Dublin

[@martinmillar7137]

Grace imo is one of the greatest songs ever written. ❤

[@thequietman760]

We mark the anniversary of the Easter rising. ☘️🇮🇪 I grew up on emmit road kilmaiham jail was more or less in my back garden

[@Shannon-LikeTheRiver]

I remember hearing about this the 1st time i went to Kilmaimham, just so sad, always stuck with me. Also a big fan of this song and the Dubliners, enjoyed this video

[@lindasaberi2236]

Google Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett. Easter Rising 1916 outside the GPO (general post office)

[@rossmorebaz]

Another thing I can tell you guys is that this song is sung regularly each week at all their home games by the fans of Glasgow Celtic football club which although are a Scottish football team, .. since the club was created in 1888 ,Glasgow Celtic and their fans all of whom have Irish ancestors who emigrated to Scotland have always had a very close bond and connection with Ireland … it’s a love song and a lament , and a rebel song at the same time .. what an absolutely heartbreaking story too

[@coleenquinn3761]

Thanks for your time being Irish to share your thoughts it's a really beautiful song 🍀🍀🍀

[@robertnewell4054]

I’m the youngest of 10 in a Celtic American 🇺🇸 Family. Both me Folks are first generation. Me Mums side is from County Derry & me Pops is Nova Scotia. These songs & stories are part & parcel of The Home. Pops , who retired a CWO3 USN(ret) favorite was playing the Black Watch Pipers at full volume for Revelry. Truth is modern American Music is a Gumbo of African, Irish & Scotts music, and the influence is World Wide *Bás Nó Bua* 👊🔥🙏🏽

[@juanhunglow2220]

I grew up listening to the Dubliners and Irish music. My parents were both Dubs, my dad from the Liberties and my mum from ballyfermot. We played the Rocky road to Dublin at his funeral, sung by the original Dubliners, Luke Kelly etc

[@saundersdachicken6197]

All our family and, grandparents, were born in The Liberties. I was born over The Liberty Marked. I'm now in the US and how I miss home.

[@taniaclark6970]

I have so much about the UK I live in, thank Steve. This was so sad.

[@gallowglass2630]

Not the UK ,well it was then but this song relates to the first chunk leaving the UK and leading to the establishment of the republic of ireland or just ireland as it is called officially.

[@evelynmurphy9599]

So delighted to see President Biden visit Ireland recently & look up all his relatives & follow his heritage too.!There’s another beautiful Irish song that I really love to hear,called”Sweet Sixteen” by the Furies.!!Well done for screening this song & video,so that everyone could actually follow the words too,as many people cannot translate well.!Thank you & good luck looking up your own heritage.!Ireland is a great little country & everyone is so proud to have some Irish heritage in their blood.!!😢😊🤗🙋🏼‍♀️

[@jamesrowe3606]

As a Scotsman in his seventies, I hope I live to see the day when the six counties will enjoy the same freedom from the British yoke as the other twenty-six. There were many failures on the road to Irish independence, but Joseph Plunkett can rest in peace. He and the other signatories surely did not fail and their names will live forever. Tiocfaidh ár lá. 🇮🇪

[@Imyourhuckleberry01]

14 rebels went to their graves believing that they were hated by the Irish people as they were swore at and spat on by the local Irish people as they were being arrested.

[@macconchradha5324]

Scorn not is a must listen

[@ramosmceligot6223]

Jim's version is the best by far

[@user-hw3mn7wn3f]

Love this song Grace & all these years I never knew the story. Sandra Doherty Derry ❤

[@jacquelinegosnell5340]

This is our Irish traditional songs we have so much culture poetry authors music to give to this world let us keep giving we do not want this new plantation if it doesn't stop all this beautiful creativity will go 🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚😥😥😥😥

[@mariechristie5821]

You should listen to Isle of Hope Isle of tears. The song is about the opening of Ellis Island to process migrants. The first to set foot on the island was young Annie Moore from Ireland who was only 15 years old and had travelled with her two siblings. There are a few renditions out there listen to The whistling donkeys version. You will love it...

[@user-ju7gb1wb6u]

Love the Irish Tenors version of this song. Must be so sad to leave your birthplace and family forever.

[@Fragrant_Digits]

Definitely react to more Irish music, especially traditional a cappella Sean Nós style singing.

[@chulainn32]

'Oh will they say we failed?' Over a century later their story is still being told and sang about around the world. You did not fail Joseph Mary Plunkett. Thank you for giving your life for our freedom. And thanks your loyal life Grace Gifford Plunkett who was imprisoned in the same gaol 6 years after your execution continuing the fight for Irish freedom. TAL ☘