The Boys of Barr na Sráide

"The Boys of Barr na Sráide" (the boys from the top of the street) is a lyric poem by Irish poet Sigerson Clifford. It was later set to music and has become a popular song. The singer is Donie Nolan from west Limerick. The poet grew up partly in the town of Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland, which is the locale for the song. The lyrics mention the folk tradition of boys "hunting the wren" on St. Stephen's Day, as well as Irish War of Independence, the Irish Civil War, and emigration.

[@mossie3515]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. My mother used to sing it.

[@dobman2011]

A hard enough song to sing with backing but a lone voice, well that's just fantastic. My mother sang this by my uncle's graveside in Cill Mhearnóg cemetery beside the town last spring and it hasn't left my head since. The photos are remarkable.

[@ShillyO]

Thank you so much! I wish that I had been able to use all high-resolution photos, but this was just an amateur project. I am glad it is so meaningful to you.

[@danielbarrett2790]

The singer is Donie Nolan from west Limerick

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Wonderful photo montage and a fine rendition of this song. It never fails to move me.

[@partisan72]

amazing voice,with these beautiful pictures just deepens the emotions of this haunting song.

[@lynnmcvey9128]

the best version of the song and video that I have heard. The brave men and women of Kerry gave their lives so we could breathe the lovely free air of Kerry, one of them was my great uncle, John Clifford a cousin to Sigerson., Who is the singer of the song?

[@EmmaOReilly]

This is so beautiful! I'd love to know who the singer is!

[@ShillyO]

Thanks for the nice comments. Fair play to the singer!

[@mariegordon6248]

Wonderful. What a beautiful rendition and montage

[@jamesdonohoe8464]

Lovely great story and singer thanks

[@josieobrien5472]

Who's the singer

[@denisoconnor6343]

Unbelievable 👍

[@michaelcarr7595]

A truly great song and beautifully sung.

[@tadhgoconnor8427]

Are you from cahersiveen

[@ShillyO]

+Tadhg OConnor No, I'm a Yank! But I love the song.

[@annfitzgerald8901]

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