The Poor Old Woman - An tSean Bhean Bhocht - was Ireland, only you could not speak her name. It was 1798 and the French were on the sea, for Ireland and for Liberty. A famous song and a beautiful version.
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Muireann and Julie are a great combination, Padraig. Thanks. Heading into the Hebs tomorrow for a couple of weeks... on the Calmac Ferry out of Oban at midday, but apparently they are not serving chips...hardly worth going!Originally posted by Padraig View Post
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Happy Week 2 John. Yous have chips in Scotland? Boys-a-dear!Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostMuireann and Julie are a great combination, Padraig. Thanks. Heading into the Hebs tomorrow for a couple of weeks... on the Calmac Ferry out of Oban at midday, but apparently they are not serving chips...hardly worth going!
Lament for Limerick. The Siege of Limerick concluded the Williamite Wars in Ireland, and the Treaty of Limerick 1692 introduced a long, grim period for Catholics, in spite of William's intentions.
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Thanks Padraig - I missed the day, so here to make up for it, a new find from a group called 'a Lazarus soul'
and Finbar Furey...
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What's a Day here or there, G?Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
I thought this was the best place to put the Bogside item. I never actually saw this lad though I could have at the time, and I did not know his name until today. Thus history passes you by.
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This time a 'sung hero', G.Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
I wonder what is his claim to fame - I don't think he took on the RUC at the Battle of the Bogside in '69.Comment
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Indeed, G! Though today really is Friday, and time for another Irish treat.Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
Donegal Town was in days of yore a hub of the O'Donnell clan, and today honours the name. In this video we are, more recently, in the centre of the town where a youth band is celebrating its victory in a competition. The tune is O'Donnell Abu (see link). I was always partial to it.
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Missed it? Let's make up for it with a classic....
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Lankum (Radie Peat on vocals) - NPR TIny Desk from earlier this year.
NPR Tiny Desk shows have currently stopped - there is no one there.
and, a bonus track you may have missed:
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Go rabh maith agat, a Ghlobal.
A couple of newcomers in an old, old song: Eileen Aroon
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Beautiful Padraig. thanks.Originally posted by Padraig View Post
I came across this which I hope you enjoy:
As you probably know, this is actually Emma O'Sullivan, one of the best Irish step dancers, just having herself a bit of fun on the street of Galway in the windy corner of the high street. So unassuming.Comment
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Which I did greatly enjoy, G.Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
...who in the song so sweet,
who in the dance so fleet, Eileen AroonComment
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