The Fureys- When You Were Sweet Sixteen

[@mikecoats489]

My mum was dying in hospital, the nurses said you can play songs and hold her hand. I played this song on my phone, to her with all the family around, it was a special moment for me.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Beautiful Mike ❤

[@markleonard2470]

My father passed last year and we had the Dubliners on and all I can say is, it’s a special moment between you and them because it means so much to both of yas, so much love this comment got me💔❤️❤️❤️

[@karentyrrell4165]

Rest in peace to your mam🌻💐

[@mikecoats489]

@@karentyrrell4165 thankyou 🙏

[@jhhwanghwang888]

GOD Bless The Peace Makers THE Best of all Humanity. GOD Bless All OUR MUMS. Sweet Sixteen ALWAYS. GOD Bless Ireland. You are so sweet and Beautiful. Sweet Sixteen ALWAYS Love you MUM. Love you FATHER. Love you so much ALWAYS. GOD THE Creator of The universe. GOD THE Creator of Humanity. GOD THE Great Universal ARCHITECT. THE GOD of Abraham. THE Greatest of These IS LOVE. GOD Bless Humanity. Sweet Sixteen ALWAYS

[@gerrycassidy8414]

My Steph was only 16 when I fell in love with her. She passed away when she was 42. Now, 25 years later I am still in love with her and always will be. I have only 1 tattoo in her memory as where ever I go she goes with me, forever..

[@johncoy6139]

True love never dies, my friend.

[@markkinsella5985]

Tune

[@annhurt8181]

God bless you she will always love you xxx

[@gerrycassidy8414]

@@annhurt8181. Thank you for your kind words. True love never dies ❤️

[@gerrycassidy8414]

@Westman. thank you my friend, gods blessings to you.

[@donaldgriffiths7833]

i like this becose imarried when i was 16 iam now 73 and still more in love than ever

[@mkfloyd9131]

Good for you Donald, may you have many more years in love...

[@whothegnuareyou8682]

How beautiful.. I was married this year and I hope my husband feels the same in years to come. Xx

[@marieoshea4070]

How Sweet Many Many years Of Happiness

[@Madisonslays678]

Donald Griffiths that's wonderful . Congratulations 😊

[@mikedodd8007]

How I wish I could say the same. I'm 71 and have never found someone to love. I've always never had the confidence to persue and face rejection again. Twice was one too many. Mick.

[@joanmullen2972]

I met my husband when I was 16 and he left this world in 2020 Rip my special angel miss you so much

[@MelissaBastow-e6u]

❤

[@kristyedgelow6762]

My Dad sang this to me at the door of my bedroom the day I turned 16.. It will always make me think of him ♥

[@kevinfitzgerald8669]

Thats Beautiful Kristy

[@sodd1000]

Why did he do that?

[@frankhornby6873]

Because it was her BIRTHDAY!......knobhead!..

[@philpants44]

@@sodd1000 lol!

[@sodd1000]

@@philpants44 Well it is a song about how a man loved a woman and not how a man loved his daughter no? I don't understand all this where people miss-represent totally the meaning of a song. If this guy is singing this to his daughter maybe he needs some help or reporting to the police. I will probably go to the police tomorrow to report this myself and get the guy in question locked up for 5 years and on the sex offenders register for the rest of his life. Nothing less than he deserves and it will be all his daughters doing.. I hope she can recover from he abuse he inflicted on her although she seems to be in denial, her father is a pervert...

[@carolinethursfield2348]

I sang this to my Mum who was so poorly. She was Irish & sang back bits to me. Even though she was so ill in a care home & I miss her every day of my life 😢

[@jp3RDEYE]

Blessings from above

[@johnd8538]

Beautiful and should be celebrated Caroline, sadness is a weakness, joy and recollection is a strength. You go on and remember her, take courage and bless every day you yourself are here.

[@marieobrien7072]

May heart goes out to you

[@annhurt8181]

Irish colleens stick together ya mam is ya world xx

[@nicolakiernan616]

❤

[@ericl5820]

I'm Irish , and I just wanted to say how proud it makes me feel when I hear this song. For such a little country we don't half produce some of the the best songs your Ears will ever hear. ☘️🇮🇪😀

[@catherinemurphy6961]

So true

[@user-cp4nv7bz6c]

Well I'm not Irish.....and I completely agree

[@jamesstevenson2168]

Couldn't agree more. I'm Scottish and lived in Limerick for 12 years, my local was Timmy Martins just before the bridge on the Ennis road; high stools and a coal fire with the Fureys and many other ballads. Great craic.

