The Dubliners - Ciaran Bourke Final performance

[seanseamus1]

still gets to the heart of things listening to ciaran would break ur heart 

[chaos0485]

this makes me still goosebumps !

[rockst4rFTW]

is ciran blind in this ? :L

[Squiffilect]

@rockst4rFTW No... He had a brain aneurysm. Which when operated on led to further hemorrhaging. This left him paralysed down his left side.

[irishblood62]

R.I,P RONNIE AND LUKE, MUST RANK AMONG SOME OF OUR LANDS WORST DISASTERS THE DAY GOD TOOK EM AWAY, sure you was the greatest and i speak for Ireland when i write these words sure that we were blessed and now they have gone we mourn your loss and rejoice that god was good to us and gave us the greatest irish band yous could ever listen too.

[lentilux]

Ciaran showed a similar emotion when he played a beautiful slow air about one of his ancestors on stage in Eindhoven, 1971. I spent an enjoyable afternoon with him in O'Donoghues in 1979 and asked him the name of the air. In spite of problems caused by his stroke he was obliging and hummed it for me. It was a version of "Lord of Mayo". When I mentioned that a friend had named his son Ciaran after him, he wept and asked for their address. He said of himself, "I was Ciaran Bourke". R.I.P. Ciaran!

[chvaky]

I started crying when I saw Ciaran crying at the end of the video. Such a wonderful man.

[duleimiranbgd]

How strong! Can't stop crying... :heart: from Belgrade

[superglens67]

thanks for posting it ,,brilliant seeing ciaran,ronnie ,davy arthur,,even christie moore was 3 stone lighter ,,,thanks

[CiaranPaulRoche]

I watched this show when it was on live and Ciaran's poem is still one of the most raw emotional things I have ever seen on television. It's arresting and just a gift to the World.

RIP

[pluckdaduck]

Ciaran Bourke R.I.P :'(

[heardashot]

What a delivery, harrowing, haunting........beautiful..res­t in peace Kieran..gone but never forgotten.

[assways]

beautiful voices, yet such a harrowing video, RIP gentlemen

[MrOilibhear]

there will never ever be the likes of them again.may they join with the angels in the great seisiun in heaven.

[problemchimp2]

priceless

[richardyingren]

thank goodnes this was recorded... I'm spellbound.

[BodyFortress69]

Ronnie Drew's Voice when he sang at first put a chill down my spine, wow

[StupidVideoHater]

Ciaran Bourke.. o my, so sad.

[bradpint]

could someone send me the words of this lament for Brendan Behan?

[Firebirdfrenzy79]

"Sad solemn notes and crates of newly drawn stout,

the usual symptoms when a life goes out.

But the extinction this time being 7 times the most.

The music held no echo and the tears drowned our toast.

Sorrow and bereavement, life has no meaning now, silence is master.

Laughter and song bowed for gone went our great captain to some more hospitable inn

where cant and hypocrisy can no longer embarrass him."

[irishpoe]

It took me 2 years to watch this video and i still wish i had never watched it it took the life right out of me to see Ciaran like that R.I.P. when i think about Ciaran, Luke, and Ronnie. I like to imagine them standing beside God playing a jig. Cause we all know The Dubliners was one of Gods Gifts to the world.

[mtounian]

@irishpoe I feel you, as sad as this is, there is some incredible power to it. When Ciaran delivers the end of the poem, "where cant and hypocrisy can no longer embarrass him", it is just simply amazing. He mustered up enough to make the last point, the most important thing he could say about Brendan Behan, the one with the most punch. It's the part that stays with me when the video is over.

[irishpoe]

Your right lad there is just so much emotion and pain and happiness all mixed in it just overwhelms the soul, and you left speechless at the end because you know its over for now untill you reach the golden pub in the sky.

[belukaclimber]

I'm sorry, Irishpoe. Pushed the wrong button. Meant to say "good reaction!". Well said.

[lytsepieter]

@irishpoe you wrote the words here I feel deep in my heart. Thanks.

[lwzdo05]

Yeah wheres the vrest of it , i ewas just gettin into it!

