@Diz2013 I love it. This comment & the next are perfect! Anyone that knows me teases me about my "p.s.'s" and "add ons". I've found someone who is a kindred spirit! Thank you for adding ALL your comments. :)
I met Tim o Brien at the bar in Matt Malloys pub in Westport Ireland. I asked him if he would do a request and i asked for John Riley. He went up on stage without the rest of the band and played it on his mandolin, to my mind one of his best performances, thanks Tim
@Diz2013 I have no idea how I missed your comment! I appreciate each and every comment I get...I don't get lots...but your comment is so fantastic!!! Your story is great! Tim seems like he's a nice guy, and this just backs this up in a 'for real' instance. Thank you for listening and for adding your comment. (That would be an incredible experience to have to remember.) My very best to you, Barbara
@jfcg2002 I'm glad that their families kept up the pressure for all these years. Their story needs to be told! Thank you so much for your comment. I have NO idea how I missed it. I appreciate each comment I receive & am sorry to have overlooked yours. Thanks for listening and taking the time to leave a message! My very best to you, Moppet
This is a wonderful song. I live in Mexico and was learning about the St Patrick's Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio) during the Mexican American War. Did you know that every Catholic Church in Mexico has a statue of St. Patrick?
@RaymondStanley I am so glad you found this. I didn't know about the statues in the churches. Since your comment, I have done more research and it is truly a sad tale. They fought so bravely! I am glad you like the song, and hope you come by for another "listen" anytime you wish. Thanks also for your info. It taught me more history and I like that! My best, Moppet (Barbara)
@WarrenZevonAddict Thank you. I am glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I know you keep very busy with your wonderful site, so I appreciate your comments all the more! My best, Barbara
No worries Barbara i forgot to add that his solo performance of John Riley was so amazing it reduced me to tears,not an easy thing to admit lol!!
cheers
Diz2013 3 weeks ago
@Diz2013 i forgot to mention that its also because of the Irish in me
Diz2013 3 weeks ago
@Diz2013 I get that way with good music. Perhaps I have a bit of Irish in me, but I'm not aware of it. I wish though...:)
MyMoppet52 3 weeks ago
@Diz2013 I love it. This comment & the next are perfect! Anyone that knows me teases me about my "p.s.'s" and "add ons". I've found someone who is a kindred spirit! Thank you for adding ALL your comments. :)
MyMoppet52 3 weeks ago
I met Tim o Brien at the bar in Matt Malloys pub in Westport Ireland. I asked him if he would do a request and i asked for John Riley. He went up on stage without the rest of the band and played it on his mandolin, to my mind one of his best performances, thanks Tim
Mike Peckett
Diz2013 3 months ago
@Diz2013 I have no idea how I missed your comment! I appreciate each and every comment I get...I don't get lots...but your comment is so fantastic!!! Your story is great! Tim seems like he's a nice guy, and this just backs this up in a 'for real' instance. Thank you for listening and for adding your comment. (That would be an incredible experience to have to remember.) My very best to you, Barbara
MyMoppet52 3 weeks ago
A powerful song about true heroes, who for the main have been forgotten by history.. Keep the fire lit Mo Chara.. slan
jfcg2002 4 months ago
@jfcg2002 I'm glad that their families kept up the pressure for all these years. Their story needs to be told! Thank you so much for your comment. I have NO idea how I missed it. I appreciate each comment I receive & am sorry to have overlooked yours. Thanks for listening and taking the time to leave a message! My very best to you, Moppet
MyMoppet52 3 weeks ago
This is a wonderful song. I live in Mexico and was learning about the St Patrick's Battalion (Batallón de San Patricio) during the Mexican American War. Did you know that every Catholic Church in Mexico has a statue of St. Patrick?
RaymondStanley 6 months ago
@RaymondStanley I am so glad you found this. I didn't know about the statues in the churches. Since your comment, I have done more research and it is truly a sad tale. They fought so bravely! I am glad you like the song, and hope you come by for another "listen" anytime you wish. Thanks also for your info. It taught me more history and I like that! My best, Moppet (Barbara)
MyMoppet52 6 months ago
Right with you, that's a fantastic song!
WarrenZevonAddict 7 months ago
@WarrenZevonAddict Thank you. I am glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I know you keep very busy with your wonderful site, so I appreciate your comments all the more! My best, Barbara
MyMoppet52 7 months ago