[@annhurt8181]

We irish stay together hope your still well 🙏

[@richardoldham4947]

Omg so true x

[@DrWinstonOboogie98]

Can't help but hold back the tears every time I listen to this beautiful ballad. Makes me so proud to be an Irishman.

[@jacquelinemacmhaolain4969]

And me too. An auld Scottish woman with Irish roots

[@cedergrenpeter]

No need to hold back the tears ... they were meant to flow.

[@PaulWatson-wu4ni]

Hope you s are doing well and happy 😊

[@grebochess]

I'm English and I think it's absolutely lovely.

[@richardtattersall647]

I love these and foster and allen both good singer songwriters.

[@weecee2228]

We buried my wee brother today. We played this at his funeral mass. He loved this song ❤️

[@seanmeehan6459]

RIP

[@liverpoolireland6705]

God bless form belfast be all good

[@alisoncoyne6584]

So sorry.

[@jackwild2370]

When someone says you're dead your not realy dead u become a time traveler and u watch all the people u one loved and cared about grow up and the that goin u when it's thear time to go like I miss jack wild verry verry mutch I play his songs every day and him movies and hope one day when it's my time to go he will be thear waiting for me and we can be free and more happy I miss all the people who Hass passed away in my family history and nowe times but I know thay are allwase thear xxxx

[@jackwild2370]

He will always be with u ❤️

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

I played this song at my Mothers funeral 5th October 2024. RIP Mum I will love you forever.

[@tomgreaney1]

I.m sorry for your loss, we sang this song at my mothers graveside, out as loud as we could… it was always her favourite song and the only song she never forgot the words to, even when the dementia was at its worst… stay strong

[@stephengreen506]

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I PROMISE YOU MY FRIEND IT WILL GET EASIER WITH TIME. SENDING YOU ALL MY STRENGTH AND RESPECT.

[@Kitiwake]

Sorry about your mam. May her soul rest in the holy presence of Christ.

[@archer9019]

D

[@gerrycassidy8414]

@@JohnBlessingPaligap. It is never easy to lose your mother. Please stay strong as your mum would want you to be happy . May she rest in eternal peace. God bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@garrymclaren9094]

I sang this song at my wife's funeral. A mere 55 year old gorgeous lady ...breaks my heart xx god bless you Janice,my partner from 1975 to eternity xxxxx❤️❤️

[@rw8733]

You have my utmost respect. I can't even listen to this without crying so to sing it at such an emotional time must have been so difficult. 😢

[@TheFenian1]

Fair play Gary, your a strong man, it’s a beautiful song

[@rkenny8399]

What a brilliantly written love song after all these years I still love listening to it a real classic 4ever

[@AmyLaw93]

Beautiful song. Sorry about your wife. Rip Janice. ♡

[@baillie677]

Gary, your wife will never leave your side. She will always be with you.

[@rodrigofreitas6898]

As a Brazilian dude who flew to Ireland in 2011 to learn English in the emerald Island, my best memory is when i first heard this song. It was magical and so sincere that I almost cried for missing something i didnt know what was and for the good memories i couldn t either remember. After a couple of weeks one irish friend of mine Rip Patrick, told me one of the musicians of the band was just at the corner of dunnes suopermarket where we went for some food. i was so happy and we exchanged a couple of words and tht has made my visit to ireland, thanks a million guys, you re the best .

[@annhurt8181]

Xxx

[@joannesheppard5831]

I played this song at my father's funeral a few weeks ago, it was our special song. It's hard to listen to it now as my heart is shattered into a million pieces, I loved my dad with all of my heart 💔

[@reluctantloner9162]

I randomly started singing this song in the shower today so I came here to listen, the comments broke my heart, I love all of you ❤❤❤.

[@annhurt8181]

All love each other lifes too short x

[@ianrae1546]

This is quite possibly the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

[@seanmcgurn6817]

Definitely so , it's beautiful.

[@bobchisholm9477]

Wonderful beautiful song

[@SteveBartley-b7l]

Can’t argue with that Ian

[@AlexanderDavidson-lr7dg]

I've red something similar on many a comments page on utube and this the first time I've ever clicked the like in regard to it.

