Dancer John Conneely on the Late Late Show

[castlebar67]

when was this first broadcast anyone know? made a ref. there to the late ciaran macmthuna he's gone as well. bless them days.

[aooh01]

No Problem i just happened to see the inquiry by chance and i knew them all personally exept tony rattigan glad i was of help to you eamonn in claremorris

[Irishmeath80]

the boy John, they don't make them like that any more

[keithmcgrath]

John your one of a kind :),what a dancer!!!!!,I can't believe how well he can dance after breaking his back!!!!!!,anyone know the accordion players name? he's unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[aooh01]

@keithmcgrathThe accordian in this clip was Played by the great Johnny Cleary RIP from near claremorris he played for years as part of a group called the western ceili quintett with the late and great mattie coyne (Fiddle) of Rockfield and lakehill Knock Phil Mc tigue (Flute ) RIP Knock ,Jimmy Costello Dalton Ballafarnagh Near Knock RIP(Drums) And Tony Rattigan (Knock) i think (Saxaphone) Hope this helps they were very popular 50s 60s 70s into the early 80s

[keithmcgrath]

@aooh01 Thanks a million for replying and for all the information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[kungfuasgaeilge]

thought that was planxty in the background at 1:37, yer man looks like Andy Irvine :)

[fairhillnorrie]

remember it well.. 

[will1971a]

i knew this was going to be funny when i clicked on it but, fuck me.

[Fronika]

Gay Byrne, yuck.

[MsEllenxoxo]

:'DDDDDDDDDDDDD HAHAHAHAHA

[NathyShuffle]

good man john u can move those feet lol :)!

[yourcauseofdeath]

He broke his back, now as a result he dances like this. :(

[LimerickLad25]

good man Johnny and mighty accordion music too !!

[donkey3214]

John Ccnneely could teach the youth of today a thing or two about dancing. RIP John Conneely you were a legend of the past !!

[clarenoc]

I am the great neice of this dancing man... He still remains a legend in our family and always will be.. Michael flatley also spoke of him in an interview and said that uncle Johnny inspired him for riverdance. RIP Uncle Johnny xxx

[scuz55]

whats wrong with Anthonys eye? Is it a nice eye?

[dos1698]

1.43!!!

[thechelseaplumber]

brilliant....fair play to you mr.conneely.... your shoes are filled with music! i thought the " prostate shuffle " and the "prostrate gambit " moves were very brave and simply magnificent...... a joy to behold!

[donkey3214]

Where can I find a jacket like that man is wearing ?

[donkey3214]

Michael Flately eat your heart out because this is your mentor.....lol !!

[clarenoc]

@donkey3214 Michael flatley did speak very highly of this man in an interview

[mdlane3]

Definitely ahead of his time

[donkey3214]

That guy had his weetabix for breakfast.....lol !!

[WhimsicalCogitations]

Some Tasty Crip moves thrown in there in the middle. Way ahead of his time!

[patdowling5]

jesus! thats some arse on him too... gorgeous

[mdlane3]

@patdowling5 Your post leaves me in tears of laughter!

[mxnxjx]

apsolutly legendary stuff...can't keep a straight face watching it.

[diarmaidruane1]

Is that planxty in the backround???

[jazzdabasschristie]

Become a John Conneely fan on facebook

[jazzdabasschristie]

What a mover. He's a legend

[bigBRanKan]

haha he looks lik a penguin havin a heart attack hahahahahahahaha

[fearard]

Absolute Legend! Can't wait for my next wedding, I'm borrowing it...

[Purcellep3]

He is as mad as a box of frogs.

[opencurtin]

Michael Flatley eat your heart ou,t this is great dancing .

[bisouxrach]

hahahahahaahahahahahahahahahah­ahaha

best vid on youtube !!!!!!

[Vantwisty]

This is the funniest and best thing I've ever seen.

[simondignam7]

"good man john"