The Foggy Dew - Sinéad O’Connor & The Chieftains, 1995

The Chieftains and Sinéad O’Connor perform ‘The Foggy Dew’ at the IRMA Awards.
The 10th Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) Awards take place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. The hosts for the event are broadcaster Ray D’Arcy and musician Eleanor McEvoy. During the ceremony, film director Neil Jordan presents Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains with the Special Industry Award in recognition of the group’s contribution to Irish traditional music since the 1960s.
The Chieftains then perform a version of ‘The Foggy Dew’ with singer Sinéád O’Connor. The band members are Derek Bell (harp), Matt Molloy (flute), Paddy Moloney (tin whistle and uilleann pipes), Seán Keane (fiddle) and Martin Fay (fiddle) and Kevin Conneff (bodhrán).
‘The Foggy Dew’ is included on The Chieftains 1995 album ‘The Long Black Veil’. As well as featuring Sinéad O’Connor, it also includes guest appearances from musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Marianne Faithfull and Tom Jones.
The lyrics to ‘The Foggy Dew’ were written by a Belfast curate Father Charles O’Neill. The ballad praises the Irishmen who fought for Irish independence in the Easter Rising of 1916, rather than fighting for the British Empire in World War 1.
Highlights from the IRMA Awards were broadcast on Network 2 and 2FM on 1 April 1995.

[@adriantoader4341]

Rest in peace to Sinead O'Connor, one of the few true voices of the Irish isle. We'll deeply miss you.

[@kenadams5504]

Her son's death (last year) was obviously too much for her to cope with . I've suffered two Familly bereavements in the past 21 months , and it is difficult . I think time eases such pain , though , and its important to remember that . R.I.P to an Irish favourite from a time when we could produce musicians who had soul, talent and character.

[@Glasgowcelt67]

Very special lady RIP 💚

[@paulwagner688]

Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Di

[@wilekrowan3610]

RIP to a real one

[@greedy381]

Heartbreaking. Oíche mhaith Sinéad 💚

[@keiththompson1946]

An under rated Irish woman. Pure greatness her and Delores O'Riordan

[@ogcmad]

Not under rated for me

[@roelkomduur8073]

I just wanted to mention Delores... What a voice...Troubled souls, may they rest in peace. But i will never forget their voices!

[@HARRYSHANNON-p3i]

yea Sinead O’Connor and Delores O'Riordan wow the voice of these two amazing women wow love fae glasgow scotland 🟩⬜🟧

[@kathleendavey-w5e]

Love

[@martingeoghegan7097]

She would bring a tear to a glass eye

[@DaStoneboat]

A tear in a glass darkly...(derived from "Through a Glass Darkly"

[@catpaladin1]

Brilliant. And yes. Indeed.

[@billb.2673]

She stood for something. She made a difference.

[@kathleendavey-w5e]

What a treasure she was

[@CarolanIvey]

The fire and passion of a thousand years of ancestors rings through that voice. Shivers.

[@davesherry5384]

LOL! Didn;t know the stack could be that long!

[@markschafer7510]

Compelling and Chilling...Love!! Erin go Brahg

[@carlos81pimenta]

Too bad Sinéad don't give a shit about our ancestry, in fact, in her own words, she hates white people. She's a shame for Europe.

[@madrarua1246]

We are still occupied & in bondage. TAL32 ☘️

[@peterlemonjello5824]

sung by a modern damaged waamen, broken family, no man to cling to, culture destroyed with loss of religion, family, culture. She is a wreck now. My people have died and become the degenerate west not the wild celt.

[@WiganGazKobe824]

When you think Irish women in music, there’s 2 that will spring to everyone’s minds….. Sinead O’Connor and the truly amazing Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries if you didn’t know). Absolutely amazing, distinctive, never to hear the likes again voices who will be missed forever.

[@Lex_Lugar]

Umm sure? Enya is the Queen of Irish music. She was born a native irish speaker. She literally lives in an irish castle and had big hits before them.

