Téir Abhaile Riú (Live At Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN /2013)

Music video by Celtic Woman performing Téir Abhaile Riú. (C) 2014 Celtic Woman Limited Under Exclusive License To Manhattan Records

[@imjustaparadox]

The fact that the girl can run around and play violin in a dress and heels and still sound beautiful without falling is amazing

[@Aliennee]

You should watch Lindsey Stirling then

[@skadi6750]

Ehm...you really think this is a live concert?

[@Ombby]

@@skadi6750 I had a hard time believing it too, but they apparently DO perform live every time. For example the violin player has fallen over during performances, resulting in horrible violin sounds etc. Also comparing the vocals to the studio version, there are definitely differences there. This video does have some inconsistent cuts though, so the video might have been compiled from multiple performances, but yeah, as far as I know, they really sound this good live.

[@zainempitapita3009]

@@Aliennee true but she still amazing either way.

[@alexd.5514]

I do believe this is a live concert, but I definitely understand the doubt, with Mairead's large history of pre-recorded performances. Singers are most definitely live if you look closely enough and have a good understanding of music.

[@naruswifu4387]

They're singing, dancing, acting, harmonizing, interacting with audience all on live and they're doing it beautifully *chef kiss*

[@nonya7954]

If you look closely there is some lip synching going on. @3:07 there is nobody moving their lips for 2 or three seconds while the singing continues (Lisa turns back around while she is "singing" and she's not actually moving her lips). I am a big fan of theirs, this is literally the studio recorded version. Every note, every little thing is dead on. That's not possible with live music. I'm not knocking them, its very, very common for live music performances.

[@Zeno069]

That is the thing with Irish music

[@LanaKir3767]

And flirting and the band is acting with them too !

[@Salems_Territory.]

It's easy :D we do it all the time in theater. It's nothing new

[@myklorenzo87]

@Nonya I think it might be possible from what I've seen in other comments that this particular audio isn't from this particular event but at the actual event they were live?

[@whimsicallywiddershins6381]

Every Irish/Celtic song is either "I miss my lover, I wish they were by my side" or "Let's dance/party till dawn!' And there is no in-between.

[@frankG335]

Exactly. Irish history is full of heartbreak and suffering offset by serious partying, dancing, singing, drinking. It's how they coped with 800 years of oppression and impossible, rocky soil, constant rain, and a short, difficult life. What a resilient culture!

[@AtarahDerek]

Dúlamán has EVERY in-between. Research into that song, as well as modern applications of it, have proven it to be extensively layered. It's about survival, adaptation, foreign influence being both a good and a bad thing, forbidden love, and, of course, seaweed.

[@petergibson2318]

The Irish: "All their wars are happy....and all their songs are sad". (BTW....Everybody loves singing Danny Boy.)

[@RobinHood-fr5td]

I agree with you for the most part, but I would like you to check out Come and be welcome, which I believe was originally from somewhere around the border between Ireland and Scotland

[@nothanks13]

don’t forget about the “fuck the british” songs

[@alixwithani8250]

I love the way that the transition from vocables/lilting in the beginning as a full conversation, to the fiddle as bridge to the english of the main bit of the song gives the illusion that they were on just the other side of some linguistic veil then suddenly, the violin’s magic allows us to understand them. I know that the lilting is not actual a language,but this is the only they could really achieve this effect in what is like a mixed Irish/English speaking audience, and it was done so effectively!

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

The lilting is known as mouth music. When Britain occupied and ruled over Ireland, they introduced draconian and brutal laws against Irish people known as The Penal Laws. These were laws specifically designed to destroy Irish culture and make Irish people destitute. The Penal Laws banned Irish people from doing many things. One of the things they banned were musical instruments. The British tried to destroy Irish culture and thought they could succeed by not allowing them play their cultural music. Frequently, breaking such draconian laws could frequently result in a summary execution of that person. The Irish resisted, determined to keep their culture alive and created musical sounds and rhythms with their mouths for people to sing along to and dance to. At the beginning of the song, not only is it an excellent musical choice but Celtic Woman are also honouring a very important and immensely proud part of our cu.tural history.

[@philspence3073]

@@ItsmeeSaoirse I didn't actually know that's actually a thing (lilting) I thought it was an actual part of the song but in a language I don't understand because I'm not Celtic myself

[@lunaphoenix1785]

@@philspence3073 me too!

[@hades035rural]

@@ItsmeeSaoirse very interesting 🤔

[@AdorkableArtist92]

​@@philspence3073so did i!

[@cianmcguire5647]

The start is actually an Irish tradition called lilting!

[@SheepdogSmokey]

If only all sibling arguments were this beautiful.

[@johnjaeger2968]

I told my daughter that and now she asks me at least once a day to play the lilting song

[@bmarie3146]

Thanks for telling ! Very interesting :)

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

huh! the more you know

[@Splintz246]

You can almost understand that they're arguing like I had no idea what was called but I can almost picture what they were saying is if they were real words it's adorable I love it absolutely love it

[@EvE-zenbymr]

The violinist's skill in moving around the stage and dancing so theatrically, all the while keeping up the playing, is honestly incredible.

[@flames1058]

Do you know Lindsey Stirling?

[@caseycandice]

@@flames1058 lindsey stirling is a performer. But Mairéad Nesbitt is a godess.

[@caseycandice]

@@flames1058 I invite you to take a look at celtic dueling violins and strings of fire.

