The Fields of Athenry ( lyrics )

The Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly ( with lyrics )

[@susanhoran6576]

My brother Michael passed away a year ago today. I woke up singing this song in a dream. Now I’m crying in my kitchen in Yonkers NY . I pray he has wings in heaven above. He didn’t have an easy life here this time around. He took the hits for all of us when we were kids.

[@eileenginnetty8211]

❤

[@dangerousdennis1676]

When mammy was in a coma for 4 days.. I went in to see her and held her hand.. I spoke to her, but no response... So I sang this to her.... I swear she squeezed my hand.... Christ, I miss her......

[@louisbusingye743]

Bless you!

[@shannondawn44]

Oh my . This comment really touched me . I'm sure you gave her great comfort . Sending a virtual hug from The Canadian Maritimes

[@dangerousdennis1676]

@@shannondawn44 Thank you. God bless you and yours...

[@aygulerce]

Dangerous Dennis 😔😔😔

[@dangerousdennis1676]

@@aygulerce Bonsoir mon petite.....

[@taggy193]

This was played at one of my friends funeral when I was 16. Went to bed feeling unwell , never woke up . His name was Micheal , and this song gets me still 17 years later . Love ya Mike , I still think about you daily my brother .

[@carolroberts4614]

My other half lost a brother at that age. We are elderly now, and the sorrow is still in his face when he talks about him. Forever young, like your friend/brother. I'm so sorry.

[@jdez8324]

The priest wouldn't allow this at my uncles funeral today so all the Irish lads started singing it graveside it was lovely RIP BERNiE

[@sodaking6858]

Damn what a priest tho

[@christophfurler7252]

Priests and churches are not better than the crown and similar stuff. But good to read, that you and your family and friends could pay him the last respects

[@hawkerrielly9317]

was my fathers fav love song sadly he passed away 3 years ago 92 and proud man miss his wisdom pity that priest wouldnt let it be sung in chapel ....sorry for your loss

[@magistar2243]

I don't believe you. I have studied theology. They aren't allowed to "allow" anything. If he forbid it in anyway you could have given him the boot.

[@nattyd1555]

such a great song to sing. sang it yesterday at my Grandads funeral, God bless you grandad Bob

[@GreenLava09]

Every true Irish man gets that feeling in your chest when you hear this. Our ancestors went through so much shit but the spirit never died.

[@stebro8124]

Green Lava Them land hungry bastards.

[@sodaking6858]

Green Lava as the old saying goes You'll never beat the Irish meaning you may win battles against us but you will never break our spirit the bastards tried to wipe us out but they failed we endured and overcome the hardship there's a reason we are called the fighting Irish

[@Craig-gq4gb]

Green Lava ‘Nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the will of one Irishman that doesn’t want to be broken’ 💚☘️🇮🇪

[@larrycull9032]

@@Craig-gq4gb the fighting irish

[@donewithyourshit1054]

I don't have a drop of Irish blood in me, lived in Ireland and got to love her dearly

[@InfogramTV]

I am from Turkey, and I’m very proud of my ancestors who helped Irish people while they were suffering from famine, by sending wheat from Anatolia. Long live Ireland, damn to all brutal now and then. Never forget all humanity is a big family.

[@jimmyc9166]

We will not forget your people's generosity during our famine( British genocide) when I first heard of the shipments of food that were sent I discovered some went to Dundalk, which would not be far from were my ancestors we at that time... so much thanks..✌

[@user-qi5jw2hg1c]

Major respect to our Ottoman friends then and our Turkish brothers today

[@burn1898]

The Turkish sultan offered £12,000 (£500k today) but the British crown refused to allow it. So he sent several ships full of food, the British tried to sink them but all the ships made it to drogheda. That’s why drogheda has the Islamic crescent moon as their town symbol, to honour the generosity of the Turkish sultan, who literally saved thousands of lives.

[@csv9454]

The only people that helped us, minus the the Cherokee native Americans who sent 100 dollars or way. Always remembered. Thank you.

