The Foggy Dew (Irish War Song)

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[@kyleburrow3351]

Well sung. The Foggy Dew is best sung as a lament, in addition to a war song. We grieve our fallen fathers, and we honor their fight. Well sung, indeed. I appreciate this a lot.

[@HuckFlynn]

Agreed. I have a small collection of various versions of the song from various groups and the diversity is interesting: a few sing it as a rousing call to arms for the struggle in general; some sing it as an acknowledgement of the sacrifice and tribute to the fallen; and some few sing it as a lament. A group called "The Jolly Beggarmen" did a rather defiant version (with a totally different third verse, btw) exemplifying the first type and the rendition by Sinead O'Connor and the Chieftains is, to me, the best of the last type. The music dropping away to leave Sinead's voice crying out to the fallen is powerful to put it mildly. @Colm you did a great version of this amazing song -- thank you for this. If you're doing more of these, then yes please!

[@tylerhaddock6999]

Just discovered this gem. As a proud decendent of the Britons of the isles of Man, this song gives me shivers. Helps me remember the struggles and glorious triumphs of the brave Warrior Celtic Spirit which shall never die so long as we remember and Honner their sacrifice of both body mind and souls of our honorable dead.

[@kuno3336]

@@tylerhaddock6999 as a none-too-proud descendant of Britain, I too got the shivers

[@songbird427]

That explains why I almost just commented “💪😭”. I just didn’t think it would make sense to most people. Thanks for using words to say it. Spot on. Strange how many Irish songs are 💪😭.

[@lindamclean8809]

Quite stirring ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonathanymusic]

I WOULD DIE FIGHTING THE ENGLISH BESIDE YE, COLM MCGUINNESS

[@thephantomspectator407]

Erín Gó Braugh!

[@kurtisdeakin]

I mean, steady on, old boy. Most of us are quite civilized, nowadays *sips brandy

[@thephantomspectator407]

@@kurtisdeakin Oh, Aye? Ye can take that up wi' The Morrígan, when we make her an offering o' yer feckin' milk-white liver! * smears face with woad.

[@TyrantJane]

Ведь Падди с самого детства терпеть не мог англичан.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Let's GO, brother bear!

[@amyhoeksema9850]

I'm American. I have no Irish ties (that I know of), yet by like, the 6th note of this song, I was RARIN' to fight some English!

[@saludanite]

Things have a way of returning. Do not forget these verses.

[@Robbikelly]

Now more than ever.

[@darius0lupus]

​@Robbikelly no there is no invasion and destruction Irish peoples homes by those who feel no care for their new home and have seized seats of power, no clue what you speak of

[@anthonyhulse1248]

And some of us have equal amounts of English and Irish blood.

[@Jaywalker45]

​@@anthonyhulse1248half blood who ??? Britain is dead

[@CanadianPhinsFan853]

IRELAND FOR THE IRISH

[@Nmc-dz8bj]

Lyrics, for anyone interested: As down the glen one Easter morn to a city fair rode I There, armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by No pipe did hum no battle drum did sound its loud tattoo But the Angelus Bells, o'er the Liffey's swell, rang out in the foggy dew Right proudly high in Dublin Town, hung they out a flag of war 'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky than at Suvla or Sud-El-Bar And from the plains of Royal Meath, strong men came hurrying through While Britannia's Huns, with their long-range guns, sailed through in the foggy dew The bravest fell, and the Requiem bell rang mournfully and clear For those who died that Eastertide in the springing of the year While the world did gaze, with deep amaze, at those fearless men, but few Who bore the fight that freedom's light might shine through the foggy dew And back through the glen, I rode again, and my heart with grief was sore For I parted then with valiant men, whom I never shall see no more But to and fro in my dreams I go and I kneel and pray for you For slavery fled, O glorious dead, when you fell in the foggy dew

[@AmneziaAztec]

thank you)

[@ivanlagayacrus1891]

if im not mistaken im pretty certain its "no battle drum, did sound its loud **sad tune**" and "but the **angel's bells**, o'er the liffey's swells" Edit: please stop replying I got it I'm wrong here I'm tired of getting notifications for this

[@annbashir5888]

Thank you

[@elarapi4695]

Thank you!