[@stuartleonard2884]

Too many to list.

[@akvox6155]

@@Lex_Lugar you're comparing Enya to Sinead. Hilarious, you're a clown

[@PastorHarrietHellfire-hr2xo]

@Lex_Lugar Enya!!!!? Not classed. Embarrassment in her insular castle

[@K8TDidToo]

Actually her sister Moire came first in Clannad and before her was Mary O'Hara, but go on, do tell. 😉 ​@@Lex_Lugar

[@webmouse3]

You can never defeat a people who sing such songs.

[@joesoap1960]

Amazing comment

[@shane7103]

​@Joe Soap not sure who you're replying to but it made me laugh 😂

[@husnimuttaqin4636]

khabib does

[@robovac3557]

​@@husnimuttaqin4636 Made him tap like chicken.

[@blackscreen1810]

@@husnimuttaqin4636Conor is rentfree in your head. He made your boys whole career. Mr one weight class. Left the UFC cause his mother said no😂😂😂😂. What a pathetic excuse to not move up

[@actionforanimals4862]

I'm devastated at her passing. She was an original, completely without pretense. Talented beyond measure and beautiful in ways few humans can attain or imagine. Goodbye, Sinead.

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

😭😭😢😓

[@mvl6827]

You speak for me too. May she find peace..

[@leehosken6320]

How beautifully put. She was a wonder.

[@CelticGypsy-USA]

Beautifully put

[@veronicaalleyne]

& now I see the most underrated set of pipes to ever grace a microphone

[@jamesonwestonphoto]

I love when she did Irish folk songs. You can just hear thousands of years of hardship fought and overcome by us Irish people.

[@1rolyat3]

As a 66 year old man I cannot stop missing sinead. A true punk that changed ireland. She spoke the truth to power and with her amazing talent brought me to tears. Still does

[@FlameFirestarter]

I miss her too ,im 48 and grew up with her ,she is a hero.

[@palmkelly]

A Hero for sure ..@@FlameFirestarter - a grand catholic she was ...

[@janetshepherd2227]

She absolutely spoke truth to power and paid a tremendous price for it. A beautiful soul with a beautiful voice…

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true-she brought so much to Ireland and the world.

[@herrenvolklicencerevoked2067]

​@@palmkellyDefinitely had that Irish Catholic Soul 🎵

[@wcaithness1]

I am not Irish but Foggy Dew by Sinéad O'Conner is one of the most beautiful and inspiring songs I have ever heard

[@MarlysAppleton]

n fact, one of Ireland's most enduring anthems was written by Fr Charles O'Neill and the blind musician Carl Gilbert Hardebeck. Born on 20 September 1887 in Portglenone, Co. Antrim, Charles O'Neill attended his local primary school before furthering his education at St Malachy's College, Belfast. (Google) But she sang it beautifully - a magnificent poem, the words to which match the depth of her talent and soul.

[@jimmckeever3]

Also listen to 'He Moved Through the Fair' with the Chieftains--dreamlike.

[@lizshephard2964]

She moved through the Fair is so beautiful

[@moviemad56]

You may not be Irish, but you're a fellow Kelt.

[@wcaithness1]

@@moviemad56 I am but also french métis, another group that struggled against English bigotry.

[@pilarargenter4654]

On Easter Time 1916, my family from Cork city was killed and my great grandmother with only 15 years old took alone a boat to New York City. All her life, she had sad memories and she was very very sad for long time. No more Civil War against siblings, we must remember them always. In loving Memory of my g.grandmother Rosemary Vivien Mc Carthy 1900-1979, daughter of Sean Mc Carthy. Rest in Peace Sinéad!!! 😪🙏☘🍀

[@oliverscarlettmackenzie5136]

My people were Protestant dissenters. May Ireland be free, and may we all.