[@cameronburke8002]

The city of Drogheda adopted the star and crescent in honour of what the Ottomans did for us.

[@jblades722]

Who else is listening to this in 2022. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Take care. ☘️💚

[@tipperny76]

Listening on St. Patrick's Day in 2024 🍀

[@alexanderharkess180]

Respect from Scotland..so sad for your Beautiful Country..

[@Daniel-vj9oq]

🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@okcreativename]

ah yes, Scotland i hope that was a joke LMAO

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@Daniel-vj9oq Songs about the IRA killing English children and pregnant women don't sound quite so romantic, do they Daniel.

[@thatrandomirishpotato4779]

@@TonyEnglandUK no one mentioned the ira

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@thatrandomirishpotato4779 Yes they did.

[@limmeh7881]

"Against the famine and the crown I rebelled, they cut me down" probably one of the most powerful lines of the song for me..

[@johnoconnor4623]

Agree that they are powerful lines and I also love the starting line "For he stole Trevellyan's corn so the kids might see the morn", almost the point of the song? Love both lines, no argument on either one and they both make me emotional.

[@owendaly6610]

Jason are you Irish I am

[@margrau8264]

+John O'Connor Idem

[@colindoherty1891]

Jason yeah you're right great song

[@puddylump41]

oh god, yeah that line always gets me as well, when it mentions the the wee starving kids!

[@teresa8477]

Proud that I had the balls to have this song played at my wedding reception IN LONDON . With mostly english people in the room apart from my Dad and his Irish brothers :)

[@billybirdy1]

hope your day went well glad you you had balls I wood have to

[@KALLUMROSS]

you should of got ya balls out

[@andym5983]

Every nationality is in London so it wouldn’t make a blind bit of difference!

[@kennypearce2371]

@rxp56 It does, they weren't good times for the working people here either. Another reason why we don't feel the Irish as foreigners here. Times change and no Irish not welcome here signs are where they belong, in the bin. Erin go bragh or however it's done

[@davehodges1843]

@rxp56 It,s a beautiful song.

[@mhannah3]

"Now you must raise our child with dignity" and "against the famine and the crown, I rebelled the cut me down" were two of the strongest lines I felt

[@axanarphoenix4976]

In memory of the passing of Pete St. John , who wrote this, he was 90 years old. May he rest in Peace 🕊️

[@paulcollinson2970]

Traitor

[@c8james]

My nana was an amazing Irish lady. This was her favourite song. She sadly passed away now . We played this at her funeral .. Love listening to it.. Reminds me of her

[@seanbyrne5718]

Sorry for your loss

[@bystra2248]

I am Polish and honestly speaking... listening to this song always brings tears to my eyes. From sadness to glory, long live proud people of Ireland!

[@TindaIPSC]

+bystra2248 Im Lithuanian . Its the same felling to me... someone cuts the onion..

[@benjisop]

+bystra2248 French with Polish roots here, it does the same. And the feelings are improved by the French/Irish friendship...

[@0230578779]

indeed..same words from a german. raise the childs with dignity

[@dylanmongan1284]

Nice words buddy

[@nicoleoneill1341]

Hon Ireland👏💚👏💚👏💚👏

[@farhananwar3186]

"against the famine and the crown". I'm Bengali, that line hits the hardest for me (Bengal famine). It's quite cool to know that despite being from a completely different culture, you can still relate to good pieces of music

[@erinbrilley709]

It can certainly be relatable to more than just the Irish, so many people across the world suffered at the hands of the British, it's such a powerful song its great so many of us can feel United by it

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@erinbrilley709 Sing us all a song about the Irish Republican Army blowing a pregnant woman in half on the London Underground, Erin.

[@taeblends]

@@erinbrilley709 How did they suffer? Genuinely want to know

[@taeblends]

@@TonyEnglandUK Nobody claims those extremists 🤐

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@taeblends On another comment, you had to ask what the conflict even was, I'm not convinced you're qualified to comment. 🤐🤐

[@ciaracoughlan5522]

Every single time I listen to that song I feel for EVERYONE who experienced the Irish famine and I start crying. Well Done Paddy Reilly for singing that song. Well Done.