[jockekock]

R.I.P Ciarán. U have always been my idol even if I never had the opportunity to see U in real life. the lads had a great concert yesterday here in Malmo. I hope U have a good time up there together with Luke and Ronnie and Bob Lynch. Slainte

[eimsnic]

just thought i'd put the poem up i know i was looking for it for ages. was really hard to find

Sad solemn notes and crates of newly drawn stout,

the usual symptoms when a life goes out.

But the extinction this time being 7 times the most.

The music held no echo and the tears drowned our toast.

Sorrow and bereavement, life has no meaning now, silence is master.

Laughter and song bowed for gone went our great captain to some more hospitable inn

where cant and hypocrisy can no longer embarrass him

[beggo321]

wheres the rest of the video?

[IcyIce17]

R.I.P.

never forget...

~Erin Go Bragh~

[joeygsmom]

Poor Ciaran! Such a talented man in a great group, wonderful voices all. RIP Ciaran and friends.

[Isthistakenn]

RIP Ciaran, talented man, played the guitar, tin whistle, harmonica and of course his voice, fluent in Irish too, sad he was stopped so early due to illness.

[ml191172]

Between his leaving the group in 1974 and the time of his death, The Dubliners continued to pay Ciarán and they did not take on a full-time fifth member during his lifetime.

[kellyoneill]

That was sad,

I wouldnt have recognised Ciaran there,

Poor man :(

[MissileMist]

This, and a MK 1 Cortina and to be buried in the Kingdom, is all I need, For this Bronx boy..........

[josparkes]

Very nice, I don't know much about these artists, but I saw several singers that are very famous. Ronnie Drew is much missed. Good contributions from all.

Jo s

Norfolk

8/2/2009

[frankofthetanks]

when the camera spans the room its amazing all the figures of Irish society and culture that are present in the one room, the Dubliners, Christy Moore, U2, CJH,Shane McGowan, The Fureys and Gay Byrne etc.

[CMLPaddY]

this one gives me the chills every single time i watch it..

may God bless you guys and luke..truly immortals you guys should be, i'll do my part and raise me kids with Dubliners as i know there are some things in our culture that we shouldnt forget..

[seanthepiper]

I met Ciaran Bourke in August 1975.

His younger brother Ronan and I motored over to his house in Howth,and a had a great dinner.

Ciaran and his wife were the soul of Irish hospitality ! I remember staying overnight and the next day having more sweet blather, with the addition of their Postman, who stayed for Tea. Ronan and I left back to the Family Georgian house in South Dublin, late that second evening. Once in a Lifetime, a Fond Memory Renewed !

Thanks, You Guys Behind Sweaters

Sean Folsom

[Tadhg64]

Ronnie Drew could sing it like it is.

[jimjamyaha0029]

This would be perfect if Gay wasn't in it.

[hoppahoffa]

it will be possible to buy the extended dvd version of this show nationwide from end of october.

[mrroykeane16]

thanks pal i'll be in the queue for that

[forfeit82]

another great voice, another noble man,

who left us far too early.

And yes, the last 10 secs do make me wanna cry aswell.

[tircrough]

jesus that was sad,long live the lot of them!!!!!!!!!!!

[kaizer316]

Poor oul ciaran singin his heart out god help him,RIP luke ciaran and ronnie

[herzogsbuick]

wow

[Naiyru665]

the last 10 sec makes me cry when i look on Ciaran. R.i.P :(

[ecosse2ours]

I never saw Ciaran like this, so emotional. The Dub are all in my Heart. Thanks for this video.

[markmcconnon]

Absolutely heart-breaking to see Ciarán in tears at the end of this video :(

[Godott]

Thank you for posting. Unfortunately, the song at the end is cut half way through and Ronnie was in fine voice. Any chance of a re-post with the full song?

[eblanaken]

Yes I know, that stinks at a very poinient moment too.This clip is from a 'special' edition of a show in Ireland called 'The Late Late Show'.It was to celebate the 25th anniversary of The Dubliners.The entire video of the show is excellent and is available around the web. Luke Kelly's rendition of Phil coulter's 'Scorn Not His Simplicity' is my favorite part of that show along with a Pogus/Dubliners version of 'The Irish Rover'.

