The Minstrel Boy

From 'Ceiliúradh' at Royal Albert Hall, April 2014

[@exploreandunravel5773]

There is always something in Irish history , culture and songs like Minstrel boy , that makes everybody to fall in love with it ,. Love and respect from India .

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

I know what you mean because that’s the same way that I feel with Scottish history and culture and songs like Scotland the brave and other Scottish songs

[@colinmcdonald8521]

Thank you, comrade - and you also had to fight for your freedom from the obscenity that is tory England. I beg you to be worthy of your freedom.

[@dirkdehosson6467]

We love ya too, from a Yank from Ireland (originally)

[@exploreandunravel5773]

@@northscrow9316 That's really great , I loved reading about the Nordic history last year . It's awesome

[@howiemcniff5405]

@@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 The Celtic Scots came from Ireland...

[@noeldoyle4501]

From Wexford in Ireland, thank you, that was beautiful!

[@MONSTERDR451]

and echoes through time never forget.

[@Bogie0315]

Yes absolutely beautiful, many tears listening to this.

[@paulodonnell399]

"The Minstrel Boy" is an Irish patriotic song written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852) who set it to the melody of The Moreen, an old Irish air. It is widely believed that Moore composed the song in remembrance of a number of his friends,[1] whom he met while studying at Trinity College, Dublin and who had participated in (and were killed by the British during) the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The 1798 Irish Rebellion, although the Irish were defeated in their own land, was popularised in song such as The Minstrel Boy, Boolavogue and the Boys of Wexford. The song gained widespread popularity and became a favourite of many Irishmen who fought during the American Civil War and gained even more popularity after World War I. The song is notably associated with organisations that historically had a heavy representation of Irish-Americans, in particular the police and fire departments of New York, Boston and Chicago and those of various other major US metropolitan areas, even after those organisations have ceased to have a substantial over-representation of personnel of Irish ancestry. The melody is frequently played at funerals of members and/or officers of such organisations who have died or been killed in service, typically on bagpipes. Unsurprisingly, given its lyrics, it is also associated with the Irish Army and with traditionally Irish regiments in the armies of the United Kingdom and the United States. In this centenary of the declaration of the Irish Republic its lovely to see a song for Irish Freedom celebrated by our neighbours...

[@syedashabanaislam7105]

It is Irish poem we lrn it in Pakistan it have beautiful meaning

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

I love this song a lot I would say the first time I heard it was when I was watching my all time favorite movie called Gettysburg

[@TheRingoism]

Just goes to show how us Brits are hearty folk, and respect honest work. I doubt you'd ever see Land of Hope and Glory or Jerusalem in the Republic.

[@shanequigley7552]

Well done Sir

[@normanhewitt9345]

Well said Paul I've tried for many a year to educate my Irish comrades in a good bit of history Norrie ex ruc dungannon Ever notice the the lead with the brigade of guards on remembrance sunday Aaah Say sometimes eh

[@rugin3191]

such a beautiful rendition. Makes me proud

[@johnoconnor4623]

the whistle near the end just makes this tune that we all know

[@janeough45]

my twin sister and i sang this beautiful song in the mid 50s at our primary school, wombwell kings road xx

[@ccdecc6650]

Never used to such devastating effect than as the credits music to Blackhawk Down.

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

This piece reminds me of all the brave Irish lads who served in the British Army over the centuries - Catholic and Protestant - in those grand old Irish regiments. I served in a Scottish regiment in whose ranks were many Irishmen, from both North and South, (all strange as it may seem nicknamed Paddy), great friends, wonderful guys. I also had the privilege of knowing several outstanding officers of the Irish Army - this song is a fitting tribute to them.

[@rickodell6095]

Song makes me feel like I've come home.

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

James Murdoch thanks for your service and do you which Scottish regiment you served with and the reason I am asking is because I play the tenor drums in a pipe and drum band that is named after the black watch which and I would agree with you on this song being a tribute to all the brave irsh lads in the British Army but to me I think it’s also a great tribute to the Irish soldiers who fought in the USA army during the American civil war and to the brave Irish soldiers who showed the world how Irish men fight and just saying but I feel very proud to call myself a true born Irishman and saying that because my last name Dolan means dark haired Irish man and plus I am part Scottish

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

@@chasemurraychristopherdola7108 Chase served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers for over 20 years. Now retired in Connecticut after a second career in Law Enforcement. Best wishes.