[@sarnobat2000]

How can something so sad be so beautiful to listen to? That's one way to never forget the suffering of people in the past.

[@iantotherealdub3924]

I'm from the Republic of Ireland, love my history and peace to Scotland always🇮🇪

[@britishtomlad3679]

Is the Republic of Ireland ran by sèan fièn or something with similar spelling to that??

[@mustafamohamed1074]

I am from Egypt and this song made my tears fall. Greetings to every free human being, regardless of their language, race or religion, and a curse on every thief and occupier.

[@bjornwickstrom642]

Im from Sweden, such a great and powerful song! It's obvious the world love and supports Ireland, me included!! Love to Ireland!

[@mijj221]

This song was played when the curtains closed at my Grandpa's Funeral at the crematorium. Best send off we could have ever given anybody. He deserved it all. What a legend of a man. RIP Grandpa ☘️🇮🇪💚

[@rorysullivan4913]

The most beautiful of Irish songs. Fills me with sadness. The injustices of the past and the immense hurt it caused. South Africa

[@theothersidewonders2308]

I am a brummie and have lived in Birmingham all my life, but my mother and her side are all from Kilkenny, my heart will forever be connected to Ireland and I hope one day I may rest there...

[@d3ath.x]

my uncle passed away yesterday, this was his favourite song. he had a stroke 12 days ago with a bleed on the brain, he remembered us all and remembered this song, he was singing it to me. it will be played at his funeral, thank you for bringing so much joy to my uncles ears❤️.

[@finn9419]

I’m English born in London I’ve parents who’re Irish and songs of Ireland make me cry. Ireland’s in my heart 🇮🇪❤️

[@giantscauseway45]

That dont mean ur english ..if you were born in a stable that wouldnt make ya be a horse ..ur parents are irish that say it all

[@tak-475]

@@giantscauseway45 Lol 😆

[@OG-dp1kx]

​@giantscauseway45 he says he's English, move on.

[@Shendersonsports3003]

Endless respect for the Irish, this song always brings a tear to my eye. Lots of love from your Scottish brethren 🤝

[@psychobartus]

You are the same people, never forget the scots were originally from ireland and displaced the Picts

[@celticscribe7887]

@@psychobartus the scots came from the ulster kingdom's where the picts settled on northern Ireland. The picts were never displaced 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jeanmcdonald7786]

Well said

[@Fernandwinnie]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@margaretmolloy257]

Somerled Henderson .love this ❤ always tears listening .thanks for your lovely words.hi from Ireland 🇮🇪 to lovely Scotland.

[@NileBakura]

Mother was born in Northern Ireland. I was raised there. We grew up listening to these songs and from a young age we understood what songs like this meant. 30 years old now and these songs still make me cry.

[@thedodger1387]

No human being could not be moved by this song. As an English man it brings tears to my eyes. What it does to families whose ancestors bore such pain I just can't envisige.

[@kennethgoldie5257]

I spent New Years Eve at an Irish Bar one year since I was so far from home (Scotland) and I needed something familiar to comfort me, I didn't expect all the lads singing this tune the same way we belt out our songs, it was fucking brilliant! Let the free bird fly!

[@sibylsea]

I'm Australian. I just heard someone sing this song on the street today. I love the beautiful melody and the lyrics!

[@Spaced92]

I'm just sad he got sent to Sydney

[@dirtyraccoon1883]

As a Palestinian felt the injustice The words just broke my heart when i start to imagine the hardship that family went through as the rest of Ireland, hoping all the blessing from God to descend upon Ireland, and all mercy on the souls who suffered from the greed of such a neighbor. Let's not forget the famine that the Yemenis are suffering for the last 6 years caused by Saudis war and siege .