[@jerdnastark1399]

No time to look at lyrics when you're too busy admiring this man's *amazing* vocal capabilities. 😂 (Jokes aside, thanks.)

[@alexm-e4910]

My great grandfathers on my dad’s side were in the Post Office and at Bolands Mill in 1916. I never got to meet them but they both lived through to see their republic flourish. Even if they were on opposite sides of the ensuing civil war. 🇨🇦🇮🇪

[@MrGeorocks]

A common thing during the civil war, entire families became estranged from each other.

[@Nyx_2142]

@@MrGeorocks Common thing during any civil war.

[@Sorchia56]

My great grandfather fought then left Ireland in 1914 for the US, great Nana followed with the kids the next year. We still have our family estate in Belfast that we go stay at. I knew my great grandparents, on both sides, very well. We’re Scottish as well. They fought in WWI & grandfather’s fought in WWIII for the States. We’ve all dual citizenship so we go back and forth often! I was the only one to work and take up arms for the US, keep the tradition going. Our daughters now work as contractors for the US. We’ve never forgotten where we hail from through and keep all the Irish/Scot traditions alive.

[@nathandrake459]

No conflict is ever black and white and absolutely does divide families , why do you think people say "never mention politics or religion at the dinner table". I'm PROUD to say I've both family members who've joined the British army to fight the Germans and who also..........stayed at home to deal with domestic issues. I raise a glass to both

[@unclechris4252]

I'm related to Tom Clarke, one of the founders of the IRA.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

This song is NOW available on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1Qmfwnt68HuY3n4Rsdq84y?si=7fcd71879735443c Thanks so much for checking this out! I'm going to start doing more Irish music, since it's what I tend to enjoy the most and by the looks of things, so do you! Please leave any suggestions below. And keep staying very handsome!

[@Guagex]

You sir are worth a tavern and friends every time you sing. Thank you once again.

[@ShadowBlade765]

I'd love to hear you cover Back Home in Derry or Van Diemen's land

[@jfleisch365]

If you haven't already, I would love to hear you sing Wild Mountain Thyme, or The Orange and The Green.

[@tyler2212]

personally id like to hear the tale of cu chulainn :D

[@a_waltzing_matilda5735]

There’s an Irish American song called “The Irish volunteer” it was sang by the Irish soldiers during the American civil war. I think you could do it really well

[@melijov]

What a powerful voice! What a glorious fight for freedom. Long live Irish people and their music !!!

[@BitDinosaur710]

Dude, im literally walking home at night and a massive fog rolled in. The timing of this song is immaculate

[@thewhislingrover]

I almost cry every time the fog rolls in

[@erinoneill-ze8ke]

😂

[@MrZemme]

The breath control this requires even at normal speed is intense and he took it slower. I'm blown away. The instrumentalization behind this is breathtaking too, especially in the beginning around "The Angelus Bells".

[@mariekelly2016]

Nice one son I'm a McGuiness on my mother's side and there's a lot of us out there love light and blessings to you ☘️

[@leebear2845]

GRAB YOUR SWORDS MEN! TONIGHT WE FIGHT FOR IRELAND!

[@wmorris2375]

Celts!!!

[@XarlVIIILegion]

When?

[@rorymoore9269]

Are ladies allowed in the rank? If so then I shall Raise arms

[@cy-one]

*confused not Irish noises* Where did this sword come from? Who are you guys? Why am I even here? Why are we charging the English?

[@Kunta-Kinte002]

You will fight for Ireland with speaking the language of the saxons?

[@H.P.Loveshack]

There's another verse that's not included in most versions, but it's so good. Oh the night fell black, and the rifles' crack made perfidious Albion reel, 'Mid the leaden rain, seven tongues of flame flashed over the lines of steel. By each shining blade a prayer was said that to Ireland her sons be true. And when the morning broke, the war flag shook its folds out o'er the foggy dew.

[@andrewmalinowski6673]

The first version I listened to included that verse

[@epicsakura101]

Where can I find a version that includes this?

[@schechter01]

@@epicsakura101 These guys have it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3y4Yoiuh9F4ZrM

[@SV-fm5or]

Perhaps the single most sung verse, when I break this out amongst my co-workers, and they look at me incredulously, like I've come from a distant land. Predominantly Norse/Scottish on mine father's side, but my mother's blood is Irish, and when I think of a distant land, Ireland comes to mind. Even though my Father's blood goes farther back... and I must explain Perfidious, and Albion to those around me.