[@sidthomas693]

Always brings a tear to my eyes, great beauty ❤️

[@allendod]

I work in a residential care home, Today one of the residents was trying to remember this song, He could only remember the chorus. I know he will be thrilled when I play this to him tomorrow.. He is 94..Bless

[@TheSpaceCadet89]

Good effort going away and looking for it Allen, you're a top bloke.

[@mckiernan5417]

Good on ya pal, the world needs more you you, this simple gesture on your part no doubt means so so much more to this person. I applaud your efforts & can only hope I and others make the same efforts.

[@fionagorman2237]

Fair play ya ♥♥♥

[@allendod]

Sad to say last week the poor chap passed away. Thanks for the nice comments . Rest in peace Ron.

[@allendod]

Allen Dodgson I have uploaded the finished version that I used so Ron could sing the song...If you want to look :)

[@johnnewlands2292]

My Dad and I sang this at the kitchen sink as we washed the dishes...over 60 years ago. I still sing it on my own today at the sink...as I remember the best Mum and Dad a boy could wish for...Thanks for everything. I then met my beautiful wife on a blind date when she was 16.. ( I'd loved it to have been the Village Green) and we celebrated our Golden Wedding last year. Lovely song which brings back lovely memories.

[@YoreYore-xq7kz]

what a beautiful comment,

[@Yourballix]

Class mate

[@johnnewlands2292]

@@YoreYore-xq7kz Thank you...most kind.

[@johnnewlands2292]

@@Yourballix Cheers Conzo...Much appreciated.

[@jacquelinekiernan214]

How wonderful bless you both

[@PaulineSaint-Louis]

I remember my dad always sang this old Irish song since I was about six yrs old. I wd climb into his lap in my jamies and he’d sing me to sleep. He had the sweetest crooner voice much like Crosby and Como. That’s how he won my mother’s heart. I’m 80 and he’s long passed but his memory is sooo strong. He wd lift his head toward heaven and sing his heart out as if he was having a vision.😊 Thank God for sweet warm memories🙏

[@justice-97]

My mammy was Irish I'm from Liverpool I too sang this to her in hospital.nurses are angels in human form ❤️

[@christinequinn5355]

Beautiful comment.

[@harrierja]

Lost my Anne (wife) 27th Sept 2017 it was her song to me we had over 52 years of happiness until cancer took her away from me

[@stuntbikehamster]

Sending you and Anne love for this Xmas. She's still in your heart. From a stranger somewhere else on the planet.

[@aikighost2827]

You have my condolences, 52 years is a life of love. Cancer must be defeated. Love from Ireland.

[@karenlnsy]

So sorry for your loss

[@markmcgavigan3112]

ta brom orm, a chara ❤️

[@craigcartwright8568]

God bless you

[@ogey2010]

The Fureys , still relevant in every irish county when their songs are played, what a national treasure their music is and the culture it brings to our cracking Country 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@Occident.]

God bless my Gael people of Ireland. ☘️

[@IanMay-g5u]

Saw them yesterday in Southport. Priceless. We were all crying. Ukele bit put us all on the floor.

[@neilisagum7623]

They don't produce gems like this anymore, this kind of genius is a thing of the past but will live on forever.

[@anthonywhite-wt9qx]

I just adore this song. The tune is out of this world.. :)

[@thethe6232]

The coarseness of the banjo and how it’s used so delicately is what makes this melody so beautiful.

[@donnietobasco9791]

Agreed....

[@wicklowpiper4097]

My da met my ma when she was sixteen, 61 years ago, 2020 now still together

[@leannecurtis1582]

That's beautiful. May they continue to have many more loving years together 💚

[@vallancesmillie5734]

Beautiful and still

[@mikehunter2844]

They are still kids.

[@alexandrasmummy]

This song played as I said my final goodbyes to my nana a month ago. She married my grandad at 16 and till her dying day she adored him as he did her. His blue eyes would twinkle everytime he looked at his wife of 53 wonderful years. He lost his love and he lost the twinkle in his eyes on the 3/4/15. Sleep tight my beautiful nana, I'll love you for all eternity ❤️

[@jordansuggitt]

My grandad died 3 days after your Nana, we sang this song around his grave while saying goodbye, sorry for your loss.

[@alexandrasmummy]

+Jordan Suggitt it's a very beautiful and meaningful song. I'm sorry for you loss also x

[@Oneblessedman]

thinking of the beautiful love affair you shared may the be together for eternity

[@peterb6723]

+Sandie Tulloch What a lovely comment

[@steveturner5734]

+Sandie Tulloch ....Just Beautiful..

