FIELDS OF ATHENRY

[LilMissStevie1]

its by foster and allen!

[likekinds]

@LilMissStevie1

It is not by Foster and Allen! As Fritbag says, it is by Martin Branigan. You can hear him sing it live here on YouTube.

[LilMissStevie1]

@likekinds the best version of this song is paddy reilly

[likekinds]

@LilMissStevie1

The best one is the one that sounds best to you.

Thanks, I'll give Paddy a listen.

[Fritbag]

The song is sung by Martin Branigan, on his CD titled "The Answer"

[likekinds]

@Fritbag

I couldn't find this song by Martin Branigan. I did find others by him. The voice seems to be the same. I appreciate you sharing that bit of information with us. Thank you

[TheSteamtramman]

But think of all the men and women that Trevelyan kept from starvation. At least the thief only got exported, in the mainland they would have hung him out of hand.

[davidg32]

I'm pretty sure this is Daniel O'Donnell. The Foster and Allen version is a very good one, too. (They also do a great version of "The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door".

[yasmar66]

WOTA SONG FANTASTIC I MUST BE GETTING AULD RAMSAY FAE EDINBURGH SCOTLAND FOR EVER

[HughieDixon]

There is a poem dated 1888 with these words.

They say it is not even the original.

[breffnipark]

FAB !!!!

Love it ................. thank you !

[likekinds]

And thanks to you, too.

[likekinds]

It's the best version I've ever heard. I'd give a pretty

penny to know who the artists are. Do you have any ideas as to who they might be?

[jimdoc51]

definitely not foster and a;;en but still good

[Upcamehill]

Do you think that this is Daniel O'Donnell?

[likekinds]

I don't know, but now that you ask, I will try to find out. Thank you!

[likekinds]

I purchased this song as being sung by Foster and Allen. That certainly is no guarantee that it is. Since you questioned it, I have been researching and can't find more information. If you or anyone else has more information about this particular recording, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks Kevvy

[kevvy1908]

Are you sure this is Foster and Allen, because it does not sound like them - unless it is from a very, very, early recording.

[likekinds]

I'm glad you enjoyed the song. Yes, it is beautiful. Thank you.

[carann5]

Nice Irish music. I would have liked to see a few pictures of Ireland thown in there, but I can see why you chose to share just the music and the words.

[likekinds]

Thank you. Without pictures, the words are enough to bring tears to one's eyes. Though we shouldn't dwell on the past, we should never forget it.

[scottishann]

Long time since I heard that. Going to make a coffee light a fag and listen to it again.

[likekinds]

The lesson here is not just for the Irish. It is for everyone. I hope all will listen and stop and think.

Thanks

[likekinds]

Thanks, Nice Lady

[bettylee123]

Beautiful