[@bobthegirl90]

@epicsakura101 this excellent version by Daoirí Farrell has it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ3aYodjgsR5hMU

[@andreav83]

Wow. THIS is the reason I love Irish folk music - so much emotion. It cuts deep and tells stories you feel...and Colm, your voice is one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Please never stop singing and making music. You're so talented. Your music speaks to my very core.

[@angelapilliard4553]

I love it too! It's not just because it's in my blood; it's just awesome, beautiful, & complex!

[@CantusTropus]

"For the great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, for all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad." -G.K. Chesterton

[@Cathy-Read-Art]

What she said!

[@cml524]

Yeah, he has an incredible range too. He can achieve deep lows and piercing highs just the same. Very talented singer!

[@karukun0212]

Back again. I am memorizing this now. I have a hard timer getting through it without tears. They flow both for my ancestors/people and all they gave in so many ways for Irish freedom, and for us now who face the same challenge, and how meaningful that is.

[@skycendre257]

it was St Patrick's Day last year and I tried to sing this song like you're doing, full voice and putting my heart in it. At the line "Who bore the fight that freedom's light might shine through the foggy dew" I started crying, that's just how powerful this line is. Next time I'll have your voice to do it for me

[@thewhislingrover]

I can't sing it either I shatter too at that line

[@thewhislingrover]

I'm almost weeping now

[@joedonnelly6721]

If you do it often enough you will get used to it. Persist

[@monstertrucktennis]

Every so often There comes a time. When people That would rather be left alone, Choose to turn and face the Jackals of Slavery It is at that time The Jackals learn One Lion is it takes. The Wolf

[@captainchaos3053]

Shame on you to sing this on St Patrick day

[@Minilena]

Fun fact: On the Celtic Circle CD featuring this wonderful song performed by The Chieftains and Sinéad O'Connor , the track on the disk is actually called The Froggy Dew if you check the track names through a computer. Listened to it so many times growing up

[@silviasanchez648]

Now I imagine the Easter Rising happening in a different universe where frogs were dominant species...

[@Caramelle58]

@@silviasanchez648 Gotta love this picture : All these froggies going to war … they would have croaked until the enemies would give up 😀

[@omicrondec]

​@@silviasanchez648 Watership Down: Bog Wars

[@ericwilner1403]

@@Caramelle58 Frog of Cambreadth!

[@DietrichvonSachsen]

As we all know... it's not easy being Green. :p

[@lamiagumbo]

One of my favorite things about this artist is that his voice is so full of emotion. It's one thing to be good in a technical sense but his voice just has so many colors to it, I love it!

[@semperinfidel2115]

The banjo is a lovely addition, a nod to the American Irish.

[@MasonShmason]

Your keening is so strong, I got shivers. The vocal fry adds to your lament so well. My family was Catholic in what's now Northern Ireland...fled Ireland for many reasons long before the Easter Rising. We diaspora need to educate themselves on things like this, our fathers' brothers are still family, and they fought like hell for a free Ireland.

[@Lechu20111]

I am from Argentina, but I feel a deep and inexplicable admiration for the Irish brothers and their culture. This song and others like The Parting Glass or Ireland's Call move me to the verge of tears. Long live the Irish people!

[@irishpride9867]

Admiral William Browne. Las Islas Malvinas Argentina

[@Rob-cq9hq]

I believe the parting glass is actually scottish

[@Lechu20111]

@@Rob-cq9hq oh my bad. I assume it was Irish. Sorry for that 🤦‍♂️

[@sjthegamer2609]

@@Lechu20111 You can still say you admire the Scottish. They are Afterall cousins 😉

[@ladywaffle2210]

United by one cause, pure in purpose and design: *"Fuck the British and fuck the Empire."*

[@PeacefulKrahang]

I have something one may call "hype" The hype was met. Good ass song.

[@brahmpayton334]

My family came over a century-ish ago. I've never felt like anything other than American. But I feel this song in my bones. You did it beautifully.

[@ReiseLukas]

As America deteriorates, we long our ancestral homes, homes we have never seen. The Modernist try to erase Nationalsm, Patriotism, Religion and Tradition, but as long as Mankind live on this Earth, those things will never die.