[@barbarastrutt288]

Today is my late dads birthday,he loved this song,he met my mum when she was 14 she married the love of her life,they went on to have 5 children and we were so happy,my dad died of cancer when he was 53,he never got to see the rest of his grandchildren and great children,we miss you soooo much dad,happy birthday(no more cardigans)

[@roghabhrideradioshow]

happy birthday do your wonderful-sounding dad.

[@Einstein852]

You just cannot ever never beat Irish music. Irish humour. And the nicest place to visit in the world. You guessed it, I'm half Irish. My darling daddy was from county sligo. Oh how I miss him 😢

[@EoinFC]

I didn't guess it.

[@sodd1000]

Yes you can beat it easily.

[@gotyamoney]

@@sodd1000 So why are you on here listening to it ?

[@sandbagsid]

I met my wife. When she was sixteen and. I was seventeen we. Married in 1967 and loved till she passed away in 2011 I’m still married to her and miss her so much this song still breaks my heart even now in 2023.😢

[@manuhally]

What a great love you have, may her memory be a blessing...

[@annhurt8181]

God bless you shes right beside you xx

[@naomigore1642]

She’s waiting patiently to hold you again and with you always.❤

[@annhurt8181]

Beautiful reply x

[@francesjames7055]

This song makes me cry. My Mum who was Irish, sang this to me on my 16th birthday......I sure do miss you Mum.

[@niallyshere]

sorry about your mum.

[@TheKgv1]

Fair dues to you Frances James, obviously your Mum made a brave young man out of you, you being able to hang your emotions out to dry in the net. Lovely song, hope it travels near to your heart a lifetime long.....

[@davidberry4555]

that irish mammy loved you move than anything

[@sjraff]

Can beat an irish mammy 😍

[@magsmason5195]

makes me cry too ...thinking of my old dad and mum RIP

[@FinbarWhite]

My dad sang this to my mum on day they was married . Few years later he was killed by a driver who didn't care . When my mum was dying of cancer I held her hand said go be with dad . The nurses said you can play a song so I played this swear she smiled

[@KarenMaria969]

❤❤❤

[@harryryan6468]

❤❤❤

[@billbytheway4142]

Beautiful..tears here

[@johngilmore697]

Whatever

[@wendyball6330]

My dad made a record in the late 40s and this was on one side and I'll take you home again Kathleen on the other. Him and Mum died very young and when I listen to this I imagine him singing it to mum 😢

[@winterwalker2276]

My family are Irish immigrants who settled in London then moved to Wales I'm a Welsh man but cannot help but getting choked up listing to this with my wife who I met when we were both youngsters ❤️

[@evelynhall3274]

This song was played to my mum and dad on there wedding day. They are in heaven together now love you both forever xxx

[@jamesmccabe1702]

no such thing as heaven

[@chrisgibson6520]

@@jamesmccabe1702 And you know this how? Ya P#%^k

[@cazbeebop]

@@jamesmccabe1702 wtf dude. Believe what you like but no need for this comment.

[@sodd1000]

@@cazbeebop No need for the truth? There is every need and there is no need to make up 'heaven' to make death easier to take.

[@normasouthwood3182]

My parents met at 16 and 17years old on Chorlton Green before WW2. They married after the war and my father worshipped her all his life. I first heard this song 198something. It broke my heart and still does.

[@annewhite9850]

Tears are streaming down my cheeks, I see my fathers bright beautiful Irish eyes smiling at me as he sang this song to me. R.I.P darling man, never forgotten, adored forever.

[@valeriebratby3752]

Anne White we met at 16. Got engaged . Les sang this to me. We split after 3 years. Got back together 44 years later and he sang this at our wedding 48! Years after first getting engaged.

[@angelacarleton9575]

So fortunate to have a remembrance of a loving dad.

[@thrillhausen8858]

💟

[@laetitialogan2002]

Ah yes, my heart goes out to you, I'd an Irish dad also, so gentle

[@adrianoreilly8620]

An absolute classic one of the greatest songs off all time. Could listen to it all day long. God bless the genius of the Fureys

[@alanmerrigan4594]

Over and over and over again....a true emotional timeless classic...a tear to my eye every time

[@SteveBartley-b7l]

God I wish I was Irish

[@IaniansmailSmail]

I'm coming up for 65 and remember my dad singing this beautiful song with a tear in his eye and I am the same I can't help it and we are Scottish and love this Irish song.

