@chiyome21 The mother, it is widely accepted that this story was made up by a father to explain the death of his wife to their child. He told the daughter that her mother was a mermaid and had to return to sea. A very sad story indeed.
this is brilliant,CB, who wrote the translation?? I remember Rita Gallagher singing this song once long ago... Lovely ... and thanks as always, for sharing...
Beautiful....Ive never heard this....many Thanks for posting........
jcw001 3 months ago
Who is leaving for the sea? The mother mermaid or the daughter?
chiyome21 6 months ago
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Sportymike 1 month ago
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@chiyome21 The mother, it is widely accepted that this story was made up by a father to explain the death of his wife to their child. He told the daughter that her mother was a mermaid and had to return to sea. A very sad story indeed.
Sportymike 1 month ago
brilliant
dayboater119 8 months ago
featuring the beautiful Maire Brennan- my all time favourite Irish singer
medicdeano 9 months ago
Great song,great performance
lewis1936 11 months ago
So beautifull, it's incrideble how beautifull voices these lady's have.
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Tojo070955 11 months ago
is maith liom An Mhaighdean Mhara
soggytoast96 1 year ago
Singers in order: Maire Brennan of Clannad, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh of Altan, and Mairead ni Dhomhnaill of Skara Brae. All great folk voices.
bookkeeper57 1 year ago
@bookkeeper57 Máire now spells her name Moya and Mairéad nows spells hers Maighread....lol
Sportymike 1 year ago
beautiful !!
irishflower29 1 year ago
I hate this cos I just fall in love with them all ,even Donal Lunny (It is him isn't it?) always unrequited. Melt steel voices
franklymike 2 years ago
The voices of angels; lovely!
pastore0506 2 years ago 3
Absolutely brilliant.
5 stars (more if I could).
edelahaye 2 years ago 5
The same for me... i began my day with a big smile & sweetness in my heart..
mistou68 2 years ago
Leagan an-aoibhinn ar fad é seo den amhrán!
RoghaAnLae 2 years ago 3
Is fearr taifeadadh an amhráin seo ná aon cheann eile ar YouTube. Tá rud ar leith ag baint le guth gach amhránuidhe anso.
This is the best recording of this song on YouTube. There's something very special about each of these singers voices.
AnLoingseach 2 years ago 3
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deirjon 2 years ago
heart breakingly beautiful, thank you for posting!
lilibet939 3 years ago 2
What show was this on? And...was that Liam Ó Maonlaí and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh I can see at 3:39??
Sportymike 3 years ago
Can't believe I haven't seen this before now. Stunning performance - very special :)
noodle3681 3 years ago 3
It's beautiful! Thank you for posting !
Erma9 3 years ago
Amazing
chantdelouve 3 years ago
brings a lump to my trote and tears to my eyes beautifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cigamrats 3 years ago 7
That is so beautiful.
TwoHarps 3 years ago
Thanks Machree a lovely song, she wouild have made a great fish-supper.
lorgain2 3 years ago
*Sigh* Amazing! <3
3zra 3 years ago
Oh WOW!! What can I say?
Sportymike 3 years ago
Very sad and lovely.
cleardrops 3 years ago
Brilliant. Is this a recent recording?
deirjon 3 years ago
this is brilliant,CB, who wrote the translation?? I remember Rita Gallagher singing this song once long ago... Lovely ... and thanks as always, for sharing...
pipewatcher 3 years ago
Beautifully sung.
raymondcrooke 3 years ago
thank you,for that little piece of heaven
babeokelly 3 years ago
this is a very beautiful song with a haunting melody.
MaggieHiggins 3 years ago
Once again you have posted a winner! Thanks!
seamuslynn 3 years ago