[@taylorw]

Welcome Brahm.

[@IggyTthunders]

The celtic fighting spirit permeates the American experience. For almost a millenia, we resisted an alien power; in America, we threw off that power once and for all.

[@thewhislingrover]

@Three Dog I called my grandfather pop he was hard core Irish 🥺🥺🥺🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😭😭😭😭💪💪💪

[@exilestudios9546]

@@IggyTthunders one could argue we replaced one alien power for another.

[@1912rider]

Beautiful! Greetings from the US my Irish brothers. Sláinte

[@heathersharo5294]

I love the traditional songs you’ve covered, and it’s fantastic that you are bringing them a modern feel and keeping them alive for a new generation.

[@johnbluett6079]

JUST SO NICE AND GIVES ME GOOSE BUMPS MY FAMILY ARE FROM IRELAND MISS IT SO MUCH

[@whitenight1937]

I so wish I could sing like that. That ability to "break" the voice while singing carries the grief of this song. And that running through several notes real quick that Irish people seem to have in their genes, I'm soo jelly! Big kudos from a Spanish lass ^^

[@billassande7628]

Amazing rendition of this classic song. I grew up listening to my dads Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem and Dubliner albums and these songs hold a special place in my heart.

[@rikibruner2126]

WOW! Yes please, more traditional songs. There is power there worthy of your voice. This will help bring the old songs to a younger audience and keep tradition alive. It does help that these fine songs and ballads are just as appropriate today as the day they were written. May they inspire new voices and new songs of rebellion. 🦊Riki2Tails

[@angelapilliard4553]

Indeed! I also love learning about the history of it!

[@viceliag3916]

Every time you make a new video, it ends up on a playlist for a D&D character. This one is no different. Great work!

[@ticoticoelosomagnifico4041]

It gave me an idea for an Irish zealot barbarian that calls forth through song his ancestors fallen in battle to grant him his strength.

[@maxxor-overworldhero6730]

Though my family long since have left the land of my ancestors, I won't forget the heritage of my family's roots, and your renditions really help that. Clan Duffy, Donegal Sept.

[@mrfister100]

MAN.. what a Voice! Just right for this grateful song... greetings from Germany, keep up the good work..👍👍

[@cordeliaadams4898]

Your voice is a gift to my ears. Greetings from México 🇲🇽❤️ 🇮🇪

[@germansouplex3734]

As a student I lived in Dublin for several months. I will never forget this time, by the simple fact of being who they are, Irish taught me to be proud of me and my own culture. Can't wait to come back with kids.

[@aslieas]

The way your voice matches power and ferocity with your brows: truly inspiring.

[@Nareimooncatt]

I'm so accustomed to hearing this as a much more upbeat song that this version threw me for a loop.

[@ColtonRMagby]

Colm has graced us with badassery AGAIN! Someone send him a sweater.

[@jordanhedington2421]

Classic Clancy brothers sweater

[@samueljackson6188]

Long Live Ireland!! Salute from your brethren in the Americas!

[@dennis8445]

This is where country music was born. Most country music stars in the beginning were Irish. I hope the farmers win.

[@wittyusernamefailed2357]

I listened like ten times in a row to just the last line. That final foggy dew is breathtaking. Which is not to say the rest isn't, it's beautiful. I heard you first on some Jonathan Young shantie and soon went through every single one of your videos. Your singing, arrangements and original compositions are top-notch. Thank you for making such wonderful music!

[@neocounttarrant]

This stirred up my Irish blood so much that a shamrock spontaneously appeared on my hat. Absolutely epic!

[@_Ghost_Shadow_]

Me and one of my closest friends did this for a concert, I played guitar for most of it while he sung but when we started to end the song our chorus of tenor and alto perfectly matched. We are both of Irish heritage, he being born in Killarney and moving here when he was 4. We both love this version and we salute to you Colm, youve inspired us to travel to our home and learn our people.

[@roshefort]

Не могу остановиться, раз десять уже послушала. Это ведь не просто песня, это история.

[@bistronousogust]

Екатерина, согласен - сильное исполнение. Вот вариант на русском от группы "Гуси". Он совсем другой но мне очень нравится перевод.