[@cheekygannon]

Free palestine our muslim brothers Ireland stands with palestine always

[@clifffaceledge]

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

[@CraicDealer]

God bless you. From the river to the sea

[@AngelEyesOOO1]

I love you Palestine 🇮🇪💖🇵🇸

[@irishpride9867]

Ireland stands with Palestine. FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@abdullahchhab2325]

Love from a Syrian!

[@nicky228]

I am not irish, have no irish roots. But I feel this song everytime I hear it. 'against the famine and the crown..' All the best from Germany

[@Craig-gq4gb]

nicky228 🇮🇪💚🇩🇪

[@catherinemaynes408]

nicky228 I’m from Northern of Ireland

[@john-kl3ux]

The germans. A great bunch if lads!

[@giuseppedefranco5826]

Io sono italiano. Grazie a tutti.

[@daeph123]

@@giuseppedefranco5826 youre welcome

[@marcodominguez138]

I really loved this song. Greatings from Mexico, sons of Éire. Irish people, my respect. Viva Ireland! Viva Roger Casement!

[@puddylump41]

+ marco dominguez Gracias Amigo Mio! Y Que viva Mexico lindo y quierido y hermoso! xx Yo soy Escocessa, (anunque de antepasados irlandeses) Pero vivia en Mexico por 3 anos, es un pais marvilloso, mi segunda hogar! xx Que bueno que le gustas ese cancion, amigo, porque ese cancion se trata de eventos verdaderos y tiene un gran significa para mi gente y mi cultura, porque todo lo que sufrierion los irlandeses, tambien se paso exactamente lo mismo con mi gente en Escocia. xx

[@randomuser5831]

Viva a failed gun runner? 😂 Wolfe tone? Robert Emmet? The young irelanders? The fenians? Patrick pearse? James Connolly? Micheal collins?

[@EnclosedPoolArea]

@@randomuser5831 Padraig Pearse and James Connolly died the same way. Failures too?

[@peterwaldie4478]

@@randomuser5831 james Connolly hibernians son from Edinburgh's little ireland.

[@CrazyMonkey679]

Greetings from Dublin 🇮🇪🇲🇽

[@annemarie5622]

Both my families are Irish but I was raised in Canada and was never taught Gaelic. That’s why I spend my time listening to Irish music and learning to play it, when I’m older I’m going to live in Ireland and hopefully join an Irish band. Long live Ireland 🇮🇪

[@georgkostler4185]

I have no boundaries or roots in Ireland, I only know the history and its still bone-chilling to hear this line: „Against the famine and the crown, I rebelled, they brought me down“ Lots of love from Germany

[@cameronburke8002]

It brings a tear to my eye every time. When the United Kingdom falls I will sing this with all my heart so the ancestors know we finally won.

[@user-raging_Prophet]

Mal Dropkick Murphys live gesehen? Stolz, Freude, Tränen - alles auf einmal. (plus -> in almost every *Irish Pub* I've been I made friends when singin that line, doesn't matter which song was actually played in the background!)

[@occidentadvocate.9759]

God Bless Germany. Germans too have suffered from English Tyranny.

[@TiocfaidhArLa34]

@@occidentadvocate.9759 ?

[@richardforster4293]

Respect from England no one deserves to die in such conditions let's hope for a united Ireland

[@vardyparty3577]

Thank u

[@chelseahogan8540]

Thank you from a republican 🇮🇪

[@jaydenk7x222]

Coming from galway thanks yeh boyo🍀

[@brendan3174]

Thank you.

[@davehodges1843]

Ireland should be as one, not divided, The crown has a lot to answer for, from a Brit.

[@nigeltrump6443]

I'm in Dublin today for the ireland v Wales 6 nations, this song gives me goosebumps and I'm sure it'll be sung today in a packed aviva! Us Taff's love our fellow celts.

[@-8l-924]

I learned of this song in the midst of six nations also. maybe the first weekend after hearing it was Ireland vs. England and the Irish started singing it after Sexton’s kick 3’ in. 🤣

[@sl_721]

🇮🇪❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@englishstarecopark6480]

As a Liverpool lad and LFC fan, this song gives me goosebumps ( also the modified " Fields of Anfield Road"). Our city has a wonderful Irish heritage that we are extremely proud of.