Enjoy

[LerafoLuap]

Poor old Ciaran - a great talent.

[darrin42]

Ciaran Bourke, Another Legend in his Own right! RIP Ciaran. And Of Course RIP Ronnie! Men like these, Shall never again pass through Old Ireland!

[clarebannerman]

I remember this Late Late Show. Great night--- Sitting right beside Ciarán was Mick McCarthy R.I.P. who used to own the Embankment Pub in Tallaght. (The home of ballad sessions in the 60's/70's) Mick was a brother of Seán Mc Carthy who wrote some fine ballads. I have a clip of Peggy Sweeney singing two of his compositions.

[pabu4]

Wow! Ronnie at his very best. What an awful loss. I hope Luke has a pint waiting for him. I'm sure they'll re-group up in Heaven.

[acdcman999]

gay burn is a legend

[MeElena11]

I've never seen this till tonight. I can remember Ciaran although was only a kid. Have spent the entire evening watching videos of Ciaran, Luke and Ronnie. God look after you guys. Your songs will always be with me. RIP

[dunbinbhoy]

it makes me so proud to be irish when i see this god bless you ronnie drew your a legend love you xxxxxxx

[madfortrad5958]

3 great talented men gone

ronnie my friend rest in peace

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[alfonsgoffin]

Thanks from Holland for this one.

PERFECT!!!!!!

[zulamun]

Never saw bourke this old/worn down :(

[darragh1212]

raglan 67 who is CJ?

[corkii2k]

CJ - is Charles Haughey - former Taoiseach of Ireland...

[rodrigonavarrodiaz]

Sorry , I meant thin wistle instead fiddle.

[rodrigonavarrodiaz]

God bless you Ciaran. I will never forget your harmonica and fiddle playing......

Regards from Spain

[raglan67]

Ciaran we miss you , pity this clip has 2 pricks of irish history in it "gaybo and cj"

[potstillbill]

Haha yeah! One annoying bastard, one theiving bastard.

[Hpfanaticatharry]

i cant believe he is gone

why did he have to get that brain hameroge

he was a great and phenomal preformer

rock on the life of irish music

[parakarter]

Can anyone please tell me where Ciaran is buried?  Thanks so much.

[Hpfanaticatharry]

he is in dublin in ireland

[jimmylad53]

rip ciaran

[praskovia13]

RIP Ciaran God Bless you xxx

[JDLK2005]

Burke was so talented, musician, singer, poet

[howdofolks]

utterly fantastic , thanks so much for posting

[bradpint]

does someone have the words of Bourke's recite?

[Muteswan1]

Just...thankyou so much for posting this!

[parakarter]

Dear 'menbehindthesweaters' - in spite of Ciaran's failing health, what a joy to see him there. A fine musician, singer and Gaelic scholar. Ciaran and Luke were taken from us far too soon. If only..... I now must find this video. Thank you so much for posting this wee part. 

Ciaran and Luke may be gone from this world but they will never be forgotten.

[berryjewell]

:-)

[bobbypetta]

Whoever has posted this, please post the rest of it. I LOVE IT.

[tommyobrien84]

he was talking about the "Celebration" 25th anniversary double album

[spunkkey]

what song was gay byrne referring to when he said its released tomorrow?

[JimmyJKelly]

Shane Mac, U2, Christy Moore all up there...great footage

[HaulAwayJoe]

You gotta love Ciaran!

[LordOfNumenor]

I've seen a small portion of this, never the whole thing. Beautiful, thank you for this.

[rsrailways]

Hi

If you get the video of The Dubliners appearing on the Late Late Show (presented by Gay Byrne) broadcast in 1987 celebrating their 25th anniversary, you will see the full thing there- its amazing. Some bits and bobs of it are on YouTube.

[deathgore]

is there a dvd release?? i wanna buy it!!

[DaraghPhelan]

Sad to see Ciaran like that, DUBLINERS LSOT TWO FINE MEN TOO EARLY