[@Christable2]

My favorite Irish group of all time. No politics just pure lyrical, musical and vocal talent. Sometimes rough often thought provoking, but always enjoyable.

[@veronicajones3744]

This song was sang to me when i was 16 and i will be 80 this year and was the love of my life x

[@kevinhiggins2024]

My father was from the west of Ireland (Co Mayo) he passed 6 years ago today. He was a true Irish gentleman in every sense and it broke our hearts when he left us. Try telling me not to cry when I hear this wonderful song and melody. God Bless you daddy, I'll drink a Guinness to you tonight.................Slainte!

[@tonyves]

Add a glass for me.

[@SecretsUnvelied]

Reminds me of my Irish Queen my mammy 💚❤️ I'm 35 years old and this song has a great meaning to me ❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinequinn5355]

I love the word Mammy, it is nearly sacred to me. I'm 73 years old, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and my beloved Mammy was also my Irish Queen.

[@sandracreevy278]

One of my dad’s favourite songs. Still makes me cry listening to it even 13 years after he passed 😢

[@oobrad]

This could bring a tear to a glass eye !!!

[@dizzydino1]

😂👍👍👍❣️

[@inbriefbookfilmreviews2539]

Reading all the comments warms my heart, to know this song has touched so many people in so many ways. We aren't as different as we make out to be. One love always ☘

[@robashton5254]

Totally correct

[@Kay3333]

The raw emotion the love I feel in this song its so pure 🇮🇪 💚

[@luffyloffa5325]

Molly ya should've loved me back sos I really deserve ya molly ya cunt for not loving me back ya cunt for hurting my feelings like tha molly I swear it would quite lovely if we ever been together I'm the only one in this life who will love ya help u stand on ur side even ya were wrong I'm the one who will help u support ya to achieve ur fucking dreams molly ya completely forgot about me but haven't.. Cos I still love ya wanting ya ya r my dream molly I fucking adore ya my Irish girl I shouldn't have been in love too fucking early but ya made love ya cos ya lovable cunt molly ya will find better ppl than me but ya won't find Omar again this Omar molly take care my love ya just the most loveable thing ever in my lovely heart molly how much I would kiss ur lips there cos I'm fucking missing ya darling molly I know ya couldn't find like me yet but ya won't cos I'm the only one in this life molly I love ya baby take care hey molly kiss the person in the mirror for me when ya look at it cos its fucking gorgeous molly I love el and jack now and I'm missing them

[@ashleycohen2258]

Beyond words. Magic how a banjo can be so romantic.

[@amandapurdy2086]

Met the love of my life at 16. Will take my memories to the grave.

[@suzanlawrence2516]

This is what my big brother used to sing to me. He's been long gone and there isn't a day that I don't think of him xx RIP Paul Lawrence xx

[@heehawluck1]

God bless Suzan. x

[@JohnMcMahon.]

Never let go of those memories Suzan. They cost nothing and are worth everything.

[@tallandhandsome29]

Oro oro the fureys

[@burgessronald3586]

John McMahon l

[@georgedehayen]

tallandhandsome29 b

[@irishveganwitch7847]

Rest in peace Ashling Murphy. Gone but never forgotten.

[@firehorizon4743]

My Grandma died last year, my dad was in hospital with pnemonia at the same time. He couldnt come to the funeral and i was twelve! Im now thirteen and will cherish this song in my heart for many years to come. It still brings tears to my eyes! Love you Grandma xx

[@candicundi6362]

My dad used to play this song on his guitar when I was younger. He passed away 16 months ago and I miss him immensely. When I play this song, I feel so connected to him. My thoughts are with you Rachael and your family. May the beautiful music he loved, keep those special memories alive.

[@GetItRightUpYees]

I heard this song when Alan partridge done it as an Irish man and I loved it ,and I’m a rangers supporter ,great wee song

[@bj146651]

This song hits me so hard. My father from lismore down the south in co Waterford. He met my mother when she was 16 he was 18. He just passed of pancreatic cancer. We grew up in Ireland and Boston. The Irish touch your heart with music. We would drive around listening to this and he would tell me this is your mother’s song. I miss you daddy. May god bless the Irish.

[@wilfredcollins8706]

My grand family were from Wexford

[@bj146651]

@@wilfredcollins8706 beautiful area. I used to go there a lot. If you ever get the chance go to the town my father is from. Beautiful town. I love that whole area.