[@paganbornspiritbear8249]

Flames...Lindsey is good, and with time will rival the best of them. With that said, Lindsey (at this juncture) doesn’t hold a candle to Nesbitt.

[@alexcia3221]

Plus Linsey is more into dubstep music :) as PaganBorn says lindsey is good but shes got quite a while before she catches up with violinist Mairéad Nesbitt Lindsey probably got a lot of inspiration from Mairéad. :)

[@frankG335]

The Irish part means: "Go home with them, go home with them go home with them, Mary. Go home and stay at home because a bargain has been made." Historically, the song means that the reason she can't consort with sailors is that she has been betrothed, usually at birth in the old times, and to someone she has no interest in, who may be more than twice her age. Many Irish songs seem happy but are quite sad. The ones, like this one about not wanting to have to go through with an arranged marriage that doesn't take the young woman's needs or feelings into account, are usually extra sad. This one looks happy on the surface, but she is consigned to a life of little more than slavery. Running off with a random sailor who at least may be her age may seem like a possible way out, but she'll never see her family again, and they need her help to survive. Maybe they need this marriage so they can all survive. Underlying Irish songs is this constant theme of hardship, poverty, and inevitability. She will go back and take her proper place in society and will bear it all as best she can, or, in other songs, she will die of "grief" on her wedding night, by poisoning herself or throwing herself into a river. There's a saying that goes something like, "Ah the Irish must be mad for his wars are happy and his songs are sad." There are variations.

[@a01022907033]

I was wondering what context the song had~ thanks to you, I solved it! Thank you. I want to listen to more Irish music. I hope you have a good day!

[@Ringohulk777]

This is actually helped out by the musical context created by the instruments. The verses about dancing and looking for the man she wants are in a joyous Bb major, and the skng switches to the relative minor key, G minor to indicate a serious turn. Edit: after listening to it again it's actually Bb minor. My bad

[@lizg2153]

That last saying makes me wonder. Maybe, knowing the history, "his wars are happy" because they're fighting for their freedom (adds purpose). "His songs are sad" because they've been oppressed for so long. The English (which I assume the saying was by, in the first place) couldn't understand it from an outsider's view.

[@kathernandez6682]

I’m American but recently found out my heritage is mainly Irish and Scottish which makes sense as to why I’ve always been drawn to Irish things.. I would LOVE to learn Gaelic. I already speak Spanish and it would be so cool to learn the language of my bloodline! It’s hard to find where to learn Gaelic though

[@milenadjordjevic7305]

Thank you so much for the explanation ❤ I can not be related more,women from Serbia 😢 We dance and cry at the same time...

[@TheCrypticShadow]

Chloe's facial expressions sell this best of all. She frequently looks exasperated, like "oh geeze here she goes again" lol. Love it

[@RobinHood-fr5td]

IKR? They're performance reminded me so much of conversations I've had with friends and relatives in the past... So CLASSIC

[@SilverCircle71]

Chloe and Lisa are absolutely brilliant in this intro. It's the acting and their stage presence what makes this lineup so great. Basically, all CW members are excellent singers, always have been, but Lisa is also an excellent actress and it shows. Chloe is just adorable; she always looks like she is having the time of her life on stage.

[@olakhuwaileh]

Name singer??

[@brittanyneiswinger3561]

I love the last look before the English part starts like "I'm about to rip this girls head off" lol. Chloe is awesome 😂

[@bryanaughal261]

I love how the first girl interacts with the audience. Her dancing with that one little girl was so nice, and I thought it was funny when she took that one guy’s hat.

[@kirstendrew331]

I believe that would be Lisa Lambe :)

[@callumm278]

Nice profile picture 😽

[@floralosonczi519]

@Fuck You And Your Ideology big name for someone with garbage ideology

[@ConstantChaos1]

The dynamic performance was great

[@maureencarey4769]

This version of this song is now my favorite because of the "argument" at the beginning!

[@chaim5427]

That was the same for me, until I heard the all Irish one (No English verses) that captured my soul

[@emmavanvelzen9890]

I love how I have no clue what they’re saying, but still feel like I understand all of it

[@nimuedamon1936]

It's called lilting. It's an Irish tradition where they sing syllables in a theatrical way

[@cptragefan8050]

same and i like the tap dancing

[@katie_w2746]

Where can I find that version please?

[@Zeno069]

As an Irish person, I am in love with this song the melody, the instruments and the lyrics I love the culture of Ireland the food and the scenery. One of the best places to live in. Edit: thank you so much for 907 likes i wasn't expecting that I appreciate it

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

I'm Irish but I live in England now. My connection to Ireland has grown stronger if that is even possible. We have an incredibly rich culture and it is so wonderful to know that people from all over the word are entranced by Irish culture. I am so so happy and proud to be Irish.

[@bosbosqueen9144]

@@ItsmeeSaoirse At the first of the song , was it real Irish words or were they just crooning?

[@Zeno069]

@@bosbosqueen9144 they were just crooning. That isn't proper irish

[@LordHoward]

I'm american of both distant and recent celtic ancestry, mostly irish, and I freaking love celtic music like this

[@tonymolloy6165]

@@bosbosqueen9144 It's called "beal ceoil" in irish literally "mouth music". They are just sounds used to convey a feeling, in this case an argument between family members. They have no actual meaning.

[@StevenJQuinlan]

Something about Irish music just makes me happy. There's soul in it, there's hearth and home and life and joy.

[@user-of9ri7dw7j]

I agree with you. I feel the same. Wonderful musics.