[@Bellaghy22]

In memory of my then brave 16 yr old father who told his Mam, “I’m going to into Dublin for the uprising!” And she said, “No, you’re not, you’re too young!” He went shortly after and devoted 10 years to the Cause. He remains my biggest hero even to today! 🍀

[@paulmcnamee7569]

Brilliant

[@dannybrennan9971]

My grandmother burned my shoes they were Reeboks and had the union jack on them ,she threw me down took them off me and lite them up . She said that flag will never be in her house. Proceeded to yell at my pops for buying them

[@rastaranger]

@@dannybrennan9971 Never forget.

[@naimshabani6950]

My god, the patriotism I feel for the Irish people right now can not be expressed, Greetings from Albania dear brothers and sisters

[@claire121]

Rip 🙏 🕊

[@walterweiss7124]

Listen to "Czerwone Maki na Monte Cassino" sung by the scout girl Nina Milczek, same spirit

[@irishman4427]

GEZUAR MIK 🇮🇪 🤝 🇦🇱

[@glen5884]

Thank You❤☘️

[@stefanforrer2573]

eh, if patriotism is what you got from the lyrics, i think you might have misunderstood something...

[@crashrinaldi9426]

How is it possible she sounds better live than the recording. Absolutley amazing voice!!!

[@tracylf5409]

Cheating men in inhumane co's are in charge of these artistic angels

[@johncook7281]

There are a few singers better live than on record. The Chieftains are a heck of a band to back up anyone . I love Sinéad's voice.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@johncook7281 ditto

[@craigluhr7243]

I was fortunate to see Sinead live several times. I always was amazed.

[@malabary13]

Irish blood natural pride

[@mikt5357]

I’m born and bred in Glasgow, but my parents were Irish and every night we sang that song after payers 😍🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️

[@kathleendavey-w5e]

Half Irish Half Scots... Proud to be half n half

[@jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904]

Don't be sad because she left.. Smile because she was here.. Thank you for everything and leaving us this gift of pure patriotic emotional art.. Rest in peace and sleep well Sinéad 🕊️❤

[@kazzj62]

Which is needed so much right now in the world .. Her death led my friend to send me this..People need to raise their spirits .. this music does it so powerfully. May she be free... may we all remain free.

[@mariadaem1554]

Mooie woorden ❤

[@fergspan5727]

Our island is in deep trouble , we need more like her

[@jacquelinesmith1103]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💔

[@rodgreen6021]

Well said ❤

[@dbradx]

I can't believe we've lost such an immense talent at so young an age. Peace, and safe journey to the next gig, Ms. O'Connor.

[@MrBlick76]

I'm devastated. Her voice was so amazing.

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

I grew up with her music, I've been also so lucky to be at one concert recently, huge huge loss, unique voice .. farewell from Italy

[@cosmicman621]

....peace and safe journey to the next gig..Slainte 🐝🌹🌈

[@jmc8076]

Earth is a tough gig for most esp for souls like her. That industry even more so.

[@PetrGladkikh]

I just wonder why anyone aged 56 can be considered young....

[@michelnostre4613]

Tragic loss of a great singer with a heavenly voice! May she rest in peace and her songs be remembered!

[@kipperfeast]

What a treasure! Both The Chieftains and Sinead! God bless them! R.I.P. sweet Paddy Moloney.

[@dogsquadindia]

Oh did he pass? I met him once backstage at the chieftains show in Nashville

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Oh, I didn't know he'd passed... What a great piper!

And R.I.P. sweet Derek Bell.

[@isallah1kafir196]

@kipperfeast *Incorrect as to Sinead you need to say "Allah bless her"* since she since then embraced Islam and Allah , who actually forbids her to sing in public...

[@johnhariis250]

@@isallah1kafir196 God? Allah? What's the difference? ✌️

[@TheGoodfellas.]

Sinéad O’Connor’s cover of the song “Foggy Dew” made me want to be Irish and fight the British Empire. May God hold her in the palm of his Hand, RIP🇮🇪❤️

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

yes....