[@him21000]

I am a Native American ( American Indian ) And a teacher of the ways of the Rainbow Warrior Nation ( it's about unified humanity ) My student in England just showed me this song It's beautiful love it ! Walk in peace walk with love for you all are loved

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

Work-in-the-dark, you are a Native American INDIAN ? That's a wonderful encounter for me ! I'm just a French woman ; however I would LOVE to get in touch with a Native American Indian ! 🌿 May I ask from which tribe you are ? I have always loved the way you think, with this great contact and RESPECT for Mother Earth ! 🌻 ❤ 🌲 🐾 🐻 🐺 🌾 🦬 Would you be pleased to be my penpal ? I'm very sorry for my bad English ; I hope I'm still understandable ????? 🤔 Did you learn French ....... perhaps ?..... See you ?....... Katherine 🤗

[@him21000]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 Your people gave us the name Iroquois but our true name is Haudenosaunee it means "People who build the longhouse" is not speaking of a physical structure but of building peace We are 6 Nations living in peace we are the Seneca Cayuga Onondaga Oneida Mohawk Tuscarora people You can find me on Facebook under my white name Bryon Thompson you will see my profile picture is a forest the land of my people

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@him21000 Thank you so much for having answered my message ! 🤗 Unfortunately I do not use Facebook ! Do you have a s k y p e account ? Or an e m a i l ? Katherine pour Work-in-the-dark 🌲

[@IanMay-g5u]

My family are Irish. My niece is Oklahoma Creek NA. Hands across the sea.❤❤

[@jamesstevenson6553]

The plucking of the strings is my favourite part,the whole song is amazing

[@robashton5254]

You are so right.

[@paulconnor8516]

Correct

[@billyfuller7302]

💯 agree

[@helensmith1710]

Definitely

[@davidwinet5607]

I’ve listened to this several times now and I have come to agree with you the slow plucking of the banjo really makes the song. The first time I listened and the second as well I thought to myself, that banjo player isn’t very skillful he can only play one note at a time and so slowly but now I see why, it’s for the effect, the wistfulness and the simplicity. You nailed it.

[@leehollender1473]

my Dad sang this to me every night when I was little, I'd give anything to hear him sing it again ,4 years today and it still hurts the same as it did the day you died gbnf love you always Dad xx

[@peterclayton4526]

The fureys made a great job of it as many many more love irish music this type mainly but play irish i love it the the Dubliners chieftains fureys clancys planxty wolftones pogues cant be bettered

[@brianocallaghan7172]

such a tender and special thing to say about a lost loved one .your dad was lucky to have one who loved him so . . . .

[@barbarawoodo737]

Mine to wish he was here to sing it again

[@mariontimmons2670]

Sending it you hon hope you get comfort x

[@stephenmcconville8743]

R.I.P ♥

[@johnlamb1468]

RIP Ashling Murphy may your memory live on and may you get the justice you deserve ❤️

[@Occident.]

BEWARE THE RISEN PEOPLE 🇮🇪💪

[@angelgrainger-ys4xw]

Most beautiful song I've ever heard captured me the moment I heard it want it played at my funeral ❤🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

Well I haven't heard this song since my daughter's great grandad was singing to it 24 years ago. I hadn't visited his grave for 21 years as I moved away. I visited his grave yesterday. Tonight this song popped up. He was an Irish man & I always linked this song to him because he has the same accent & sounds like the singer. I feel he was saying hello. Miss you Frank 😢

[@conormagennis2021]

Beautiful song hits my heart in so many ways

[@michaelhayes1068]

Every thing beautiful about ireland floods my heart on hearing this haunting song .☘

[@catherinemurphy6961]

This is my absolute favourite song of all time. Reminds me of my dad who passed away 30 years ago today. This was my first dance at my wedding in memory of him. Always brings a tear

[@malcolmstewart1450]

I love the Irish ♥ 💙... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪

[@marydaly4403]

My Dad sang to me too the morning I was SIXTEEN NOW 86 ❤😢

[@nick4652]

I love this song having Irish ancestry, it was one of my dad's favourites along with Danny boy, sadly he passed back in 1979 a year after my ma. Then 3 years ago to the end of this month August, my brother and I were sleeping next to my sister in a hospice as she was dying of cancer. She was in and out of consciousness, the she suddenly asked my brother to play this song, which he did on his mobile, as she loved it also, the next day August 31st she passed. Crying as I write this but have a Guinness in hand. God bless. Then

[@74DERMO]

❤❤❤

[@hmmminteresting2451]

They played this for Aisling Murphy on RTE1 this morning, absolutely heartbreaking, she seemed like everything you would like your own daughter to be. Hope her killer never sees the light of day again. RIP

[@E_O_S_]

Thought the exact same ...sad very sad story

[@harrygatto]

They have a suspect, a Slovak immigrant, who is in custody but will not stand trial until June 2023 (for some reason). If guilty, and most agree that he is, he deserves the rope but sadly will only get 25 years to life and probably be out in 15 to spend the rest of his life with a target on his back.