[@user-ne4pm8cg3t]

From Grief, hardship, tragedy, and uncertainty…came an unwavering and fierce sense of pride and spirit. That’s why they’re called The Fightin’ Irish👌👌👌

[@joshuajacobs5639]

I'm not even Irish but somehow these songs still make me feel a sense of pride!!

[@izzydiangelo1029]

I am in a class called Irish History, I personally have majority of my family from Tuam, Galaway, and when my teacher and I met up the teacher that day the queen passed as we sang this song, I felt the irish pride coming through from my grandmother and from her family who faught through the troubles fearlessly and proud.

[@joedonnelly6721]

In that case listen to rocky road to Dublin Where he leaves the girls of Tuam so sad and broken hearted

[@ohioisastate8574]

It was awesome when the old hag died

[@halrd2651]

wayy im from Tuam its a terrible city never visit it

[@jayglier]

I am oddly descendant of 2 Irish clans Doherty and Carroll so this song rings true to me

[@grahamshaw9873]

@@joedonnelly6721 Saluted Father dear, kissed me darlin' Mother

[@dannyb9140]

While a college kid in Binghamton, New York way back in the 80's, a local band named Doneen got me into Irish folk. Haven't lost my love of the music since.

[@goblineer2579]

I found your channel once when searching for irish music and i instantly loved all the covers you did, keep up the good work

[@Pearakeet_Arts]

I can't stop listening to your amazing voice.

[@dharmapunk5]

Truly inspired. To Battle! Love both rhe vocals and the musical arrangement. Ierland needs this right now.

[@Theideaspectrum]

I am not Irish, but an American of Swiss descent. Like the Irishmen of this song, I have a deathly allergy to tyranny. Respect to those men.

[@almarani4673]

The Young Dubliners version of The Foggy Dew was always the definitive version of this song for me... until now. Well done, brother

[@DevsQuillsandCartoons]

Another absolutely spectacular cover 👏👏👏 The war drums, banjo and whistle was a great choice of instrumentation and your voice conveyed the emotion of a solid soldier. 🔥 This cover made me feel like I was actually standing on a battlefield 🤩 Well done, Colm 👍👏👏

[@nathandeal9703]

To right! I could hear the Lewis guns chattering and Lee Enfield's matching them minute for minute!

[@lisasnyder1433]

The pipes on this lad!! 😮 ❤

[@uwegesenberg8412]

Ein kraftvoll vorgetragenes Lied 👍 👌

[@weaselGRM]

The Foggy Dew is like...old school Mississippi blues. You can't fake the pain as in many war songs we (Slavic people) have. And you indeed did this masterpiece justice.

[@ohioisastate8574]

Are you a slav in Mississippi

[@weaselGRM]

@@ohioisastate8574 What?? An American that can read AND write?? Good job little buddy

[@KaseyBailes]

Tamo Daleko 🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIDHoGRqlqdloaM

[@Michael-xn7ej]

Foggy Dew sounds much more like "I'm a good old Rebel" :D

[@artemis-entity4177]

@@weaselGRM what?

[@tonylafollette5471]

Chills! Absolute chills! You NEVER cease to amaze us with each and every song. Thank you for blessing us with your music.

[@dennispekkala5151]

A folk battle tune, beautiful visuals, and a sweater sideshow... can't go wrong with that. Cheers, keep up the content.

[@KarmikCykle]

Damn. Chills from the first syllable.

[@jacicross7724]

I know you probably won't see it this , but as my ancestors were Irish this really resonates with me...I've listened to you sing this more then once probably quite a few times. I love your voice and the flute and everything thank you for sharing your talent I ALSO have been listening to things on the Irish war of independence and the history that it entails one day I will make it to Dublin one day!