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

James Murdoch best wishes to you to

[@Gazzar]

" I served in a Scottish regiment in whose ranks were many Irishmen, from both North and South, (all strange as it may seem nicknamed Paddy)" That's almost the start of a song/poem right there

[@sergioabib3216]

"The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone In the ranks of deadh you will find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, and his wild harp slung behind him. 'Land of Song' ! said the warrior bard, 'Tho' all the world betrays thee, one sword at least, thy rights shall geard, one faithful harp shall praise thee!"

[@terencehill1971]

The man who would be King!

[@normanhewitt9345]

As a gentleman in these comments has said It is a dirge not a theatre Pipes only I commend you to the Count John Mccormack version on youtube It also leads the music by the Brigade of Guards on remembrance sunday Buried a few comrades to it regrettably Norman RUC 1982

[@elbarto9633]

I wanted to know what song was so important to Obrien in star trek tng. Epic.

[@benjimain6]

Yes, and it's a recurring theme for a lot in ds9 as well :)

[@mikeyoung7660]

I've marched along to this many times on the way to mount guard at Buckingham Palace

[@MRNASCARFAN25]

I'm not even Irish or Scottish but damn the culture of Irish and Scottish I loved learning in school and now in my college days and life ! Bag pipes have a special place in my heart along with the drums !

[@donalcasey3612]

I know you posted many months ago from an irish man i say if pipes and drums make you proud then my friend i say celtic bloods run in youre vains

[@dirkdehosson6467]

Fantastic !!!!!! A Yank from Cork

[@virgil81nz]

Outstanding clip. This is absolutely brilliant.

[@harrydejonge5356]

🇾🇪thank you ❤

[@keosahawk]

I always think of "The Man Who Would Be King".

[@patriot1525]

fun fact: this was performed by both Óglaigh na hÉireann (the Irish army) and the Royal Irish Regiment of the British Army.

[@mariaspringsteen2002]

Great rendition of the minstrel boy ...from start to finish..proud to be Irish on Wednesday night

[@58johnjohn]

This was played by the British army!!!..

[@ChristopherFGibson]

johnners clonkerbernard It was played by Pipers from the Royal Irish Regiment, Yes. But because they are from Northern Ireland doesn't make them any less Irish. They are Ulster but by the Grace of God they are Irishmen and Women.

[@58johnjohn]

Christopher Gibson They are the worst kind of Irishman, they wear the uniform of the crown!!..

[@wigster600]

Would still be catholic if that revoloution wasn't so glorious. #ResurrectCromwell

[@briankiernansmith2433]

Jurgen BlackAnvil well said, needed doing, thankyou.

[@jimreilly917]

After the American Civil War a US author added a 3rd verse: The Minstrel Boy will return one day, when we hear the news we all will cheer it. The Minstrel Boy will return we pray torn perhaps in body not in spirit. Then May he play his harp in peace. In a world such as Heaven intended. For all the wars of man must cease And every battle must be ended. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@amies31]

Wonderful rendition.

[@frankjennings4022]

This song always brings me to tears remembering my friends who went down in Vietnam. Both my brothers are DAV, one is one is 100% and was an army medic. My father died in a VA hospital.

[@casualwoodchuck]

Lol

[@RangerCaptain11A]

yes, the song is not for irish soliers only, but for all reluctant who answer a nation's call and die for their efforts.

[@Moonsabie]

never a better song to get the blood up. It's like catnip for the Irishman from a McDonnell

[@stevenmcdonnell2139]

I to am a McDonnell!

[@bagpipegnat]

Awesome!

[@theslayeryt9863]

The minstrel boy is the most popular song in Irish music history on the bagpipes and I could play it on my own bagpipes

[@VMA225]

Oh Yes; Brilliant !!!

[@HOPEat]

I wasn’t expecting the bagpipes. Tingles. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vinpepp]

Superb, the pipes and drums strike up, i am in tears.

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

I love this song a lot and I love it because I am part Irish because my last name Dolan means dark haired Irish man and I also love this song because I play it on the base drum in a pipe and drum band that is named after the famous famous brave and mighty and heroic and glorious and fantastic and fierce and stunning and stupendous and legendary and honorable and honored black watch which Is a British Canadian and Scottish infantry regiment and its currently the 3rd battalion of the royal regiment of Scotland

[@largemarge1603]

Black Watch Matters

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

@@largemarge1603 you said it black watch matters

[@DerekHogg-ln5gz]

Jings! This stirs the soul.