[@JayneDurrell]

American of Irish descent here - but also English- but YES 🇮🇪 unbelievable rendition I’ve listened to for 30 years, rest in sweetest peace tortured, beautiful soul 💔

[@jannetteroads-stevens123]

💚🌱😓

[@rupertwainwright7358]

You do know that many Irish regiments and administrators helped run the British Empire?

[@MikeC32958]

​@@rupertwainwright7358, it's an old story now. Let it be. Forgiven, not forgotten ..

[@martinmcnally162]

Magnificent. Proud too be Irish. God bless Ireland 🇮🇪

[@OShaughnessyC]

The magnificent voice of the beautiful Sinéad.

[@Thecat1612]

A real Irish woman, told the truth about the establishment and the church, she was ridiculed for speaking the truth such a loss we need women like her more than ever ❤

[@seangoan4163]

The good are taken first. RIP your beautiful thing you x

[@jenzerbabiee1]

Everyone called her crazy she seen things many of us couldn’t & she tired to tells us , she is one of our Irish treasures , sadly missed RIP Sinead 🫡🇮🇪🍀

[@cedricbeidatsch3766]

So true.

[@alanadair4893]

So true and I’m a man

[@James-n4x]

The English, Whiskey and the Cato lic Church

[@bol2320]

Playing this now for my father who is dying…only hours left. 95 and not giving up the fight. Descendants of Irish convicts. 👍🇦🇺

[@seamusoneill7348]

God bless you

[@clairezoghb7836]

💚🌟🍀 wishing you and your dad peace.

[@johnrockyryan]

95? That is some age I bet he lived a good life. RIP🙏

[@karenbyrne7597]

Peace to you

[@Nathfunk]

Rest in peace, Sinead. What a voice.

[@Albert_O_Balsam]

Sinead is an incredible talent, one of our very own.

[@mullettjmable]

Sun won else roped dose salms

[@swesleyc7]

Talented, sure. Infected with post-modernism, definitely.

[@chaplaingrunt5126]

@@swesleyc7 this. She became corrupted

[@thegreatselkie6009]

@@chaplaingrunt5126 baloney

[@LabiaLicker]

Didn't she become a Muslim. And tweeted that she hates all white people and they make her sick?

[@zulfiqarali9808]

Irish civilisation its culture and history and the citizenry must be proud of this voice of their true hearts

[@irishjohn3528]

So we'll said, so true we can feel it - the depth of it is boglike

[@timothymeehan181]

My God. A song that’s been sung a thousand times by a thousand singers(many quite well), but after hearing Sinead put HER stamp on it, accompanied by the Chieftains, I don’t think that I ever care to hear another artist even attempt it. She gives me goosebumps and brings me to tears(literally). There's a thousand years of Irish history eminating from her voice/soul/heart/spirit. Rest in Peace, you beautiful, delicate, troubled, talented, pure soul….🙏☘️🎼♥️😇

[@peterrobertson2580]

Indeed ... a fire burned deep inside that girl. Her emotional range and impact almost bowls you over. Her studio recordings are wonderful but her live performances convey her real power more cleary ... at least for me.

[@joanosullivan111]

I agree awesome 👍

[@joanmarietsultrimparkin1821]

She was not troubled..she was ... Is real God help our children to rise up the same. Clear. ..in truth of heart.

[@irishguy200007]

"Only The Fake Survive" Johnny Rotten

[@Vicky-o2s1v]

This song sends chills everytime i listen to it shes amazing

[@maddog9613]

As an Australian. I cry only when I here her sing this song, just from the sheer pride and willingness the Irish have. It’s not a sad cry, but a triumphant one, a prideful masterpiece

[@mdouglaswray]

Damn skippy batman.

[@SBluvr99]

Happy St. Patrick's Day, 2024! 🍀 ☘ 🌈 🇮🇪 Thank you for this timeless rendition of an Irish classic. R.I.P.

[@Frankdatank1488]

Don’t let the globalists overrun you with low iq mongrels. Ireland for the Irish!