[@Sankalanersankalan]

I'm a Bengali.This song touches my heart when I go through the history of Great Bengal Famine.

[@mickconnolly5585]

My Dad is from Co Meath, I have family from his side that all live around Drogheda and Southern Ireland. I was born and grew up with this song, I love it and love England and Ireland..I cannot change history but love the Irish and English..Enjoy life everyone, I broke my neck at 17, life is short, enjoy a beer, music, fun!!!!!! Up the Royals

[@awrinrakshit8783]

I being an Indian can relate with this song so much! India and Ireland can be separated by miles but we share the same struggle, the same atrocity we faced from the Crown.

[@time4change878]

I am English and I hear what you say. The papers here are full of Bull about the crown on the death of QE2. There are good people everywhere and we need to stand together against tyranny.

[@joebees21]

My mother is Irish and my father English. Let the past be the past.

[@burna422]

@@joebees21 idiot. You’re British. Not Irish.

[@time4change878]

@@joebees21 When Royalty and the elite hand back all they have stolen from other peoples and countries I would agree. I would even take Charlie boy down the pub for a pint. Only then will the wounds be healed

[@thegrandmuftiofwakanda]

If it wasn't for the Crown you'd still be taking a shyte in a ditch and throwing spears at each other.

[@erinbrilley709]

My dads most favourite song, hs passed 13 years ago today. He was lowered into the ground to this song 💚

[@elenaninj7522]

I'm by nationality Polish but I lived in Ireland most of my childhood, so I love it. This song always brings me to tears, it's so sad

[@mangan4ever]

Such grace and pure beauty. My heart shall forever weep for Michael and Mary. All the very best to the Irish Freedom Fighters. FOREVER.

[@trachtaire]

I was singing this, with every local in earshot, in a Dublin bar a few weeks ago. Really shook the place. Gave this visiting Australian goosebumps.

[@isisalinastyles1900]

I also do have goosebumps everytime I listen to it.This as well "The Town I've Loved So Well" defintely is the most emotional folk song ever

[@AnitaCiffroy-rx2dm]

I'm of irish descent and this is my favorite irish song.❤

[@paulfrancis8764]

Heartbreaking, beautiful song! ❤🇮🇪🇵🇸

[@tammywarren7400]

I absolutely love this song. I have Irish roots (Ulster) and love all things Ireland, always makes me think of my Grandmother and her kind face and big smile. Cheers to all from Texas. I hope to visit someday. Now back to my Patrick Taylor novel.

[@rosettaston3d]

This was one of my dads favourite songs, he sadly passed away the other day, totally unexpected. Miss him very much

[@user-bt2vx2lr9j]

Heartbreaking.... Greating from Ireland 🇮🇪 to Palestine 🇵🇸

[@OG-dp1kx]

2 different situations. England and Scotland really never had any historical claim on Ireland, but Jews have always had kingdoms in the middle East since the beginning, so much more complicated

[@Elaopos]

I am Polish. As I hear this song, I have shivers on my body. Beautiful, amazing and sad song. I greet all the wonderful people from Ireland. I love Ireland :-)

[@garjude5412]

Legend

[@Eamonshort1]

We do not beg for freedom we fight for it. >based polish dude

[@adelinekeys6582]

That's a lovely thing to say. We love you guys too. ❤

[@fungusz_4292]

lots of polish people move to ireland as well 🤝

[@jimiguitar100]

I am a rock musician, I play in Irish pub in Dubrovnik and learning this song. It is very hard to hold the tears. It also makes me think of the strength to forgive... God bless you all.

[@ellenhilts-gossett4108]

+ivan kovacevic That's lovely, Ivan. You understand human solidarity!

[@mr.quality8808]

Thank you and God bless you also :)/

[@cailinfitz5010]

aw god bless! its a lovely song! I'm going to Dubrovnik and can't wait

[@SuperThompson63]

+ivan kovacevic god bless you brother

[@FLOUNDERMILKSHAKE]

Much respect from the United States. The Irish people are our true brothers in spirit.