[@iloveyou-xv3rs]

i’m not even irish, i’ve never heard this song before, yet i listen to this everyday religiously

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Jasus good man/woman yourself, fair play to ya

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

“We are all Irish” (John Lennon)

[@smurf2016]

I'm Irish Scottish English with a sprinkle of German but I'm manly English and Irish which is why I think my mom found me dancing to this (the right way) at 3 in the morning

[@kyokajiro4900]

Same here. The new song to sing with a Scottish accent to annoy my brother.

[@ninainejwylanbrekker]

Same omg

[@hibamk611]

Their concerts are the only ones Ive seen where the whole cast are genuinely laughing and having fun.

[@johnskelton1117]

Saw Riverdance recently...All dancers are always smiling and enjoying themselves despite the hard routines! It must be an Irish thing!

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

@@johnskelton1117 Well, my guess, since they are Irish, they probably have the Holy Spirit, giving them the gift of joy.

[@tonlocpgafterdark]

you havent seen six then-

[@HelloThere-tf7qr]

@@tonlocpgafterdark eeeeyyyy

[@Bloooooooooopp]

@@st.michaelthearchangel7774 this was in america though...

[@rickwatkins6449]

You know it's REAL IRISH music when your soul feels clean and your spirit is at peace

[@anastasiaRav]

Когда слышу ирландскую или скандинавскую музыку - душа поёт ❤

[@ThomasYoungJr-pw5wm]

Amen to that too and I'm half Irish myself

[@erzascarlet03]

How can they sound exactly like the studio version live 😲😍

[@matthewkreps3352]

They recorded the studio version in an auditorium.

[@lorenztor1990]

talent

[@RobinHood-fr5td]

Because neither one of these examples are built on sounding good, but reaching deep into one's own heart and soul to help others know of home

[@alisa0046]

@@matthewkreps3352 now that's a genious move

[@Sitharos]

Because they are lip synching through most of the song.

[@santosh2080]

Lisa ( who looks like Merida, in the brownish dusty purple dress) a teenager who wants to run away with a sailor Chloë( who looks like Rapunzel? The red dress with long hair) The older sister who wants to keep her sister preserved Susan( who looks like Elsa, Purple dress) the mother of the 2 daughters

[@stephweasenforth7891]

They’re all beautiful, but Chloe Agnew certainly is my favorite

[@onelonelyfrenchfry5680]

@@stephweasenforth7891 Definitely agree.

[@Mental_Health_Warrior]

I LOVE Chloe

[@lautz73]

Actually to me it seems like 3 sisters arguing and Mairead (the violinist) seems like the mother (watch how she acts at the end).

[@lifenolonger]

Ohh thanks you

[@franypany1]

As an American who’s just recently heard this song for the first time with no background or understanding of what this song means it’s the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

[@cool_corvid]

I completely agree. I found these people recently and the music makes me so inspired and happy. It's just music you gotta dance to! It's so beutiful.

[@milesbabcock1204]

me too. this song makes me actually cry every time I listen to it. it's such a p u r e emotion that I cant even describe. this is also probably the most amazing song I've ever heard. its beautiful

[@fgcmadara5020]

Yes

[@tonymolloy6165]

It's about a family. The redhead is the flighty daughter, want's to head off into town ( Galway ) to meet the sailors for some fun. The fair headed girl is the sensible daughter telling her to forget about it, reminding her that she has work to do in the morning. The blonde woman is the mother trying to keep the peace. And the bald headed bloke is the father saying it's nothing to do with me. Sortof like the Cinderella story.

[@ryancarter2959]

That’s Celtic folk music for you. It’s honestly my favorite cultural folk music (I’m also incredibly biased because Scottish and Irish are a substantial part of my heritage)

[@cmc3548]

I'm a millennial from the Philippines and still got goosebumps every time I listen to Celtic/Irish songs especially of Celtic Woman.

[@hippogriff4793]

I am from Indonesia and I feel the same!

[@laoch5658]

this is irish music not celtic

[@amelia507]

Their vocals are so perfect I'm having a hard time believing this is live.. they're just that good!

[@andrefaria2766]

Me too, The vocals are perfect, its a little bit hard tô believe that its a 100% live

[@krila3978]

​@@andrefaria2766 everything is really crisp and it sounds almost exactly like the pre-recorded version, so idk.

[@s.c.8144]

I am enjoying it as it is, it is beautiful and perfection

[@x123MissAnimeFreakx]

Tbh I don't think they're singing live for the entire song. Between 3:08 to 3:11 if you look closely it's pretty obvious that she's lipsyncing. They are singing live for sure, but I think the majority of parts where they dance and when there's lots of movement are all pre-recorded.

[@ellisgalex]

they’re like mystical forest nymphs or something i love it

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Or you know...just IRISH?! 😂

[@cat-bu5ky]

well nymphs are greek lol but i get it

[@fatdrumstickman]

nah you’re just Irish HAHAHA

[@LordHoward]

lol you'd better watch tir na nog then kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpm6YqCebLppY7c

[@adrianaramirez6919]

right 💛

[@Mewz123]

I need a movie sort of like Brave, but Irish and with this music.

[@marianemanic7116]

Song of the sea

[@gingerluigiwithnomoustache7411]

Secret of kells

[@melatielok4454]

I thought Merida is Scottish??

[@leoesharkey1]

The wind that shakes the barley...

[@leoesharkey1]

@@melatielok4454 Almost all things Scottish are based on earlier Irish culture...

