well i dont mind honoring those that gave their lives in the 2 soo-called great wars ,which where a neccesary evil ? :( but its the evils that took place after this that i care not 2 remember , the many uneccesery wars ,for oil :( and the evils in the north of ireland by the brit army :( soo if the poppy appeal and rememberance sunday was for the 2 great wars alone , then myb we the irish would support it more :) but i struggle 2 support what they did 2 my people in the whole of ireland :(
I love this song, it is a very moving tribute. I wish we had more respect for our war dead and those that have served here in America. I look at the Royal British Legion, the Poppy Appeal and the Festival of Remembrance. The United Kingdom is unparalleled when it comes to honoring their brave sons and daughters.
At least I'm of Scottish descent so I can respect and admire the pomp and pageantry of my old country and the history of the Empire that it is part of.
The men in this song and those like them are a reminder of Ireland's shame , the shame that Ireland forgot them and tried to airbrush them out of irish history .
Only when Ireland truely accepts the price these men paid , can Ireland move on to its' future !
The men in this song and those like them are a reminder of Ireland's shame , the shame that Ireland forgot them and tried to airbrush them out of irish history .
Only when Ireland truely accepts the price these men paid , can Ireland move on to its' future !
I am very proud of men and women who gave there lives and to do what they could to gain freedom for us , so we could make our own future :) you are not forgotten as long as we are here to remember
kastass666 That song has a story. If it was not for those that went to fight you and I would not enjoy the life we have now. I suggest you visit your local Library and do a bit of research.
This song illustrates we were conned again by false promises. Home rule was promised. What happened? no home rule and a lot of Irish patriots lost their lives in the troubles that followed. Take it down from the mast.
I think its terrible that these great Irishmen have been ignored and forgotten for so long by the Irish people. My grandfathers were in the Connaught Rangers and the Munster fusileers respectively.
@johnnymcevoymusic Yes, its a beautiful song. It should serve as constant reminder that Irishmen should never waste their lives fighting for a foreign country, whether british, spanish or american. Thankyou for reminding the next generation of the value of our freedom and why we should not engage in imperial wars.
Johnny I first saw you in Ballybunion when I was a lad of 16. My parents god rest them used to come home from America every summer and they were the best years of my life. I have always been a huge fan of yours. I like many other Irishmen keep law and order on the streets of New York. God Bless and what a wonderful song you wrote. I recently found out that Liam Clancy is named after Willie Doyle.
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well i dont mind honoring those that gave their lives in the 2 soo-called great wars ,which where a neccesary evil ? :( but its the evils that took place after this that i care not 2 remember , the many uneccesery wars ,for oil :( and the evils in the north of ireland by the brit army :( soo if the poppy appeal and rememberance sunday was for the 2 great wars alone , then myb we the irish would support it more :) but i struggle 2 support what they did 2 my people in the whole of ireland :(
TheGlenmanusskinhead 2 months ago
Johnny love this one old friend
williamajk 8 months ago
I love this song, it is a very moving tribute. I wish we had more respect for our war dead and those that have served here in America. I look at the Royal British Legion, the Poppy Appeal and the Festival of Remembrance. The United Kingdom is unparalleled when it comes to honoring their brave sons and daughters.
At least I'm of Scottish descent so I can respect and admire the pomp and pageantry of my old country and the history of the Empire that it is part of.
DCLI1207 1 year ago
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The men in this song and those like them are a reminder of Ireland's shame , the shame that Ireland forgot them and tried to airbrush them out of irish history .
Only when Ireland truely accepts the price these men paid , can Ireland move on to its' future !
F.A.B.
niall2910 1 year ago
The men in this song and those like them are a reminder of Ireland's shame , the shame that Ireland forgot them and tried to airbrush them out of irish history .
Only when Ireland truely accepts the price these men paid , can Ireland move on to its' future !
niall2910 1 year ago
I am very proud of men and women who gave there lives and to do what they could to gain freedom for us , so we could make our own future :) you are not forgotten as long as we are here to remember
ob1murray 1 year ago
@apple0708.....thanks Partner for the invite.....and I will comply with your request and I'll see what you have.
lanetemple 1 year ago
@ Ianetemple check my page out I have a few songs am sure ud like mate
apple0708 1 year ago
Even on the iPad this is great !!
apple0708 1 year ago
I agree.....it is one of the best songs I have ever heard. They were all great men.
Fr Willie Doyle..." None better as a friend"....that is a brilliant line.
Thank YOU Johnny.
lanetemple 2 years ago
One of the bests songs av ever heard !!
apple0708 2 years ago
God bless you Johnny.Thanks for all the hours of enjoyment you have given me
CASTOK 2 years ago
Great stuff! I'm still kicking myself for missing seeing you play in Dorchester in March, but I was away at college!
trish3rs 2 years ago
heartbreaking song .. and I like your voice too.
violetparme 2 years ago
great song,Johnny! Thanks for the post!
Burlywurl 2 years ago 4
So many Irish have fought for the British in exchange for false promises!!
rapier1954 3 years ago 4
That's true,you cant trust what comes out of a Brits Mouth.ever! they are professional bullshitters.and that wont change!
Elevationary 3 years ago
kastass666 That song has a story. If it was not for those that went to fight you and I would not enjoy the life we have now. I suggest you visit your local Library and do a bit of research.
cooraclare1 3 years ago 2
Maybe my grand, grand, grand, grand father would dig this :-) !!! Terrible stuff!
kastas666 3 years ago
Maybe your right....But I cant change history and thats what the song is about...a time in history.
johnnymcevoymusic 2 years ago
@kastas666 well i hope u never ever listen 2 or watch any more of this terrible irish music :) cause i cba reading your stupid rubbish comments :)
TheGlenmanusskinhead 2 months ago
Where did you get this recording from?
jkeppel90 3 years ago
Great to see you Johnny,many the times i went to see you play when you were down in Wexford,Your still as good as ever, well done
Mulrankin 3 years ago
This song illustrates we were conned again by false promises. Home rule was promised. What happened? no home rule and a lot of Irish patriots lost their lives in the troubles that followed. Take it down from the mast.
cassijo2 3 years ago 8
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crap! only because I love Guinness I'd say it's the wrost!
kastas666 4 years ago
a brilliant singer and story teller
andykeaveney 4 years ago 4
I think its terrible that these great Irishmen have been ignored and forgotten for so long by the Irish people. My grandfathers were in the Connaught Rangers and the Munster fusileers respectively.
Raymac911 4 years ago 4
I couldn't agree more..which is why I wrote the song
johnnymcevoymusic 2 years ago
@johnnymcevoymusic Yes, its a beautiful song. It should serve as constant reminder that Irishmen should never waste their lives fighting for a foreign country, whether british, spanish or american. Thankyou for reminding the next generation of the value of our freedom and why we should not engage in imperial wars.
bobvandervart 2 months ago
Johnny I first saw you in Ballybunion when I was a lad of 16. My parents god rest them used to come home from America every summer and they were the best years of my life. I have always been a huge fan of yours. I like many other Irishmen keep law and order on the streets of New York. God Bless and what a wonderful song you wrote. I recently found out that Liam Clancy is named after Willie Doyle.
Raymac911 2 years ago
why cant I find the suitable lyrics for this song? I only fine another version of "dublin fusiliers" - can anyone help ?
sobr21azzaro 4 years ago
Lonesome
dickTed 4 years ago