[@rkenny8399]

What a musical masterpiece ! god rest all does brave Irish hero's who fought and died for Ireland's freedom.🌷🍀🌻🌻

[@stevejones9450]

my brother on law bernie sang irish songs every saturday night in the bottom club in mold this song brought the house down every time and now he's singing for the angeis .rest in peace my mate love and miss you forever ❤

[@irenagrant-koch7159]

Wonderful Irish songs. Who can not love them?

[@MenaConroy52]

This is my favourite Irish song. My Irish parents would place this when I was small. I never appreciated the music then but as I'm older now and fascinated with Irish history, this song really resonates with me.

[@moon01028]

My nana died earlier this year and it her birthday today. She loved this song, and to celebrate her birthday, I want to listen to this song. :-) I love you Nana...

[@grzegorzh598]

crying when I listen to it ... you were born to be free, greetings from Poland

[@Tk-vd6rc]

Had to sing this for my grandma at her funeral I miss you ♥️

[@usergd45]

Greetings from Serbia for proud people of Ireland.

[@wayneaskew7544]

My mamma just not long died 😢 and every time I listen to this song I know she is free she will always be in my heart ♥ thank u for this song

[@neilwilliamson667]

I am an Englishman and I look back at the way we treated the Irish people in the 19th century.It is no wonder they wanted their independence from the crown.This song says it all.The British Empire has a lot to answer for!!!

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 💚🇮🇪💚

[@DarthPhallix]

Not just the Irish, to be frank. The vast wealth and enormous breadth of the British Empire was built largely on a centuries old policy of ruthless colonialism and exploitation. Their antics in India and participation in over two hundred years of the Atlantic Slave Trade alone are monstrous crimes against humanity that they still have yet to answer for.

[@paulcollinson2970]

Yeah we ruled the world

[@MrColincrewe]

Well done Neil Williamso I am the same it is important for us English people who care to show we do not all think everything the British empire did was great.

[@neilmallick2]

Love from India...for the last line 🇮🇳

[@arkhamknight_girl2854]

My Dad loved this song. He use to have this playing almost every day. He passed away in December. On the day of his Funeral, we had this song playing at the Graveyard. Every time I listen to this song, I think of my Dad. I miss him so much🕊❤️

[@thomaslangner8894]

Didn't know this amazing song before I stumbled upon it this morning after reading a BBC article about Trevelyan. Left me shattered and in tears.

[@stevenmackin3670]

Imagratation 2 domination

[@isisalinastyles1900]

This is literally the most emotional version because of the real illustration of the mother left alone without her husband taken to prison colony...🙏 Fortunately,this dark part of irish history is over but this song holds the Irish together and shows how strong they are🇮🇪 ❤

[@robdealb91]

I'm italian, I know the irish history, and the story under this beautiful song; two years ago I visited Dublin, and in every pub I entered, I asked to groups and singers to play this song, and then I sang together, with tears in my eys

[@rosagazzola3473]

I'm italian too and i love this song

[@user-gu3vj7mp3w]

I am japanese. I can't english but I love this song and italy. l will go to ireland and italy. tokyo olympic 100m and 100m×4 gold medal congratulations. I like italy soccer national team . please stop portugal and CR7... this year meet soccer world cup!

[@stefanstojsic8361]

Every time I listen to this song, I get goosebumps. Amazing song, very powerful and emotional. Greetings from Serbia.

[@markt2700]

My grandads favourite song. Played at his funeral today :( Love you forever & always grandpa ❤️

[@staceydeangelo4474]

I love this song. I'm going to play this when I visit my Mom and Dad's grave. She always wanted to go to Ireland.

[@IrishRebel23]

💚

[@dympnabarber7221]

I love my I love my beautiful country I love my beautiful country of Ireland always in my heart forever and ever love you and God bless all the people of Ireland we will have peace and we will have love in our country just wait and see god is with us love love d y m p n a

[@frandavies0]

This has to be one of the most beautiful songs in existence.