[@perryplaya6945]

The fact they switch from Irish to English in a second is incredibly amazing.. that’s not easy to do

[@JeanPierre7788]

These women, the band earn EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR they got paid and more. Such a professional, outstanding performance

[@ajc8815]

I'm convinced that Mairead was the actual fiddler who defeated the devil who went down to Georgia.

[@calchmielewski9072]

Ok yes, but have you seen Lindsey Stirling?

[@SlavYuriy]

@@calchmielewski9072 She is good.. really good but an amateur compared to Mai.

[@angel0fdeath820]

Holy crap... You are right

[@olle12]

Her playing doesn't add up to the music, so this is fake.

[@urbanexplorer674]

@@olle12 if you're not convinced, you can see her playing other songs when you search her up

[@Leeblic]

if only all arguments sounded so beautiful

[@angelface3717]

Bradley Blake I agree

[@hantoyafuamatu3706]

Bruhhh u wat u saying man I have to disagree on u man

[@lautz73]

Or looked so beautiful

[@catbus7824]

so true!!! then I would argue with everyone!!

[@rheachubey1353]

I agree.

[@anujinganzorig1372]

everyone part of production looks happy and love what they are doing, that makes this performance like 10000% even more perfect than it already is

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

absolutley!! their love and joy each audienece the perform in is shown as bright as the spotlights on them for sure!!

[@scarlettvi4642]

the fact that the violinist played on lord of the dance back then and haven't aged one bit is such a mystery to me. Love her!

[@sarahirwin8912]

If Disney hasn't already called Chloe, they need to. She has the PERFECT Disney Princess voice!

[@lordmasterization]

Sarah Irwin I thought the same but it seems Disney is not interested in Princess movies, the only way they will go back is if their is demand for it, Frozen and the recent live action remake of Cinderella definitely helped. Although I here their current project is a live action remake of Mulan.

[@sarahirwin8912]

lordmasterization I loved Frozen. I was happy to see a newer idea, and not another remake. I know it was similar to the Ice Queen fairy tale, but it wasn't Cinderella 4, or Little Mermaid 5. Disney needs to keep that momentum! Chloes voice is perfect for any role though. 😄

[@sarahirwin8912]

***** Definitely!

[@sarahirwin8912]

***** lol very true!!

[@GabyGibson]

Yes! Wholeheartedly agree!

[@hieronymusbotch5156]

The melody: enchanting, ethereal, fey-like The lyrics: every rational part of me knows it's a terrible idea to have casual sex with random sailors in port towns but by God I'm gonna do it anyway This is why Ireland is the greatest country on earth

[@gamerf1uid]

*f a c t s*

[@0racleRose]

B r u h

[@misterminutes4504]

Lol. I awkwardly relate 😂

[@soupman5836]

Why can I use that discription to describe my friend group?

[@Treetimedragons]

678th like!\^-^/ still singing while typing this!😁

[@naomyvalart6086]

As a mexican woman... i don't understand the attachment that i have with this song since a long time ago ❤ i just love it so much

[@SoWhat007]

I know I'm late. But Celtic Woman never disappoint. Just wow. 😭😍

[@vocalpointbyu]

Wow! Now that's a fun performance!

[@hlubideetz7614]

hey, nice to know that you guys enjoy this type of music as well. :)

[@adorbstotesadorbs.9371]

I wish I was that old guy who's lap she grinded on... His wife didn't seem happy tho.

[@HelloThere-tf7qr]

@@adorbstotesadorbs.9371 damn....tea

[@adorbstotesadorbs.9371]

@@HelloThere-tf7qr It's true doe, cut back to that scene.

[@stanjohnson2013]

I wonder if any became movie actors. It looks like a very fun performance and they did it very well

[@zoechristopher3073]

The beginning has to be my favorite part, where they are fighting. It's great.

[@getorganizednotpianoized239]

It's great *and hilarious.* I am ROTFL 🤣 at the argument.

[@christinecuerdo222]

Where can I find its lyrics? If you may please?

[@zacharyshorter9422]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yXhXyHjaighrM Christine Cuerdo here you go

[@MeredithAnne88]

Even arguments sound more poetic in Gaelic.

[@elizabethdugan9361]

@@christinecuerdo222 they aren't singing words, they are singing notes of a sort. There are no lyrics to the first part.

[@marshalammar-foose1026]

I'm not of Irish decent but i absolutely love celtic music. This one is one of my favorites

[@hollytinnelly3225]

The blonde with the red/purple dress: a strong powerful voice that she can make it sound like she is shouting The red head in the brown dress:Does most of the ‘acting’ and is really good at doing rolls and flicks The blonde in the purple dress:A softer voice that is still loud and so enchanting

[@katiefoxx3538]

Chloe is the blonde with facial expressions she's been around since the beginning Lisa is a irish actor who joined them for a couple of tours she's the red head and the other blonde I can't remember her name she replaced one of the original members

[@jessicarupe9199]

The other blonde's name is Susan McFadden.

[@LUNAANGELROSEWOOD]

The violinist is like a fairy she so pretty and when she leaps its like shes flying ^v^

[@kdeggraham895]

I know!

[@robyna.5757]

@@jessicatompkins535 Get some manners? amadán.

[@robyna.5757]

@@jessicatompkins535 She is gorgeous. stop tearing others down

[@jessicatompkins535]

@@robyna.5757 I’m only telling the truth!

[@jessicatompkins535]

And believe me! She is not torn down! She is famous and well liked by most.