[@semutmerah5276]

Heroic

[@annedufour4774]

I love the pomp and circumstance. Wonderful musical 📯 instruments, 🔔 harps🥁, flutes, etc. As always very moving. 💁 Well Done!

[@vinethkawmududesilva3662]

respect

[@michaelnorton7882]

Nice

[@dtabares72]

Black hawk down...

[@spartanwarrior1]

Erin go bragh

[@bernardcorbett3941]

This tune shouldn't really be played as a typical march. It's a lament, a dirge, and should be treated the same as Chopin's Funeral March, in slow time.

[@buffbayboy1]

Brilliant.

[@WintersWar]

way too short.

[@royalirishranger1931]

The Irish Gusrds and the Royal Irish play a fine tune I served in the 27th , 87th , 89th, The Royal Irish Rangers all loyal Irish sons of the crown.

[@rapier1954]

Really, loyal Irish? Less than 40% of any so-called Irish regiment in the UK has people with some Irish blood considerably fewer are actually Irish citizens and current recruiting is open to the Commonwealth. If you are Irish you can only join if you are presently a resident of the UK according to the official website.

[@paullooney8960]

Lol tell that to my English prodstant ancestors who settled in Ireland,and suffered as cannon fodder ,in Britains imperialist wars,and also to my catholic ancestors.

[@rapier1954]

@@paullooney8960 The statistics are right from British military sites if you can't understand the significance of them that's your problem not mine, all one can supply is the facts not brains.

[@user-hm8wf2jf1h]

That may be, but, alas, Ireland is free of crowns 😁 And wants nothing to do with your crown. Know when you’re beaten and withdraw like an honourable soldier (if you are even that).

[@iasimov5960]

Maks me want to run out and fight for my country. If I had a country.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Terrific song, the Irish and Scottish regiments are so lucky to have such great music as this and Killaloo, Willie McBride, Flowers of the Forest, Sgt McKenzie etc Went to the funeral of a soldier in the London Irish last week and they played this on the pipes, it was amazing. Now, a few historical facts that bear stating. This song is IN NO WAY sectarian, bigoted, anti-British, republican, anti-royalty or pro-Irish Nationalist. Robert Moore was a Catholic but he was educated at Trinity, served in the Admiralty, was the toast of upper class British society, a friend of the Prince of Wales, married an English Protestant and performed for Queen Victoria. Sure he knew some of the United Irishmen but was never a member and he would also have known some of their Irish opponents, the song makes no distinction in the allegiance of the Irish soldiers it pays tribute to. Moore considered all Britain’s political problem’s solved with the emancipation of Catholics and non-established Protestants in 1828 and opposed Daniel O’Connell and his Catholic association denouncing him as a demagogue. He was also vehemently opposed to slavery and one theory is that this is what the song is actually about. Interestingly it was sung by Irish soldiers on both sides in the American Civil War but for obvious reasons was more popular with the Union troops. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Moore So, The Minstrel Boy is for everyone, Protestant/Catholic, Unionist/Nationalist, EVERYONE!

[@bluechip297]

What rubbish you write. The song is an Irish Republican song. Written by Thomas Moore for those who fought and died on the rebellion of 1798.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

+bluechip297 No he didn't, that's just the Irish Nationalist Delusion. Read up about Thomas Moore;en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_MooreNationalists try hijack it but it is for all Irish people. What rubbish you write! Still I'm here to tell you the truth! You're welcome.

[@seanolaocha940]

+MrLorenzovanmatterho "Irish Nationalist Delusion" (why the capital letters?) is your term for facts you don't agree with obviously. Stop spamming good videos and enjoy the Irish revolutionary music.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

+Seán Leahy The Irish Nationalist Delusion is Unionist's term for the facts Irish Nationalists don't want to admit. Stop trolling and enjoy this excellent song written by a close friend of the Prince of Wales, member of the British Admiralty, husband of an Irish Protestant and pro-Unionist.

[@seanolaocha940]

MrLorenzovanmatterho The 1798 Rebellion was not ''pro-Unionist,'' please learn a few facts.

[@virgil81nz]

The brass section totally destroy this piece. Piss the brass off and stick with the pipes and drums as it is meant to be.