[@RobairtO-Dhoilingta-n16420]

​@@Frankdatank1488Oh halt your yap and sail off back with your rant to the US where it came

[@isthatyoursandwich]

What a voice what a woman. There will never be another like her. She spoke from her heart and when she sang she took you on a journey. Rest in peace Sinead ♥

[@sedwards2207]

Wow. Well said and beautifully said! ❤

[@heathermithchell7288]

So beautifully said. Thank you!

[@elenakuvatova9866]

Как её не хватает... Невозможно забыть её.....Такая хрупкая и такая бесстрашная...

[@hannahe7556]

Sinéad O'Connor is one of the greatest singers ever, along with Dolores O'Riordan, may she rest peacefully. Pure Irish soul.

[@TheSellenhut]

She's alive dumb ass

[@sjthegamer2609]

@@TheSellenhut Sinead is NOT alive dumbass.

[@dingusdingus2152]

Dolores O'Riordan left us way too soon

[@MrIzzyballin]

Sinead 😢

[@hannahe7556]

@@MrIzzyballin I know 😢

[@jamestohill8287]

You don’t have to be a Chieftain fan, Sinead fan, Irish or of Irish ancestry to be completely in pure of this song. A small rag tag band of patriots took on the most powerful nation in the known world at the time.

[@christophereichten9005]

Something tells me you want to be a partisan. Go ask the people of Belfast if 30 years of war was worth it.

[@michaelburke5907]

Well, they did have lots of help from many, many friends and extended family in America and Canada. Just sayin

[@moozicforLIFE]

Colonialism remains a scourge. ​@@christophereichten9005

[@knoll9812]

​@christophereichten9005 good point However better ask the people if Ireland if they would prefer to be run from London.

[@jamestohill8287]

How would any of you? I was talking about the music

[@brownsey1]

Unbelievable voice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

[@STCYRU5]

Whatever song she performed you sensed she truly felt it, a great artist has left us tonight. RIP Sinead.

[@Kenny-uh4ho]

Stopped by Sinead's grave yesterday on way back from my aunt's funeral...Deansgrange Cemetary, Dublin. Had to come on here and play her. A legend gone before her time and greatly missed.

[@picassotamarin]

❤

[@sallyjw6966]

Pure singing from the heart..so raw and emotional. What a beautiful voice. I raise my glass to Sinead and The Chieftains. Bloody brilliant!!

[@sFLEMYFleming]

Stunning voice

[@markschafer7510]

Same....

[@jeanneobrien7381]

ditto

[@jeannevanduzer5436]

The most moving version of this song I've ever heard. Makes me cry and feel for my irish ancestors.

[@maureenbfig]

Be glad that in all the time we couldve been born and lived on this planet, we lived in a time when Sinead walked it with us. A true legend.

[@youtubehatesfreespeech2555]

Calm down lady. No human deserves veneration.

[@kateh1743]

Perfect and absolutely true! We were blessed.

[@kathleendavey-w5e]

Absolutely... an Irish treasure

[@Scampi95]

What an absolutely breathtaking singer she was, every note perfectly in tune. Her voice sends shivers down my spine!

[@MrBlick76]

Rest in peace angel of Ireland 😢 you were such a gorgeous voice and lady ❤

[@mamamememoo]

Rest in peace, Sinead. There will never be another like her. She was amazing.

[@smacpost3]

That girl gives me shivers. So much power behind that song, and Sinéad wields it with ease.

[@CamzMagic]

That flute and Sinead together is a combo that noone can hate!

[@hasms8495]

This is so beautiful and sad at the same time. What a voice this woman had.. RIP from Turkey.. she had one of the most honest voices I've heard.

[@SeamusOR]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Sinéad, may your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace! Ireland mourns your passing 💔

[@theredseventhousand]

How proud I am to be THE IRISHMAN.