[@kohakucos3166]

This gave me ✨serotonin✨

[@cate.la.3283]

There's something about these girls singing Gaelic that make me just dreaming and moves me and make me wanna dance and it is just so fascinating

[@Rye_Ch3]

Normally I'm not a fan of live performances with bands or groups, especially with multiple singers, but they sounds so lovely. The sound, the music, everything is so crisp and beautiful!

[@JulesThePsion]

You know you're performing for an Irish crowd when they can actually clap in time and keep the rhythm.

[@artemis_mave3512]

Jules I feel like that would be any crowd though

[@rainbowflowerpower4464]

Gabriellie Gouveia except if the crowd was my family, no rhythm in this bunch 😂

[@artemis_mave3512]

RainBowFlowerPower 😂

[@travelsofmunch1476]

The concert was in Indiana, USA.

[@mikeober9773]

@@travelsofmunch1476 They were all Irish that evening.

[@havefun137]

Ok, who the HELL is that Dancer. He is freaking AMAZING. I desperately need to find more of him.

[@gracehochstein5858]

i thinks its carlmaguire on ig

[@cristinamurphy5709]

His name is Craig

[@chrisbork6413]

Everyone in this whole performance knew their part and carried it out without falter. I couldn’t stop smiling till the music stopped!!! I wish I could’ve been raised Celtic

[@davidhays6286]

Such a fun and catchy song and such beautiful women and beautiful voices, absolutely love that Lisa lamb and Chloe Agnew came up through the crowd and Lisa dancing with those 2 little girls was so precious

[@randomnessunleashed14]

I’ve seen a couple videos of them preforming this song and this is my fav cause the way they start it, almost like a argument, adds a little whimsey to it and makes it more fun to watch

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

i always laugh chloe in her big sister role its so fun. when this was performed in bethel ny during the emerald era chloe sat next to me as she began her banter with lisa i loved it xd!!

[@hannahbroom3733]

Yes it adds story in a way, i love it😁

[@99lmb12]

I can imagine elves and fairies singing and dancing like these in a misterious and beautiful forest, I really do.

[@kita3638]

yesss omg same,it gives me Tinker Bell vibes

[@khloeg1649]

absolutely jamming to this rn and none of y'all can judge me

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

so do i girl haha!! like at a show a lady told me to stop being so loud and dancing so much but i cant help myself i love the group too much not to do it!!

[@i_am_very_very_confused]

I had a mini dance concert while listening to this 💓💓

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

I'm Irish and I'm immensely proud of my culture but what warms my heart more than anything in this video is seeing the young girl in the red dress dancing 4:00 and the older smiling girl singing along to the song 4:50. That is what music is all about.

[@ms.scorpioerica318]

I'm not Irish but I don't have to be in order to enjoy the beauty and awesomeness of this performance!!!

[@NIcholasparker88]

Ms.Scorpio Erica you automatically become Irish when you listen to this one!

[@nyThiago]

@@NIcholasparker88 Then I'm a proud Irish

[@jackpower4900]

Nicholas Parker no you don’t❤️

[@misterminutes4504]

This song makes me want to go Ireland, buy a ship, and be a pirate and conquer the heptaseas with a celtic witch as a bride.

[@misterminutes4504]

@@zoeyhaskell5892 Nice

[@sabrinesalvador4855]

same except I wanna be the woman captain of the ship ✋🏻

[@misterminutes4504]

@@sabrinesalvador4855 We all are. Nothing is better than equality 😎⚖️

[@sabrinesalvador4855]

@@misterminutes4504 preach 🙌

[@misterminutes4504]

@@sabrinesalvador4855 🙌

[@sona3330]

Wow I wish I could attend such shows the atmosphere must be magical✨✨ 🥺🥺

[@divyaprakash6726]

I feel nostalgic for a memory I never had. I am not even Irish yet it feels so comfortable and I feel safe

[@20Faquisha09]

Out of all the women that have been a part of Celtic Woman, these 4 ladies are definitely my favorite line up! Mairead is beautiful on the violin, and Lisa, Chloe and Susan all have such flawless beautiful voices that harmonize so well.

[@brandilovely4426]

agree!

[@sims2lovealot]

There's something so wonderful and dynamic about this lineup. They each give something different and create such wonderful stories together. By far my favourite.

[@rachelberrythegleequeen.3221]

I have nothing against these girls they are grate but I prefer the first lineup.

[@efriammarizan5337]

Some please explain to me to the woman change or jo if so how do I figure out which ones did which song because I really like this song

[@jime386]

All us men wish we could qualify..

[@aquatic_atlas]

4:32 The lights of the town are blinding you The sailors they come and they go But listen to what's reminding you Handsome men surrounding you Dancing a reel around you Most beautiful part

[@Leonharadra]

You can see that the woman in the purple dress is or was a professional musical singer by her style of singing and her facial impressions, she is really good. It's also my favourite party by far.

[@BigSkippy1263]

How is the title of the song pronounced?

[@aquatic_atlas]

@@BigSkippy1263 if I knew trust me I'd say

[@jimmyburch87]

I… can’t…. Stop… watching this!!! My love for this music is so powerful ❤and these women have me hypnotised 😵‍💫

[@sage_bug22]

Yesss

[@spqcebvnz]

Lisa just created a core memories for those two little girls. ngl I'm lowkey jealous 😭😭

[@GetTheMessage69]

RIP Mom ❤️ She used to sing this and I just miss her.