[@lisawinser-hp2cj]

😢 my grandmother loved this and I was brought up with this so beautiful 😢😢it's her anniversary today she wasn't just a grandmother she was my best friend 😢❤

[@tracymonaghan8858]

One of the best love songs ever written and song! So beautiful, heartfelt and tragic. Makes me cry, every time, and reminds me of my Father, who also loved this song. ❤

[@cullyx2913]

💯

[@rkenny8399]

What a wonderful musical masterpiece absolute quality! music like this never dies or fades away!

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

Sixteen is timeless, the first, the start, the beginning, the hopes, dreams, the energy, the never surrender, the loyalty, the trust, faith, belief, the new, changing of the world forever for good. What a burden is carried by every generation, captured in this simple song.

[@magdaolivier2070]

The best music of the 80!

[@Boodles2007]

All of the experiences you mentioned occured in my life as they obviously have yours. It's only with age that we gather them together as we realise the importance of them. They were key moments that shaped our destiny and hence who we would ultimately be. Kind and knowledgeable words from you sir.

[@annemills7670]

Michael Harris man u r so ritexxx

[@MrMusicguyma]

Eloquently said, my sentiments exactly.

[@nicholasusansky9073]

beautiful words

[@markworth5724]

Beautiful song....my Grandmother from cork Ireland used to always play this.

[@robertodonnell1098]

My mam died in 2020 of cancer. Her best friend sang this at her funeral. Love n miss u mam xx

[@margaretproudfoot3775]

I can remember my grandad singing this song to my nana when I was little. It always brings a tear to my eyes when I hear it. Missing them both with all my heart 💚

[@JeffreySawyer-y7x]

"Since first I saw you on the village green". What a beautiful line!

[@captainkaos1770]

just played this to my mum she's 88 and sharp as a tack and this song allways makes her smile great to see so many people get pleasure from this song especially when times are tough. best wishes to you all

[@simondunlop5451]

Captain Kaos god bless her

[@rachelbaker3295]

Tears come to my eyes ... all my family are from Tallaght Dublin Ireland ... i miss them so much im living in the UK now.. can't beat the closeness and warmth of my family life back then :-)

[@alanmerrigan4594]

Lived in UK twice in 90s.....it can be a very lonely place for an irishman.....(or mick,paddy/alright paddy)this song is a real irish gem that can never be erased no matter where u live...

[@alanmerrigan4594]

Dubliners/fureys ARE the rare oul fu#%&*g times....pure class

[@mrcorcelstar]

Just go home then, I taught you were a million miles away, plane ride ...

[@cgb7571]

My Grandad Passed Away today, in a hospital listening to this. RIP

[@charlesduguid4811]

God Bless

[@MsMeganstar]

God bless him xxxx

[@roisincanney1797]

God rest his soul. what a song to pass to

[@hooleyqueen]

so sorry for you. I never met any of my grandparents or my father. My mother was the child of Irish immigrants to NY and was raised in an institution, with no memory of her parents. We have no idea what happened to them.

[@georgewalsh5145]

Queen

[@billyfuller7302]

Beautiful song the banjo playing is the most heart felt ever picked

[@sheilastackhouse3435]

Absolutely adore this song.❤

[@kevque9514]

my dad was irish and I am proud of my roots. god bless eire

[@catherinepower4163]

Thank you I'm Irish good people

[@KU-mq4er]

Up the ra

[@andrewclavin7447]

Ya maybe don't call it eire..lesson one of being irish!

[@mrcorcelstar]

Get the Guinness in and your Irish, plenty of farting next day..