[@funnypoison8481]

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 swells Rang out in the foggy dew Right proudly high in Dublin town Hung they out a flag of war 'Twas better to die 'neath that Irish sky Than at Sulva 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 Their 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 n'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

[@GreatBeeman]

P 0

[@JLBiddle]

Thank you!

[@nickmulcahy9199]

thx for posting lyrics!

[@RuththeTruther]

Thank you so much!

[@donnawalser7304]

❤

[@kennethhansen2946]

I am not even Irish (danish), and this brought tears to my eyes. 😢 What heartfelt beauty holds song. And Sinead O’Connor. What incredible beauty in voice and soul. May she be remembered always. ❤

[@mikemcdonnell3908]

I think this is her most fabulous performance sang with such convinction all haill to Sinead

[@irishguy200007]

I agree this and her cover of Mother by Pink Floyd.

[@tonymacaroni133]

My old Grandad’s song. Whiskey in one hand, handkerchief in the other, would give us a rendition of the entire song. Fantastic memories and still brings a tear to my eye 60 years on. 👍☘️

[@RichLeighton]

God bless your grandad, sir. And on to you!

[@flowerbomb333]

☘️☘️☘️

[@burleybater]

You're lucky to have gotten something as real and raw as all that.

[@garrettcoughlan3186]

Lovely memories 💖

[@judo-rob5197]

She will always be remembered as an Irish treasure. Her voice strong and true.

[@jameskennedy6982]

My Dad was Irish, worked in the underground copper mines in Butte, Montana strait from St Lawrence grade school, next to Jesus my Lord, Dad is and always my greatest hero. I'm 72 now, he's been gone all these long years, but his voice lingers in my heart...."Seamus me boyo, don't lead with yur chin, and say what ya mean!" GOD bless Mom and Dad! Semper Fi

[@bartjoy5179]

Good advice!

[@josephomalley4094]

My grand uncle worked in Butte Montana in the mines I think we lost track of him , probably died in an accident, life was cheap there. I think his name was Richard Nally.

[@cathalfolan8441]

Hope you have your Irish passport / citizenship

[@Lex_Lugar]

My Irish family also immigrated to Montana.

[@nicolasliropoulos]

Rah

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

Sinead & The Chieftains will go down as the definitive rendition of this tune. Absolutely perfect.

[@DavidRomano-g5v]

I have never not shed a tear and felt a feeling of connection to my ancestors bravery in 1916.The most moving rendition of this song.🇮🇪☘️

[@rastaranger]

I hope sincerely that this feeling is not fleeting. I cry when I hear this.

[@harrycarson6766]

Same. 🇮🇪

[@janetshepherd2227]

Dear God, I so admire and love her! Be at peace.

[@hakmac5346]

The fearless men but few 🇮🇪 Tiocfaidh ár lá

[@well9051]

i’m just learning about this please tell me what happened i cry when i hear this song and don’t know why

[@gwcstudio]

Tears of stone. I come back for that crystal voice.

[@time4change878]

I love the passion in this song. I am an English protestant by birth but l am a Republican in my heart. To me these men were true heroes to their cause. Tiochfaidh ar la My favourite song is Christie Moore Viva La Quinta Brigada. NO PASARAN

[@santiagodelgado875]

Gracias por tu arte y sobre todo por tu valentía. Descansa en paz querida Sinéad. Se te extrañara siempre.

[@minerfrank]

We honor the women and men who struggled and died for Irish Independence. Sinead owns this song. There have been many renditions, and all are beautiful, but hers stands alone. God save Ireland.

[@anniejewkes5506]

A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. She’s gone too soon. May Sinéad finally have peace🕊️💕🌸

[@peekaboopixie]

"For slavery fled, O glorious dead, when you fell in the foggy dew." How deeply moving! Of course, she sang this beautifully. She's now free herself. Fly high, Sinead. 🌹

[@briankenny6883]

Thank you.

[@kevinr.3107]

One of the most beautiful woman singing one of the most beautiful song ever sang.... And here we are...