[@danieloleszek8081]

Nothing ever really dies as long as you keep the memories of your mother alive in your heart she will always be with you

[@Pinkfloydisme63]

Take care of the music for love !

[@GetTheMessage69]

Oh Thank you guys for the love

[@HelloThere-tf7qr]

I miss your mum too even though I don't even know her

[@trinanjanam5851]

This song makes me wanna live in a fairytale with pirates and seas

[@weirdbiatch6238]

Same

[@1947Lolita]

Me too!

[@AnnaLynRose107]

I would like your comment, but it has 333 likes...

[@1947Lolita]

333--Mind, Body, Spirit

[@Slugger1990]

I had a crush on these ladies ever since I was in middle school. Their specials used to play on our local PBS station at least once a year if not more. 4 of the most beautiful women on the planet on one stage is something I'll never forget.

[@PersianAfghani]

In such trying times, this video brings me such joy and happiness! May the beautiful people and culture of Ireland thrive forever! 🇮🇪 ❤

[@olakhuwaileh]

Name singer

[@yumimaramouto]

Everyone else has commented on how good their voices are, their dresses, how one's hair looks like Merida's from Brave, how hot the tap dancer was, questioning whether this was Irish or Scottish, but what I'M wondering........... ........... HOW THE HECK DOES SOMEONE PLAY A SPOON?!?!??! 3:17 Edit: Holy shit, I did not expect this comment to get 1.1K likes.....

[@niallyshere]

two spoons

[@dream_warrior4136]

THATS WHAT I WANNA KNOW

[@kalinag464]

U hold the tips and just shake

[@aliyajade7581]

It's honestly not difficult. Put two spoons back to back, flick your wrists or hit your leg with it. Boom, music.

[@Ash-uv2ck]

I love playing the spoons. It's great craic

[@anthonypayne2244]

"forget your dreams, theres work to do in the morning." sounds a lot like cinderella

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

and high school

[@-jank-willson]

@@thefiretailedweasel6206 ^^This

[@jacobmast6217]

@@thefiretailedweasel6206 you think highschool is bad, just wait till you have a full time job.

[@RenegadePaladin]

Yeah, but getting swept up by a sailor who ships out a couple of days later would not work out the same as Cinderella. XD

[@emscrypt]

@@jacobmast6217 ong chill

[@plastikman6768]

This was one of the best Celtic Woman live performances ever.

[@MrJonpac]

The beauty that shines from Lisa is amazing. I've never seen someone so beautiful

[@glitchgirldiaries7466]

Someone acknowledge the male dancer!!he's literally superhuman!!👏👏

[@AntonelloDeAngelis-diy]

I lost count of the times I've watched this video. You ladies are the best.

[@AbbyWhisperWitch]

same here! I watch this all the time!

[@jhoelvalverdesegura635]

We are three XD

[@abbeybeck443]

+jhoel valverde segura more like Four because of me!!

[@tehbrittie]

We are five!

[@mikerogers6136]

And counting....

[@JAKESEOUL31tv]

This should be a musical… like a whole production

[@justine4387]

this song is amazing and I’ve discovered it thanks to tik tok lol. I’m actually an Irish dancer, and I have been for over 10 years now, so I’ve been in love with Irish music and culture for forever so I’m so glad the Internet can appreciate it with me now.

[@theravens_keeper9146]

Holy shit her lilting is incredible. Perfect spirit lifter. HAVE A BLESSED DAY TO ALL THAT SEE THIS, STAY SAFE!

[@justunithingz]

Same to you!

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

I'm irish and am so so proud of being irish. Watching this and many other irish songs being introduced to the world by Celtic Woman and and other artists, in such fun and energetic way fillls my proud irish heart with with pure joy. And to know they bring joy to people around the world is wonderful. Go raibh míle maith agaibh, mo cháirde go léir timpeall ár ndomhan

[@neiledwards822]

They are enchanting no matter what they sing, whether it's the other ones or the new era they sound like they are magic, I bet u do too love to get to know you

[@frankG335]

Tá cinnte mo chara dhilis!

[@frankG335]

@@neiledwards822 Go to Ireland and you'll meet many spirited, beautiful women! But you have to be worthy of them!

[@basquehound1999]

Is liomsa an sásamh ar fad. Mothaím i ngrá le cineál ceoil nuair a chuir m’athair in iúl dom cén oidhreacht a bhí agam. Mothaím i ngrá láithreach.

[@terrorcop101]

Of all the languages in the world, Gaelic might be the one I most wish I understood, just so I could fully appreciate one of my favorite styles of music.

[@Yuliy1977]

радует Ваше Кельтское наследие и песни об этом...вера жива...

[@jacobmarks2985]

Is there actually someone that wouldn't love to be in a pub with these women singing and dancing the night away together? Natural beauties with amazing voices and great actresses. Truly an enchanting combination that would have this American guy falling over himself.

[@kaori1390]

Jacob Marks Precisely. Forget strip clubs of today, send me back to the pubs of old Ireland where I can break out my moves and spoons on a tabletop!!

[@K.RenaeReacts]

Caroline Gorman I am on board!!! Please bring them back!

[@lillith7257]

Aye. Enjoying a pint or a few to these lovely lass.