[@KimonSheri]

Few know how deep this goes. Blessing's. Gird thy loins brothers

[@comptherapies]

Everything about this man stirs the very depths of my Irish soul. On a lighter note, though, as a knitter, I am obsessed with the sweaters that appear in his videos. 😅

[@kimraudenbush427]

These are the full lyrics, including the verse he omitted. "As down the glen one Easter morn To a city fair rode I. There armed lines of marching men In squadrons passed me by. No pipe did hum, no battle drum Did sound its loud tattoo But the Angelus bell o'er the Liffy's swell Rang out in the foggy dew. Right proudly high over Dublin town They hung out the flag of war. 'Twas better to die 'neath an Irish sky Than at Suvla or Sud el Bar. And from the plains of Royal Meath Strong men came hurrying through; While Brittania's Huns with their long-range guns Sailed in through the foggy dew. [Oh the night fell black and the rifle's crack made perfidious Albion reel. Mid the leaden rain seven tongues of flame did shine o'er the lines of steel. By each shining blade a prayer was said that to Ireland her sons be true. When the morning broke still the war flag shook out its fold on the foggy dew. 'Twas England bade our wild geese go That small nations might be free. But their lonely graves are by Suvla's waves Or the fringe of the grey North Sea. Oh had they died by Pearse's side Or fought with Cathal Brugha, Their graves we would keep where the Fenians sleep 'Neath the shroud of the foggy dew.] Oh the bravest fell, and the requiem bell Rang mournfully and clear For those who died that Eastertide In the springing of the year. And the world did gaze in deep amaze At those fearless men but few Who bore the fight that freedom's light Might shine through the foggy dew. Back through the glen I rode again and my heart with grief was sore for I parted then with valiant men whom I never shall see the more but to and fro in my dreams I'll go and I'll kneel and pray for you oh slavery fled oh glorious dead when you fell in the foggy dew"

[@AustinBrasher]

By the gods !!!!!! Amazing!

[@inferno7076]

The moment when there's a new cover in the evening but you have to work before and 1 hour feels like a day. I shall learn patience today:) Edit: the irish army must have been fearsome if they were supported by bards like you

[@Sophia_Aurorae]

Love your profile photo. I thought you were me. Haha.

[@Blu_animates]

Ahh, from the taverns to war. Poetic. Can’t wait for it!

[@Zanderkoala]

I come back to this one more than any of the others. I think you absolutely knocked this one out of the park. Your vocal control is just astounding!

[@samuelanders7597]

I just love this song. It hits all the right notes, a fight song to get your blood up but also a memorial to the dead. Just absolutely one of my favorite peices of music. Thank you Colm for another magnificent cover ❤️

[@1Dominic1]

Really bringin' out my Irish pride here,

[@Lillyjanelavender]

You have a wonderful voice. It’s both chill-inducing and enthralling. And the emotion you manage to express is really amazing.

[@lolatyou]

My mother sang this to me when I was very young. I never heard it again until now. My mother has since passed away and I wish I could share this with her now.

[@KennethPinkerton-sx4zd]

This song hits my heart with mourning, for my family the O' Daly Clan fought in the Easter Rising of 1916 with the ICA(Irish Citizen Army).

[@shadowvandark7591]

I always have goos bumps from these Irish songs that Colm sings. I love it ❤😊

[@alexisharper241]

Loved the sneak peak video on Twitter! Looking forward to listening to the full song; the vocals and musical arrangement are sure to be awesome as always.

[@terrencehill7309]

Out of all the versions of The Foggy Dew this version of the song tops it the vocals you can feel the emotions great song Lad 🇮🇪☘️🔥

[@W1ckedshort]

I felt those pipes in my SOUL. Anger, grief, defiance, you could feel it in your chest with the drums as they played. This is the same effect Sabaton has when you feel patriotism for a country you don't even know.

[@housemacintosh4640]

I like to believe that Mr. Colm McGuinness channels his power into becoming One with music. He is an entity that cannot be explained. Thank you Colm for singing this song. Luke Kelly would have been proud.

[@Acid0999]

Yeah that Guy is very good, but calm down haha

[@LancerIHR]

As a Filipino, the emotional factor of this cover really hits home, as we, too, know how it feels to fight and die against greedy colonial powers. I wish and pray for all of Ireland to be independent, but you guys know how to fight hard. Erin go bragh 🇵🇭💖🇮🇪

[@jeremiemonette]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@jeremiemonette]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@gerardotoole1651]

I was born and raised in Canada. I did a tour of Ireland and went to Glendalough. Once I set foot in the Monastic City, I never felt more at home in my life. Just seeing all of the O'Toole headstones and knowing some were my kin. It didn't hurt that so many Irish said Welcome Home!