[@michaeld2473]

@ronnie davies _peace_ it just doesn't work in today's world

[@cwm6203]

@ronnie davies British are cruel? Guess I'll just die then

[@Echo-yg5bw]

of course

[@cloverboy75]

@ronnie davies x

[@765ketyjo]

I'm English with strong Irish roots. I've always been aware of this song,it's title in particular, but never truly listened it. I have to say,i absolutely love it, from first bar to last.Hauntingly beautiful, with words that move. Absolutely brilliant.Really intrigued to learn it was only composed in the 70s.

[@keithohara8051]

Oh man I'll adore this song till the day I die. Paddy Reilly you done that so well to be remembered forever..YNWA.

[@silviastraffi3374]

God bless the Ireland. Great song solidarity and respect from the Italy.

[@plebonhomme6982]

That's crazy you have the exact name of my ex. Magari sei tu? Sei di Ostia?

[@rainersteuerwald7896]

such a sad story...but it's a lovely land, a lovely song and a lovely voice.... Greeting to Ireland from Germany!

[@Freethinkingtheist77]

As an Englishman, now living in Northern Ireland, I find this the most beautiful piece of music. And desperately sad. "Against the famine and the crown..." Although I'm proud to be English, I'm not proud of everything in our history. This song captures perfectly some of the past injustices and the sorrow they caused.

[@andrewquinn5837]

My Dad fell in love to this after hearing it getting sung by the Irish at Anfield in the Euro 96 playoff against the Netherlands. Always played before he went out for his traditional pint on a Sunday night and explained the historical significance of it to me. Heard it on Channel 4s Help and I was filling up , 🇮🇪

[@shak9336]

Who else is listening to this great song hoping to listen it in the pub once life is back to normal. 😉

[@ellenhilts-gossett4108]

I love this traditional song. . .the short-story of so much of Ireland's history.

[@TheLynn25]

+Ellen Hilts-Gossett ...this song was written by Danny Doyle in 1979...proof that a song need not be old to touch hearts when it speaks about history

[@ellenhilts-gossett4108]

Lynn Dance It is so lovely. I remember playing it over and over again in Castletownroche, Co. Cork, with my friend/lover. He thought I was a bit mad, but I'm stirred by the lyrics and sincerity of the feelings!

[@elizajohn5]

+Lynn Dance this song was in fact written by Pete St John.

[@tonyparky2360]

@@elizajohn5 Quite right and it was written around 1974ish

[@margrau8264]

Time flies and this song still being goals for me. I wish someday I can live in Ireland.

[@olwynyoung6499]

My favourite song at Karaoke for me to sing. Powerful rendition being sung here. I'm carrying DNA of Irish family. Blessings!

[@spacemanx9595]

I learned this song on st. Patrick's day while on vacation in Ireland this year. It's a heart breaker of a song!

[@marylyons1710]

played at my dad's funeral !!!🍀💚🍀💚 7 year's ago....

[@noelomahoney8596]

Rip

[@janblok2061]

Mary Lyons

[@bernardmcdonagh9215]

R.I.P🇮🇪

[@eddaughton426]

sorry for your loss

[@SUBSUB-zx3ou]

How much v-bucks did he have?

[@funeralflxwers]

love from newfoundland! This song is a joy to hear at any pub

[@Teddyb1939]

Such a lovely timbre to Paddy's voice , possibly the best version ever, such a beautiful song.

[@potdog1000]

as a Englishman with Irish heritage it hits home, even though it was written in 79, it feels true

[@nattynige1022]

My dad came from County Clare. I only recently discovered this via submitting my DNA. I've since been to Ireland twice to visit many of my newfound cousins. I always loved this song, which has a lot more meaning for me now. 💚

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

I'm from Cavan. I submitted my DNA to Ancestry DNA 4 months ago and have not heard from them

[@istvanlipak6193]

What wunderful song! Regards to all from Hungary.

