1984! My first time at Milwaukee Irish Fest...I went specifically to see Makem and Clancy. They look so young here! What a trip down memory lane! I was pleased to see them many more times, and I came to know them as wonderful ambassadors of Irish culture and fascinating human beings. May they, indeed, rest in peace!
Dear all... please disregard any comments coming from username JERI0K (with a zero) this is a case of impersonation of my username JERIOK (with an "O") - these comments are the puerile ravings of a very sick individual
Most likely derived from the gaelic phrase "a buaidh" meaning "to victory" . "Abú" was a common war cry used by Irish clans and may also be at the root of the word "hubub" (abúabú) - "Faire! Faire!" pronounced "farrah! farrah!, meaning "watch out watch out" or "be on your guard" was another of a number of cries issued by the Irish and may be at the root of the word or phrase "hurrah"
It's not like 1916 was the only Rebellion, it is just most well-known because it led to the broad civil outrage and the formation of the IRA which eventually led to Irish War of Independence and eventually the signing of the treaty.
In direct respect the 1798 rising was more successful as at its heigh a large part of Ireland was free and the Easter Rising was confined to Dublin (though it wasn't supposed to be).
"The tune was composed in the early part of the 19th centuryby a man from Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. His name was Joseph Haliday and he was bandmaster of the Cavan Militia. He died in Dublin in 1846, aged 71 years."
Aeesome!
finnolough 1 month ago
The song gets your blood flowing.
workmatters77 7 months ago
The Clancys and Tommy Makem were extraordinary
Jameson10314 11 months ago
this is my school, st josephs institution's school anthem!
manicksidrohan 1 year ago
1984! My first time at Milwaukee Irish Fest...I went specifically to see Makem and Clancy. They look so young here! What a trip down memory lane! I was pleased to see them many more times, and I came to know them as wonderful ambassadors of Irish culture and fascinating human beings. May they, indeed, rest in peace!
Siobhan1195 1 year ago 2
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JERIOK 1 year ago
Wow- amazing video. What I wouldn't have given to see the Clancys in their prime.
richmond450 1 year ago
Two wonderful men. May they rest in peace.
jexplink 2 years ago
I goggled the song. It says it was written in 1843 by Michael Joseph McCann.First published about 1843 asThe Clanconnell War Song.
Jane1620 2 years ago 2
I love this song. What does Abu mean?
Jane1620 2 years ago
Most likely derived from the gaelic phrase "a buaidh" meaning "to victory" . "Abú" was a common war cry used by Irish clans and may also be at the root of the word "hubub" (abúabú) - "Faire! Faire!" pronounced "farrah! farrah!, meaning "watch out watch out" or "be on your guard" was another of a number of cries issued by the Irish and may be at the root of the word or phrase "hurrah"
JERIOK 1 year ago
@JERIOK But then again, I could be lying... I am a Christian, you know....
JERI0K 1 year ago
Great Donegal song!!
Sportymike 2 years ago
Great video and song. I hear it missed being the national anthem by one vote when Ireland became free in the early 20th century
odmann55 3 years ago 5
fantastic song!! there's not enough songs sang about our anciant past our clans and warriors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
celtfin1 3 years ago 4
who gives a bullet in obamas head..its a great song..and a handy bullet lol+
TARTANCAM 3 years ago
Be careful with these kinds of posts. THEY are watching EVERYTHING.
pvtvice 2 years ago
when was this written? had to be before the rebellion of 1916
orckiller91 3 years ago
It's thought to be far older than that, to be a fighting song for the royal house of Tír Conaill, which ended with the flight of the earls in 1607.
Domitianvs 3 years ago 2
ok I was just wondering because it seemed to be an older song
orckiller91 3 years ago
It's not like 1916 was the only Rebellion, it is just most well-known because it led to the broad civil outrage and the formation of the IRA which eventually led to Irish War of Independence and eventually the signing of the treaty.
In direct respect the 1798 rising was more successful as at its heigh a large part of Ireland was free and the Easter Rising was confined to Dublin (though it wasn't supposed to be).
F3YR3 3 years ago
"The tune was composed in the early part of the 19th centuryby a man from Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. His name was Joseph Haliday and he was bandmaster of the Cavan Militia. He died in Dublin in 1846, aged 71 years."
Seamus616 3 years ago
I believe it was 1843
odmann55 3 years ago
Actaully 2/3 of Schooner Fare - Steve Romanoff and Tom Rowe.
kayjay83 3 years ago
Schooner Fare
kayjay83 3 years ago
fantastic
DaraghPhelan 3 years ago