[@mikeober9773]

Why kill them? Drag them along with you. :)

[@johnreed9050]

The booze is stronger over there and knocks you on your ass without you realizing it.chloe looks even better after dropping a few lbs

[@shinebrite9751]

I love all the comments saying 'This is so much better than the music today" A) this song isn't generations old. B) Do you as commenters realize this song is sung by a teen daughter, her mother, and her mother's friend/sister, and it's about the teen girl wanting to go off on her own, find her own "fun' with all the handsome sailor men, and avoid doing the work it would take to make her mother happy? By the ending verse, she's home to " dance until dawn." She's had her fun and is ready to grow up." I love this group, their music, and the culture that they represent, hailing with a Celtic background myself, I think these ladies have a wonderful fan-base, and I wish others who claimed to appreciate the culture through their music, would also read up on the culture and daily practices, it really is a beautiful way to live, and honestly no one is better for listening to Celtic Music, it just proves you have a particular taste, it dos not make one more sophisticated or cultured, just enjoy the pretty music

[@edwardtakoch5181]

The song is in fact generations old. The biggest difference between their version of it and the traditional version is their translation of the gaelic. the music and the gaelic are however a traditional irish folk song.

[@job-vb7xt]

it’s an irish song, it is very old, they covered it it’s not their original

[@justineraytizon4118]

Oh. I thought it was just a woman and her friends. I didn't realize it was a teen and a mother and her friend. This new context gives me an entirely new perspective..

[@stevenrickabaugh726]

Finally, a sense of brutal honesty that still gives credit. Good show

[@Vex3133]

The second girl who starts singing after the girl in the purple dress is my fav I'm sorry but the way she belts out her notes so effortlessly. I strive to be able to do that someday

[@berrifies]

i remember watching their performances on pbs when i was a kid :( i always thought they were so beautiful

[@byemarty2628]

Aww

[@anoopgopalakrishnan7823]

So, this is where all the happy people live

[@conorfajjejee8576]

aka ireland lmao come visit some time :)

[@shuboy05]

Oh, my! I FINALLY realized Lisa is left-handed. She wears her mic in her left ear and she's playing the spoons with her left hand. As a fellow lefty, this just makes me happy.

[@shuboy05]

shuboy05 I might need to revisit the older concerts but I'm pretty sure Lisa Lambe is the ONLY lefty Celtic Woman.

[@Historyismetal]

Ray Fean is a lefty as well. As a percussionist myself, and someone with experience playing the bodhran, it is much easier for me to play it with my dominant hand as the main hand (the hand you see). He uses his left hand, which tells me that he is likely a lefty as well.

[@bayleysmith2959]

Same here lol lefty rock!!

[@eastasiavoyager4616]

Tonight 27th Dec 2014 after 6 months of watching various videos of CW, I came to the conclusion that Lisa is a leftie. But my revelation came by her throwing the hat she stole to a dancer as they arrived on stage from the auditorium. To me as a righty it looked a very awkward manoeuvre. And as I just scrolled down I saw your post!

[@noopy99]

Okay that she wears her mic in her left ear I saw the first time in this video. In some others she wears it like the others on the right side.. I'm not sure why I only notice such things always after reading comments like this :D

[@jessicachristiana8453]

This is my favourite version of this song by far!!!

[@hanabi235]

This is the most light-hearted music I’ve heard in a while :)

[@bobopaxaton]

That Lisa Lambe with that flaming red hair steals the show. She is so talented and really pretty. Chloe is an amazing little actress, not to mention her beautiful voice.

[@galwayj6991]

Lisa is undoubtedly the star, and she is as gifted a performer as they come. For me personally, she was the one bright spot in this special, which otherwise was fairly disappointing compared to past ones.

[@bobopaxaton]

Yes, so many of the women that I really loved have left the cast. Such as Maev, Orla and the original Lisa. Chloe is still there, but I think I read that she is also leaving.

[@galwayj6991]

Barbara Foster Chloë left last August.

[@johncombs2990]

Galway J Actually, Chloe left in August of 2013. You're post made it seen it was Aug. 2014.

[@bobopaxaton]

John Combs You're right.

[@AlexSmith-lg5ll]

I can barely understand the damn song but it's so beautiful I play it over and over

[@mariadacutiepie]

Same here !!

[@daisylee3626]

Same

[@_VioletValor_]

Yeah me too it’s lovely but I sure as hell don’t speak Gaelic (?)

[@caseydunne6804]

Emmerson Bigguns *gaeilge

[@johnskelton1117]

makes 2 of us!

[@The00Christian]

The flow at the beginning with the moving parts, just urrrgh daaaaaang i love it

[@nikkishears6402]

Beautiful women, beautiful voices, beautiful culture. Would love to see them live in person.

[@20Faquisha09]

Lisa's headbob when she sings "I'm off on the road to Galway now" 😍👍🏽 unnff

[@twilightfancrazy]

One Day... Just one day, I will be able to see Celtic Woman live. Then my life will be complete

[@felicianoontiverosalvarez4894]

me too!!!!!!!!!

[@evaoikonomou2884]

+CassieVIP13 it's my dream to see them live!!

[@patmac1100]

Choose your venue carefully, saw them in the Symphony Hall Birmingham England lately but when I see something like the above I feel the Birmingham venue hadn't the size or capacity which suited their abilities.

[@kaylove8663]

CassieVIP13 I saw them and it is so worth it I wanna see them again I love the song I am the voice

[@getorganizednotpianoized239]

I would love to see them too. But I have trouble getting around in the downtown area. I don't like open spaces. There is a nice performing arts center in the suburbs not far from where I live, but Celtic Woman performs at the large theater downtown. I have a balance problem and depth perception distortion, so cities are intimidating for me. I am a suburbanite. When I'm outdoors, I prefer to be as close to the trees as possible. To make a long story short, my balance problem and depth perception distortion is why I have not been to see Celtic Woman even though they visited my local metro area twice in the last few years.