[@emithecake7897]

István Lipák true

[@johnoconnor4623]

I have heard this song for as long as it has been sung by Paddy Reilly and would you you believe I still listen with tears in my eyes. Do you have songs like this in Hungary?

[@patolsen8787]

I am in tears as I always am when I hear this song. It just breaks my heart knowing that the lyrics are probably true....just for a loaf of bread or corn.

[@edwardbreen4403]

I always think of my proud Irish mother who never forgave the British for the conditions that this song brings forth. She was proud of her Irish heritage, and the United State of America. God Bless you mom. Ed Breen

[@proameoba5283]

Yep. That’s a lot of the poeple in Ireland.

[@sl_721]

God bless you Edward ❤️🇮🇪

[@danieldogea1263]

I am from Roumanie but i like this song,its verry special.good bless you irish people.

[@ArnoutVI]

i think that people form every country find truth in this powerfull song. at least i can place without any problems this song in the history of my people

[@FreezinFury]

Iam English when i hear the Irish sing this it brings me to tears .We are stuck with the boring god save the queen . Wish we could have such a passionate song with meaning like this.

[@grainnemckeown1681]

Our fierce nationalism comes from our history with you lot. Most of our songs are about nationalism (this one, Ireland's call, the national anthem, etc) with most of them having a string 'fuck the English' undertone. We no longer feel that way about the Brits but the songs live on and are a great source of pride because of the nationalism. That's why they're particularly popular with Northern Irish nationalists. The English aren't particularly nationalistic hence the lack of songs. And if the English did have nationalistic songs they would unfortunately be controversial among former colonies. It's a pity that you guys aren't comfortable expressing deep nationalism but that's the way the land lies. Even if there were songs I doubt that you would belt them out the way we do.

[@robertjacob3910]

speak for yourself saying we no longer have hate for the british...hate is still strong if you look hard enough

[@FreezinFury]

I dont hate the Irish never had they have done nothing to offend or hurt me directly .

[@thxverymuch6962]

Grainne McKeown I hope no one is stupid enough to listen to you.

[@radiosnail]

haters are always going to hate.

[@williamchambers1334]

I have too say as a die hard loyalist I love the tune. The lyrics are also brilliant. Part of our history, whether, you are a red coat, or a Fenian.

[@muziogaming25]

Who’s here in 2022 still rocking this

[@Snuffko]

I am from Bosnia and was in Ireland for the Ireland v Bosnia match and fell in love with Ireland and its people! Such a powerful song!

[@daraj02]

Hopefully both Ireland and Bosnia qualify for the 2018 WC

[@lukemurray8108]

Esnef Kovac I was at that match to.

[@ethanlfc9886]

Bosnia good team dzeko pjanic

[@CeoDanny]

Love this song 🎵 make me thing of my great grandad back in 1946

[@morgankelly4430]

Esnef Kovac i was at that game too

[@zlatkokovach7862]

What wonderful song! Regards to all from Macedonia.

[@gabrielmoore1894]

*Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, don't steal Greek history

[@zlatkokovach7862]

Republic of Macedonia. We have our own history. www.historyofmacedonia.org

[@kiandenexwkatholoumyalo1085]

Zlatko Kovach i am not a greek nationalist but mate, alexander is a greek word, alexander means the man who protect others.The greek verb is αλεξω.it means protect...Philip is a greek word too...it means the man who is friendly to horses....every ancient greek name has a meaning...historians who wrote for alexander were also greeks...you guys are just slavs...

[@gabrielmoore1894]

Zlatko Kovach You're deluded

[@gabrielmoore1894]

ki an den exw katholou myalo Couldn't put it better myself

[@Fernandwinnie]

A beautiful and moving song. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@lornafraserwaterworth559]

❤️ My favourite Irish song by the wonderful Paddy Reilly ❤️💕❤️

[@zenhaelcero8481]

This, for me, is the definitive version of the song. I've listened to six or eight other versions on KZbin, and nothing else quite matches up to the feeling and the emotion of Paddy Reilly here.