[@Playsar1]

This reminds me of going to the pub with with dad as a youngen. Wish I could have another game of pool and a pint of Guinness with him 💔

[@rabc1558]

true

[@kirstymccafferty8790]

💜

[@nicholaspappalettera4526]

Go and have a beer and a game of pool for your father mate. My father is doing it tough - your note ensures I will see my dad every chance I can get. Cheers

[@valeriedillon6074]

Playsar1this was my dads favourite song he died feb 17 2017 this miss him so much xx

[@catherinefarrugia7509]

He's still with you. xxx

[@lindsaygrace383]

So far from Ireland at the moment but when I hear this I'm right back in the emerald Isle. great song by a great singer ❤

[@felicitymeier4598]

Burning ring of 🔥 and

[@annhossack9706]

Felicity Meterllkll. A

[@suzannekinlough743]

Oh how I miss home ☘

[@mikekelly7477]

Simply Ireland and the Irish in a song, wonderful lovely people

[@mikemcdonagh2049]

Beautiful song. Reflecting on life. This song brings tears to my eyes. Go raith maith agat the fureys.❤

[@sineadcoombs1045]

This is going to be my dance with my dad at my wedding in July!

[@danieloshea9674]

Sinead Mooney have a great day if it's anything like your taste in music it's going to be a cracking day

[@melissanash7620]

oh how beautiful cherish every moment i lost my dad 14 years ago lifes never being the same my hero he was .xxxx

[@Vortigan07]

Beautiful!!

[@JohnMcMahon.]

Well, how did the wedding go?.. Are you on honeymoon right now?..

[@robertconvery5669]

I wish you both what you both wish for yourselves. Anyway i miss my dad.

[@caitlinneill9303]

probably the most beautiful song ever written. Thanks Makes me really homesick though.

[@elainelarge544]

Lost my dad in February 2018. Great man with a good heart. He use to sing this to my mum and me and my sisters, his three girls. Tears rolling down my face listening to this dad. Love and miss you so so much. Until we meet again. Your in no pain now with your mam and dad. Love you so much dad xxxx

[@emily1983nz]

Sorry for your loss Elaine, We played this at my nannys funeral and less than six months later my daddy joined her. They're all looking over us I am sure xxxx

[@elainelarge544]

Emily Hi Emily, Thank you for your kind words. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Those we love dont go away they walk besides everyday, unseen, unheard but always near. They will always be looking out for us and they will always be loved. Thank you xxx

[@philomenaaylward]

I feel ye, it's the emotion in his voice, my mam used to sing it so well,lost her 2 an half years ago 😪😪

[@elainelarge8534]

@@philomenaaylward A beautiful song and is always in your memories of your beautiful mam.

[@chrisdonaghey5749]

Elaine Large you got me crying now Elaine

[@ralphwalsh3310-Empire4Ever]

Always remember sitting in the kitchen back home in Newfoundland as a kid listening to the Fureys, a CLASSIC!!

[@CarolineSmith-hg7cn]

My lovely Dad loved this song, so it holds very special memories for me.

[@peterdonaghey4335]

This is the first song my dad sang to my mum when they started going out together. That was nearly 65 years ago, married 61 years and he's still singing it to her.

[@hcm444]

Lovely to read a happy comment!

[@Jordanam76]

My mum loved this song...... Her dad ( my grandpa) would sing it to my nan......mum passed away just last month.....wish i could listen to this just one more time with her

[@AJLangford]

I knew this back in the day, as a kid. My mother loved it as did my grandfather (a Maloney, Irish heritage, who fought in WW2 and never spoke of it, yet this brought him to tears). He died in 1987. This album reached through my entire family and remains with me til this day. I am passing it on to my daughter, who is ten. Great music is timeless. And this deserves to be remembered forever. Please share this with your kin.

[@Einstein852]

I love this. All irish songs go straight to my heart.

[@MartinBenson-ir9uf]

Met my angel when she was sixteen, drifted apart after four years but glorious fate brought us back together 30 years later and now we have been ecstaticly married for 12 beautiful years!! This is our song!! Keep hoping that true love will return to you! ❤

[@margaretproudfoot3775]

Finbar furey plays with so much feeling. Beautiful song 💚

[@vallancesmillie5734]

Mags its beautiful song

[@andrea_b9777]

This song gets me every time! Beautiful words

[@alanmerrigan4594]

Tear to the eye every time

[@huskvarsm]

One of those rare songs that truly touches your heart.

[@markh8341]

My dad loved this song it was played at his funeral 😢

[@annemow]

It's about first love...i bought the single....a re-release in 80 or 81. Makes me well up. Utterly beautiful song ✨

[@ants5120]

I'm not crying honestly,what a beautiful song.