[@kerryevans1562]

God bless the tenderhearted Here was a bold Irish woman who said things that others didn’t feel they could say, and she said them loudly... Slàn Abhaile Sinéad Is é mo chroí briste... ❤

[@denmac19]

Irish singers always seem to perform with such passion , sincerity, and soul (never mind beauty and power) that theyre set apart from all others.

[@nicholasflynn5376]

There are 800 years of persecution and attempted genocide behind that song and that voice, that’s the reason.

[@markcorbett3807]

“…all our Wars are Happy, and all our Songs are Sad”

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@nicholasflynn5376 Very well said by you, the truth must be spoken and correct history never be forgotten

[@crunchfootjim4936]

"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

[@patoconnor8256]

They say that " the victor's write the history books... the vanquished write the songs"

[@classofhisownpaul]

Marvellous rendition by sinead. Great irish song, sung by a great irish woman.

[@benindingakabeya7852]

From DR Congo in Africa, but I feel myself Irish about the words on this sound!

[@louisehogan5782]

An Irish treasure that will never be forgotten. Rest easy now Sinead, I hope you heart is healed 🙏🏽🇮🇪

[@PhilipReid-rm6bb]

Sinead was born of this earth to sing this song. Her voice comes from a place deep in her soul and thus touches mine in a way mere words cannot define.

[@celticlofts]

Think what you like of her but she puts everything she has into a song and that's what makes her special...

[@Rocstoneau]

I think like you.

[@katemmoon]

I think the world of her and her activism is in line with her love of Ireland. A voice and person with guts

[@dannyb9140]

Not a fan of her at all, but she did kill this rendition. Props.

[@ZTanMURReneRs]

Her calling out the abuse in the Catholic Church very publicly way before it was widely recognized is great actually.

[@effix9097]

As a Protestant I think it’s great she called out corruption and immorality in the Catholic Church, but i regret her converting to Islam.

[@PassionateSpirit88]

You know a singer has real talent when they sound good live and Sinead certainly does!

[@rocco...]

Unlike no other singer her voice was so strong yet so clear without screaming the words.

[@irishguy200007]

Sinead and Judith Durham, power, power and beauty in a clear tone.

[@michaelmoore8050]

I miss you so much Sinead O'Connor! The way you used words and communicated your ideas was so original and refreshing! Rest in peace Sinead O"'Connor!

[@vivianlemottee3291]

I can't get over how beautiful her voice is singing this song. Makes me shiver.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪

[@JimmySteller]

This rendition by Sinead and the Chieftains has always sent shivers down my spine, ever since I first heard it as a teenager. After I found out that Sinead had died, I listened to it again in her honour. Now I can't listen to it without getting teary-eyed. She deserved so much better in her short life.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

I wish her rest and peace. Truly a talent to behold.

[@claudiavalente1564]

Rest in peace Sinead 😥. What a beautiful voice and a beautiful and powerful song.

[@alexschwan625]

Quite possibly one of the best singing of songs . Great respect Sinead

[@derekstynes9631]

A sad loss but Sinead is now back with her son in heaven .

[@peterneumann7145]

She believes in what she is singing - hence passion. What a powerful voice x

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

Yes. And often she is wrong about it.

[@rene_falk]

@@oldfrittenfett1276 Like the most humans.

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

@@rene_falk But still.

[@bogeybichon7000]

@@oldfrittenfett1276 you are never wrong about your feelings....and, politically, Sinead has been proven correct in retrospect

[@oldfrittenfett1276]

@@bogeybichon7000 So if you, for example, would feel that your neighbour is less human because of the colour of his skin, by this logic, you would not be wrong about it. Come on. The statement "you are never wrong about your feelings" is as empty as "you can't change the past, but you could change the future".