[@1961HORNET]

It is truly amazing how wonderful these young ladies Sing !!! Especially LISA Lambe she truly has an very uplifting and alluring voice !! Even more amazing is is the fact that she’s even nicer and kinder as a person , Which goes to show you and just shows you what kind of person she truly is !!! S F JONES

[@Rin-cu5fz]

I'm from Malaysia, your Celtic Culture Music is so beautiful♡

[@lexin8139]

The roles I picture the three playing based on their performances in the beginning: Lisa is the headstorng teenager with dreams of marrying a sailor. Chloë is her more responsible elder sister, possibly having already settled down with a family of her own. Susan would be their mother, working with Chloë to convince Lisa to stay at home.

[@LittleCubSpirit]

This is correct. Having met the three artists responsible and asked, I know this for sure.

[@owlcritic]

they are portraying a typical Irish family with two head strong sisters arguing ,one practical,the other dreamy and stead fast mom in the middle with the dad at wis end as to what to do with them.

[@petergibson2318]

Susan would not like being called their "mother". She is young. Susan's older brother is Brian McFadden from Westlife .

[@veronika4870]

I'm kind of wishing she didn't stay home, so she can follow her dreams and her sailors ;-)

[@gerryward9272]

@@veronika4870 I should have joined the navy and based in Galway,

[@johnsybob9694]

Lisa Lambe has got to be the most adorable human being I've ever seen in my life. Watching her bounce around on stage with that blanket of red curls just brings me indescribable joy. I can't even express how saddened I was to hear that she had left the group. :'(

[@DingDongNotes666]

No matter how I started my day, after watching this divine performance, I always end up feeling today is a great day.

[@anapautorres3506]

This performance and song is just magical, it feels like running in the woods with fairies and elves joining you it’s simply beautiful and the irish just gives it the final touch ✨

[@rebekahjustice1795]

How Mairead was able to play violin while dancing around the stage in high heels is absolutely incredible

[@valentinacavaliere7020]

Look how the light of the town The lights of the town are shining now Tonight I'll be dancing around I'm off on the road to Galway now Look how she's off on the town She's off on a search for sailors though There's fine fellas here to be found She's never been one to stay at home Home you'll go and it's there you'll stay And you've work to do in the morning Give up your dream of going away Forget your sailors in Galway Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Come now and follow me down Down to the lights of Galway where There's fine sailors walking the town And waiting to meet the ladies there Watch now he'll soon be along He's finer than any sailor so Come on now pick up your spoons He's waiting to hear you play them WHOOO! Here today and she's gone tomorrow And next she's going to Galway Jiggin' around and off to town And won't be back until morning Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Off with a spring in my step The sailors are searching Galway for A young lady such as myself For reels and jigs and maybe more Stay here and never you mind The lights of the town are blinding you The sailors they come and they go But listen to what's reminding you Handsome men surrounding you Dancing a reel around you Home you'll go and it's there you'll stay And you've work to do in the morning Give up your dream of going away Forget your sailors in Galway Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Listen to the music flow I'm falling for the flow of home I'm home to dance till dawning Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Stay a while and we'll dance together now As the light is falling We'll reel away till the break of day And dance together till morning Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Téir abhaile riú, téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Mhearai Téir abhail gus fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta Do Mhargadh de - do mhargadh déanta

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Thank you for The lyrics

[@ghosting17]

I was looking for your comment thanks🌟🙏🙏💙💙

[@EvaLe-uw5rl]

Thanks for the lyrics!

[@DevinLotusSpires]

2:20 replay button

[@CrazywolfgamerPRO]

Never in my life have I thought i’d be here. This is one of my favourite songs and always seems to calm me down. The melody is just so amazing it’s hard to stay upset with this playing, when I’m upset I always come to this song it’s one of my favourites and always will be. Thank you xx

[@Hideüm]

I'm of Scottish origin (very faintly) and an American. My mum is an Aussie and my dad's an American. I love the Scottish and Irish music, always have, always will. This was one of the first actual Irish/Scottish Gaelic music I ever came in contact with

[@franciscosauceda95]

4:06 is my last brain cell when I'm trying to sleep.

[@Poetic_Tragedy]

i love how at 0:49 she just picks up the small child

[@bananabird9917]

same

[@usmcvet84ify]

it was probably planned before the show even started

[@lominchungcindy6488]

Yes.

[@JessCaron]

Local Children Abducted by Singing Irish Women! Read all about it!

[@abbymonsterfrog123]

Helen Otis I know right. She does it like it's nothing XD

[@manangupta5126]

In all my years of using youtube, this is probably my first comment ever. But I just have to thank you, all of you, for making this. I only really discovered Irish/Celtic music a couple days ago, but I am absolutely obsessed. This hit me in ways I can't describe, it fills my heart with a pure, calm feeling that is so much more and can't be written down in words. I live in a completely different corner of the world and I doubt you'd ever come here and I doubt I'd ever be able to see a performance of yours live, but after seeing this I so desperately wish to. After listening to this, I just stop listening to other music for a while and just drown in the memory of it, it feels so damn good, I can forget all other problems in my life. I myself don't understand how a song whose lyrics don't even relate to me touches me so, but here I am.

[@sergel02]

This was one of the best line ups of Celtic Woman ever. These 4 worked so well together.