The Gloaming - O’Sullivan’s March/Patsy Geary's/Doctor O’Neill (live at the NCH)

[@wfox98]

I'm not Irish, but this music is now inscribed on my soul. I especially love their playing of O'Sullivan's March - fragile, lyrical, straddling the axis between resignation and hope. The opening chords, the feathery lilt of the high fiddle, the G-string growls, the warp and weft of the lines - what a journey. I'm very sad I'll never get to see these guys play together live (RIP Dennis Cahill) but will treasure their recordings for a long time.

[@W3R3W00F]

Rest in Peace, Dennis Cahill. I have absolutely no words for this loss.

[@lindalong5052]

oh,no. I hadn't heard. Sad

[@rathealy]

“Ireland is a land of poets and legends, of dreamers and rebels. All of these have music woven through and around them. Tunes for dancing or for weeping, for battle or for love.”

[@meganmccarroll8041]

I didn't know the history behind O'Sullivan's March until just now. For me, the song has always called to mind the time I fell in love with a man who changed my life. Early into knowing him, I took him to see The Gloaming. We came from different cultures, and he was mostly ambivalent to Irish music, but he wanted to join me. I remember he shifted forward when he heard this one, and we became transfixed as the refrain continued to grow. It became the song that explained my feelings for him--like an unexpected hand that slips into yours and stays with you, until suddenly you're enveloped. I didn't know I loved him until I one day I did.

[@gabriellebarto8319]

Thank you as always for your divine music. My aunty June passed away. She would love this. I miss being able to call her. She had the Irish strong in her veins though born in Sydney Australia in the 30's. She was from the McGees and Caseys. Thanks Gloaming. Long may you reek. Gab.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

As soon as Thomas Bartlett hit the first note I was hooked.

[@marydee1946]

It transported me out of USA and all fear into a heavenly dream. I was up all night in the gloaming

[@robindeer-park5755]

Saw Martin Hayes And Dennis Cahill Perform in The Victoria Public House In Wolverton Buckinghamshire Uk 25 Years Ago , Their Playing Took All Present On An Unforgetable Journey That Night .

[@parilant]

Hi Robin, seems like a similar timespan to me. LLangollen in January, '97, then Stoke in April 98, plus almost every year since then, either as a duo, The Gloaming or The Martin Hayes Quartet. So absolutely amazing!

[@lindacaul5419]

Always breathtakingly beautiful, The Gloaming, with it's most wonderful musicians: Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Iarla O'Lionaird, Caoimhim O Raghallaigh and Thomas Bartlett each inspiring us with their unique special talent that sends our heart to another place. I love this band so much.

[@martinbanks7686]

What’s uncertain about it? We’re all f^^^cked.

[@2cool4school4ever]

Stirs the soul; although O’Sullivans march & the context was such a truly tragic event in Gaelic Ireland’s history, it will always resonate & inspire pride & hope.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Didn't want it to end

[@W3R3W00F]

This *one* performance made Doctor O'Neill my favorite jig ever. I've been waiting for this upload for over a _year_ . Thank you.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

When these four amazing artists play together something incredible happens that is beyond words. This music is the language of the soul. Other worldly.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Pure magic.

[@kerricorser4562]

This makes my heart swell...

[@FTRIPLEX]

Fantastic.. Grateful for sharing A hug from Viseu - Portugal Stay safe and healthy (fight against COVID 19)

[@anthonypepitoneVideo]

Beautiful video, beautiful music, beautiful group!!!

[@camelghirin]

A wonderfully dreamy performance!

[@rainbowrapier872]

I wish this was on spotify! Amazing performance!

[@m.hurrelloconnortrad91]

It’s is 👍😊 the gloaming 3

[@boldertash]

The opening set live in Derry is not to be missed,,, never seen /heard anything like it ❤❤

[@macis4952]

enchanting

[@gabriellebarto8319]

Just gorgeous

[@lazydaisybookart474]

This is beautiful

[@rossmcsweeney]

How did I miss this video! Please release a live DVD!

[@tinoraffa]

ancora tanta bellezza

[@advancedwatcher]

Bliss.

[@dirkcampbell5847]

Extraordinary. I have listened to this performance several times. The video is wonderful. Brilliant editing, thank you team! Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (Kevin O'Reilly) is a better Irish fiddler than Martin Hayes in my opinion. Given the choice I would prefer to listen to him.

[@johnmc3862]

Shapes 7:24

[@jonkiparsky7369]

Was waiting for that piano player to go full Tori Amos...