[@vivianlemottee3291]

Sineád O'Connor does the best rendition of this song. She's absolutely amazing. What a great voice. I'll be playing it tomorrow for the 107th anniversary. She is soooooo fantastic!!!!!!!🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Luke Kelly in my opinion

[@vivianlemottee3291]

@@jiltedjohn9294 Luke Kelly is good, but Sineád O'Connor puts more emotion into it.

[@jiltedjohn9294]

@@vivianlemottee3291 More emotion maybe but his voice was far better than hers

[@xdsp]

Colm McGuiness did an even better version of this than both.

[@vivianlemottee3291]

Devastated by the news of Sinéad's passing. Rip Sinéad.😪

[@rakim126]

I cry every time at "better to die neath an Irish sky"

[@bradleyodwyer4103]

Rest in power SInéad, thank you for all you did for music and for Ireland. You were one of the very best of them

[@Gunners3991]

Wow what an unbelievable voice she had! RIP

[@jaaaamieeeeee]

Rip sinead, an Irish legend who’ll never ever be forgotten. I hope you’ve peace alongside your son 💚

[@jannetteroads-stevens123]

They were twin souls in heaven.💚🌱😓

[@jay-lm4we]

I hope the three children she left behind are ok.

[@frereanaktom99]

will be forgotten? not by me but my children will forget her.. people write silly posts on you tube.

[@MrTrapper28]

@@jannetteroads-stevens123are!

[@jay-lm4we]

@@frereanaktom99 Read the post again, this time with your eyes open.

[@ALTARF94]

Земля пухом, отличные были песни... Rest in peace

[@Celticman_]

R.I.P. Sinead O’ Connor. She was so talented with a powerful and passionate voice. This performance is haunting, may she rest in peace.

[@northstar3000]

God bless Irish people in their fight for freedom and justice! Greetings from Serbia! I love Irish music 🍀🇨🇮 RIP Sinead O Connor. I drink now one beer🍺for your soul.

[@mcussen]

Rest in peace, Sinéad. Thank you for your voice, in every form. 😞

[@GWGPodcast777]

My Sinéad... OUR Sinéad... we love you, and we mourn our loss... How proud you still make us...

[@stephanie2301]

Incredible, otherworldly talent she was. Rest peacefully with your loved ones, Sinead. Thank you for gracing us with your passion, beautiful songbird.

[@the4thelement]

A unique talent... A sublime timeless Voice... In song and activism... A warrior... A champion for change... Rest In Power

[@xddddddddddd4646]

She was an amazing singer. Greatly missed. RIP

[@TheWiseguysTCG]

A black american male thats a Conor mcgregor fan. Just want to say RIP, and this song and Conor got me through a tough patch in my life. Rest in peace 🇮🇪 🙏

[@Besiktaskism]

I feel you bro. Look at how universal it is! I'm Turkish and both Conor and this song helped me through dark times. We're lucky to have inspiration from these people and I'm so glad we have this opportunity

[@TheWiseguysTCG]

@@Besiktaskism Amen 🙏

[@timkincade9763]

Check out the people of Emeril Island, off the coast of Jamaica you will enjoy the documentary

[@patwaine8946]

Mcgregor is scum

[@johnrockyryan]

Um you do realise Ireland is more than just some drunken violent mma fighter

[@studslannigan6286]

The passion in Sinead's voice OMG ...Best ever version of the Foggy Dew...UTR

[@sharonjack8582]

What an incredible voice she had. USA

[@nicolacoffey2802]

Ireland is in mourning tonight. 💚 Coladh sámh a chroí. 💔

[@mattyctill]

The world is my friend...

[@badger1296]

I don't know why I relate, or feel deeply, for Irish music. I can feel it in my bones and heart.

[@andrealagana5290]

Brividi forti. Grazie

[@craic-addict]

She had such a powerful voice. She'll be missed

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

Rip lady from 🇺🇸🇺🇸 my irish ancestors are so proud of you and so is my family ☘️

[@glennparsons8727]

Such a Powerful Voice! 👍👍👍 A Blessing to the ears . . 🍻🚬🥂🙏👍👍👍