The Valley Of Knockanure.

The Valley of Knockanure is a tragic ballad commemorating an atrocity during the War of Independence at Gortaglanna near Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland.
On the 12 May 1921, a troop of 'Black and Tans' were travelling out from Listowel towards Athea when they arrested three young men in Gortaglanna. Prior to this the barracks in Listowel had been burnt-out and the troops, heavy with drink and bent on seeking revenge decided to execute the young men. One of the men, Dalton, attempted to free himself from captivity but was thwarted in his efforts by a bullet. Both of the other two men were shot on the spot. Today a memorial stands by the roadside where those three friends died on that fateful day during Ireland's fight for Independence.
In memory of Jeremiah Lyons, Patrick Dalton and Patrick Walsh, murdered by Crown Forcesat Gortagleanna.

[@bdowd74]

My Gran-uncle was Paddy Dalton - killed by the Black & Tans in Knockanure

[@gachrudgaelach]

RIP

[@jamesstokes8692]

Real heros ,rip

[@ghostpatriot2370]

Your uncle is a hero and you should always be proud of him. God bless and never surrender!

[@HARROWSKI]

Wow this was 15 year ago you write this? Are you still here ?

[@tonysinnott2785]

RIP to your grandfather one of our proud lands fearless soldiers , let's always sing these songs and never forget those brave men and boys .

[@philipboyce5774]

That Lady has a fantastic voice. A beautiful version of a deeply passionate ballad.

[@richardsteele7566]

Class song RIP Jeremiah Lyons, Patrick Dalton and Patrick Walsh

[@Seanforfor]

A beautiful, emotional and touching ballad. Sung to me by my mother. I love it.

One of the most beautiful songs written in commemoration of some of the bravest men this land has ever seen

[@patsheehan5392]

A number a ballads always give me goose bumps. This is one of those ballads. A very touching song. A number of different versions but all great. Rest in Peace lads.

[@thcleaning4069]

Beautiful ballad our day is comming

[@johnoconnor4623]

Beautifully sung. Tells the story so well.

[@johnoconnor4623]

These songs are so good. especially good since we won. But we must remember the men who fought and laid their lives for us.

[@lauraquille2389]

Great peggy

[@flynn8148]

A voice that can awaken any celtic soul

[@Seanforfor]

Simply beautiful..............

[@irishfield1]

So beautiful song amazing well sung thank you

[@redceltic]

Well done! I've heard this song from my grandfather as a boy but had no image of what Knockanure looked like as I'm from New York.

[@bedojames]

Peggy Sweeney is great And compliments Tommy Byrne and Wolfe Tones original 1960s version of song RIP

[@johnoconnor4623]

Beautifully sung. I could listen forever to this song.

[@timpatjoe]

from kerry great song and great lads true republicans not like some to day .wolf tones way is the best for ireland. to unite all irish men what a statement wolf tone the hero of ireland

[@josephinemaguire8151]

Beautiful singer

[@Fpstup]

This song brings back so many memories. I grew up with the Wolfe Tones version, but this is beautiful and emotional, great voice.

[@ritadoherty2861]

A reminder of home on Christmas night and school days with Peggy

[@blunt1984]

Beautiful song.

[@daneriksson1399]

blunt1984 @

[@bobdillon5067]

Heard it on the grams phone 70 years ago. IV always remembered the names welsh Lyons and dalton

[@JIMGRANTSNR]

70 years ago when I was nine or ten my late father used to sing it for me i never forgot the words I sing it to this day .

[@preacaininternational5637]

Beautyfully sung

[@beyo124]

This has got to be the best rendition of this song

[@martinholland6439]

Sphere were roses

[@bedojames]

A great version and first time I saw Knockanore on video shared on my fbook and favourited RIP May 12th

[@rxa177]

Best version imo

[@tonedrew]

Brilliant first time I've ever heard it.

[@maryoshea8944]

Awesome!

[@johnjennings9693]

Beautiful greetings from clonakilty west Cork thank you,

[@preacaininternational5637]

I love this and the other early fureys versions

[@bobdillon5067]

Great song

[@annamhaid4047]

Go ndéana Dia trocaire orthu. Brave Irish men and women back then. Does anyone have the lyrics to this version please. A fantastic version and very well sang. Greetings to all who remember our fallen heroes. From County Cork

[@garryflanagan5809]

The passion xXx

[@johnoconnor4623]

The brave men who fought and won our freedom.. We will never forget ye for keeping us free from invading tyrants.

[@GreenfordBhoy]

Paddy Dalton was my Grandmothers cousin...that would make my grandmother and your grandparnet cousins...which would make us god knows but of the same stock

[@johnoconnor4623]

Worth listening too to Sean O'Shea sing this song.

[@indyplant6923]

Freedom for all people across the world 🏴‍☠️

[@johnoconnor4623]

God Bless ye men who fought to keep us free. I know that ye are up there in the sky flying free above the tyrants.

[@rxa177]

Dude's face at 0:22 is like " I cant believe she is this good".

[@timpatjoe]

cool as well on the monument it lists the struggle 1916 to and leaves a space blank until the job is done

[@pjhogan2309]

2022 lads!!

[@donniedahlia2031]

I need to know who the woman singing is! Her voice is amazing.

[@preacaininternational5637]

Peggy Sweeney?

[@AmazonfindsND]

Top drawer that

[@timpatjoe]

we did the commemoration for that two years ago martin ferris daughter spoke at it gave a great speech.There is one this year for it should be coming up soon coloured party band etc

[@seanspillane8231]

timpatjoe now she wants to ape the brits advocating for baby-killing abortion abattoirs in Ireland. SHAME FEIN...conts. #votenotoabortion #loveboth #savethe8th

[@5218bunny]

Does anyone remember Willie Brady's version from the early sixties? That's the version I know from back then.

[@jonedsweeps6379]

The republic bold they did uphold, though outlawed in the moor. And side by they bravely died, in the valley of Knockanure

[@timpatjoe]

commemoration sunday coming at knockanure 7pm !!!!!

[@Diarmuidp07]

Cool place

[@jamesstokes8692]

Real heros,pity they arnt about today

[@michaelcollins9386]

4.17 pause and look at the face in the big tree

[@johnwright7731]

Wat a great song been listening to this beautiful song since i can remember god bless irish republican brotherhood ✊🇮🇪✊🇮🇪🇮🇪✊and.the men of 81. Rip mo charas✊🇮🇪✊🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@matthewconnor4405]

For my comrades death, revenge I'll get 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✋️✋️

[@renevandermark6849]

You may sing and speak about Easter Week or the heroes of Ninety-Eight, Of the Fenian men who roamed the glen in victory or defeat, Their names are placed on history's page, their memory will endure, Not a song is sung for our darling sons in the Valley of Knockanure. Full lyrics on Wikipedia - The Valley of Knockanure

[@NobleKorhedron]

Eh, some lyrics please?!

[@5218bunny]

I'm sure Protestants were intimidated after the Treaty. Most of the Protestants in the South were landowners or otherwise more well off, so I don't think the Irish peasantry was eager for a bloodbath. The haves are usually protected. Even when they lose. The Ulster statelet was deliberately conceived to be an enclave of Protest hegonemy. No one seems to remember willie Brady. Looked great in one of those fisherman's sweaters.

[@lifeisntfair4744]

I like Sean Durphys rendition better

[@tomreilly7113]

life isn't fair

[@5218bunny]

(corr) that was: Protestant.