[@sqwk2559]

Nothing says more Irish than the British army.

[@howiemcniff5405]

George Washington's too...

[@howiemcniff5405]

38% Irish/Irish American...

[@SeanFication]

Ironic that a British military band is performing an Irish rebel song.

[@DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw]

An Irish tune about Irish patriots who fought for their countries freedom from Britain played by British soldiers.

[@paullooney8960]

I agree with you brother,but soilders are used by bankers,regardless of what their nationality is,to enforse their will,this song nowadays should represent resistance against thease tyrants.

[@cuchaia]

An observation regarding what the song was about etc, as per the discussion below. I think, from a poet's point of view, from an artist's point of view, certainly from my point of view it's obvious to me that the song uses, as a rallying cry, if you will, the symbol of the harp as the main character, even tho' the song is titled The Minstrel Boy. To me it's obvious that the song is about breaking the chains of slavery, sure of all people in the world, but particularly in this case, because of whence and whom the song derives from, those chains fettering the people of Ireland, which are still there but now being held by the Globalist Elite, the Zio Bankster Communist, Bolsheviks. Get with the program folks. It's time to throw these psychopaths to the lions. May they don lead suits and drop to the bottom of the Dead Sea. The only place for them, far as I'm concerned.

[@Insperato62]

Human beings first, musicians a close second, let's not get carried away with the nationalism or religion (as opposed to faith).

[@omuploii]

It's a song about bravery and devotion in the face of defeat. So there's obviously nothing southern-Irish about it. Ulster is in your face forever.

[@22grena]

Taking out of your ass dng. Its about Irishmen and women fighting for their freedom against British colonial racist MF's in red. Which is ironic since this video shows the lobster backed descendants of this army playing this song.

[@walrusassociation9317]

Orangemen (who aren't Ulstermen as much as you would like them to be) have always had the British Army supporting them. Thus, they have never had a need to fight bravely because they always had superior resources. The true Ulstermen, Hugh and Owen Roe O'Neill, known defeat but ended their lives attempting to raise another army to free Ulster from the tyrant's grip. God Bless the Red Hand, and shame on the Orangemen who corrupt it. Lamh Dearg Eirinn Abu.

[@omuploii]

@@walrusassociation9317 The only brave men who ever fought in Ireland are the loyalists. The rest are what we refer to as "chickenshit terrorists", not soldiers.

[@walrusassociation9317]

@@omuploii you a troll?

[@omuploii]

@@walrusassociation9317 I am a patriot that knows history. Not everyone falls for your cowardly, terrorist bullshit. Greetings from Romania.

[@artygunnar]

no offense, but this seems to happy too be a song about death

[@andrewosullivan5588]

Arthur Yagami It's an Irish song. A lot of Irish and Scottish songs that have somber lyrics have upbeat melodies.

[@Scorbel]

Arthur Yagami "... 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

[@artygunnar]

where i was going with this is they made the tempo too happy.

[@Tellemore]

Arthur Yagami Shows what you know about this song or about irish music then.

[@Boatswain1000]

Arthur Yagami It is also being played as a march which explains the tempo. \

[@Catalpa1876]

Reunite Ireland. Stronger together. 🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@CatholicIrish11]

Clearly the meaning of the song has been lost. British regiments using an Irish rebel song is beyond a joke.

[@user-bf6hd6hu1m]

The Brits playing an Irish patriot song.......to hell with that. And, Irishmen who fought in the British Army were traitors to their country.

[@obblue]

There is no greater example of imperialist victory over the Irish than this song being used to entertain tories in the Albert Hall. It's akin to the Americans naming their combat helicopters after subjugated peoples. Or using this very song in their propaganda movies.

[@Fergus110]

Clearly you didn't notice the members of the Irish Defence forces on stage.

[@bernarendefmarn4429]

Bhí Uachtarán na hÉireann ann ar a chuairt oifigiúil ar an Ríocht Aonaithe. In éineacht leis na Gardaí Éireannacha agus ceoltóirí Reisimint Ríoga na hÉireann, bhí ceoltóirí ó bhanna Oglaigh na hÉireann ag seinim dó agus don bPrionsa Micheál agus slua mór Éireannaigh atá ina gconaí i Sasana.

[@Atonement-]

What is this crap...I want the Black Hawk Down version...not the happy, obnoxious version.... End Times.