[@johnspindler9732]

62 reside in the United States what a pair of pipes this is way better than any junk out here on the radio anymore

[@JustAToeBee]

i listened to you for quiet a while Colm and i'm not only amazed by your voice but there are also so many songs i would have ever gotten to know if it wouldn't be for you! Thanks for your amazing music!!!

[@ceciliajohnson5139]

This is one of my favorite songs, and this is the best cover I’ve ever heard of it. Thank you!

[@Mattieboi1201]

The knitted sweaters are the most menacing part of this video

[@paulohara8166]

You can count my sword amongst yours. For my Irish brothers and sisters!

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

This is one of the best covers of this that I've ever heard (and I've heard a lot of them).

[@foxydefnaf3206]

im french with irish ancestor and this song Brings me Pride of it

[@loneronin6813]

I heard this song once when I was only about five or so years old and have been looking for it since then and never could find it. Now at 30 years old I finally did and didn't even know it because I never knew the title. Thank you, Colm! I owe you a debt like no other. Your voice is brilliant by the way. I take great pride in my half Irish ancestry thanks to people like you.

[@exilestudios9546]

Lo

[@Azlind]

Glad you did this one, it this one, the rising of the moon, and black and tans were some lullabies I sang my kids, it’s cool to see your versions.

[@caterinawood8096]

I can't like this video enough ❤️ this is the first song sang by colm McGuiness that I heard and I've become in love with the vocals just as much as the instrumental work as well I look forward to hearing more of his music

[@lrdisco2005]

I memory of my grandfather a volunteer with the west cork and my grandmother who lost a cousin at Kilmichael.

[@chancecompton4061]

There is nothing to be done that will repay those who came before us in the fight for freedom and automacy. We can only remember and honor them through song and story. For there is no cost and no value that can be put on the lives of the people who pave the way to our liberty. You honor mine and many other ancestors by exploring the songs in this oft forgotten genre of music, Colm. Thank you.

[@the_wizardof_zehr7424]

400 dislikes from brittania's huns

[@sbskinner369]

Absolutely beautiful!🌹🌹 Keep it up Colm, the world needs more singers like you!!

[@suuppeerrrbakanky]

Chills! I think any opposing forces hearing that from over the hills would be feeling pretty demoralised.

[@katicainci1197]

❤ I love your voice... thank you ☘💚🇮🇪

[@thatturtledude5947]

am i the only one obsessed with this?

[@RoastedJoeGaming]

I feel too often the culture of the isles is covered up and lost to many, and this brings part of that spirit back to life. Kudos and An-obair!!

[@beverlydixon5921]

Just a beautiful powerful song

[@daven953]

The lad has got some pipes. Appreciated by an old Canadian. " LIVE LIFE LARGE, it's shorter than you think"

[@emersonbrannock5052]

The songs that he makes are by far my favorite songs ever!🤩

[@joshamones3893]

I'm loving these Irish songs so much! So much, in fact, that you've inspired me to start learning the Irish language! Hopefully I can take a study abroad trip there someday. Go raibh maith agat!

[@shadowseternity2141]

Good luck! :D

[@Ashmurtagh100]

As an Irish person, Irish is only properly spoken in a couple towns and villages so if you really want to experience it I'd recommend looking up where the gealtact areas are first

[@jasminedragon9717]

Best of luck to you! Irish is really hard but don't let people get to you too bad if you dont say it their specific way. There's 4 main ways of speaking it but I say if you manage to even get one even remotely down, then you've done something amazing

[@haloinfiniteisagoodgame1163]

its a very strange language, given the size of the country yet we have a different dialect in every town down south if your ever interested in testing out your language skills.... honestly idk, most of the gaelteachts dont even speak it outside of the schools anymore, you could head to one of the irish colleges where they only speak irish, good craic there

[@jakublubocki7998]

@@haloinfiniteisagoodgame1163 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿For me it isn't strange. My homeland, Cashubia, is very smaller than Ireland, and Cashubian language is very dialectal diverse too. Nay, people even say, that in every village is other Cashubian. Unfortunately, our beautiful language, same like Irish, is strictly endangered. But I hope, that Cashubian and Irish languages and cultures will reborn and blossom like lovely roses in heavenly garden. Cheerful greetings from Cashubia for every Irish brothers and sisters! Go mbeannaí Dia duit féin agus do thír dhúchais!