The Band Of The Royal Irish Regiment-The Parting Glass

[BlueStarCadet08]

Three words

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M

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(three more words: thanks for posting)

[25143094rea]

Love it, and I was on that stage! Miss that band!

[yakyak1111]

Just watched again, well done and such a delight to hear, i have the speakers on full. great stuff lads, best wishes from Galway.

[RevFrJoel1]

Why are some wearing different tunics?

[mrpuniverse99]

@RevFrJoel1 they are from the North Irish TA Band

[colin8431]

awesome!!!! i was born in killiney and moved to england at the age of 3 months and then to holland at the age of 10. this is a great tribute to a true dubliner,ronnie drew R.I.P gone but not forgotten i have had the good fortune of watching the dubliners performing live in holland it was a great experience!

[cbhagman]

It's been a while since I played this video, though it is saved to one of my list. And what a pleasure it is to become reacquainted with it.

[RevFrJoel1]

This will be played a my funeral when I part this mortal coil.

Pax Christi

Rev. Fr. Joel Osborne+

[bigbadandrew]

I'm Italian, I've never been There but I know i'm in love with Ireland!

[Mamtor13]

It's a Scottish song.

[parisianrocher]

@Mamtor13 There are two songs of the same name, both are based on traditional Irish folk

[SirJamesBloodfang]

@Mamtor13

No it isn't. There is a Scottish song with the same name but it is based on an Irish folk song called Here's A Health.

[jmjk63]

GOD BLESS THE IRISH

[Ormond1]

One of my favourite songs.

[alkhulaifi1975]

wanderful .

[truthseekerlee]

Would love to hear a better quality of this, as it's brilliant. Just divine.

[appnzllr]

This is good. I like Shaun Davey's (Waking Ned Devine) and the High Kings versions. It's a pub song. Orchestration seems a bit much.

[jmjk63]

There is beauty in all things

[edmundmb]

I am scottish Loved it Great band

[DarkenVise]

There hasn't been a King in Tara since Brian.

[RenegadePaladin]

Considering the Hill of Tara was a ritual site and not the seat of kingship, it's been a bit longer than that. :p

[DarkenVise]

Quite correct, as standard there were several Ard Ri. However the Kings of Tara were conisdered the most legit.

Ceremonially, if he did live to rule long enough, he probably would have done something at Tara. If the Druids had been around during his time.

[jaalmorrell]

happy st. patricks day everyone>

[rozenfelds84]

C est BEAU!!!!

[setanta1954]

Well said mate, they will be in Ballymena on 25 Oct. FAUGH A BALLAGH

[Screwdriverss]

do u kno us speakin Irish mate and do u kno wat faugh na ballagh means ?

[TheUiNeill]

Faugh "a" Ballagh,correctly stated or screamed,is an old war cry,meaning more or less,"clear the way"(motherfuckers). It was famously adopted by the (Fighting) 69th Regiment of New York during the Civil War,established as New York's Irish Regiment,today referred to as the Rainbow Regiment,who are much more multicultural,and much less battle worthy.

[clarebannerman]

I still think this is a fantastic arrangement. I absolutely love that song. Thanks for posting.

[yakyak1111]

I'm from Galway and came across the video, not bad at all, but check out the high kings version with the pipers etc fantastic rendition...p.s the Irish regiment have a long history of service of Irishmen from all colours so lose the snarky comments please.

[jesscheckin]

AMEN to that!! ( - the PS that is, haven't listened to High Kings yet)

[jnhealy1]

What's wrong with it? Did you notice the battle call of the regiment? Bet you don't know what it means.

[Ron5982]

What about the Royal Kings of Tara?

[sikiliza]

Kick ass performance!!! Just gave me goose bumps listening to it for the first time,and mind you i am not even irish lol.Superb rendition!!! So fill to me the parting glass......la la la la........ amazing,big up to the Royal irish Regiment band.Thank you for posting this wonderful piece.

[6952grumm]

Was arranged by 1 of the Band Members Itchy, when the Band was disbanded we all received a print of the tune and a Tyrone Crystal parting glass. I'm the chubby 1 playing the Bass Clarinet before any of you who know me, definitely miss the Craic.

[clarebannerman]

Fantastic piece of music and I love the song also. Great arrangement.

[sandysunny1]

Proud to have been a wife of one of the men in this sensational band, outstanding music from outstanding people, i miss them all. FAB to all.

[Ilikeyouall]

HEVE BEEN?WHAT HAPPENED T_T

[susiblue55]

This is great as always, a total shame that they were disbanded. Have saw them live many times and always feel moved. does anyone know where i can get a copy of the parting glass b the band?

[disicidi]

The roof lifting moment at 4:22 made the hair on the back of my head stand up. That orchestra is absolutely brilliant, pity about the sub par vocals.

[jacquidic]

That's a fantastic version! Well done to all the performers.

I sing with the St' George's Singers and we were part of the massed choir at the St. Patrick's day concert at the Waterfront Hall 2008. We had a choir of almost 100 and three pipers - a fantastic experience.

[Rimamola]

Now thats what i call a proper Regiment.All the best boys.

[cem404]

Thank you Tullycarnett07. My great great grandfather left County Antrim to settle in Ohio when my great grandfather will just a babe. So many parting glasses, so many tears of parting. Thank you.

[Tullycarnett07]

Your Very Welcome

[Ilikeyouall]

T_T

[kjsf569]

My newest favorite Irish ballad. What a great musical piece to enjoy.

[LURIG81]

Fair play, as a nationalist I must admit this is not a bad version. We ALL have skeletons in our cupboard but move on we have to.

[Tullycarnett07]

thank you for your comment and thanks for taking the time to watch the clip

FAB

[jim2t6]

doesnt matter if your catholic or protestant in Ireland your still IRISH!! even in NORTHERN IRELAND !! and this makes me proud to be Irish !!

[GaraGambini]

@jim2t6 You should be telling people what they are and what they aren't. Its up to the people to decide their nationality. After all Canadians live in North America but they don't call themselves American.

As the Duke of Wellington said on being called Irish: 'if a dog is born in a stable does that mean it is a horse?

[thumpforthump]

@GaraGambini Seriously thats not what he said. Daniel O'Connell said of him "Just because your born in a stable doesn't make you a horse" He was trying to deny Wellington his Irishness at a public meeting. Wellington never said it. Wellington hadn't a problem with his Irishness. He was an M.P. too for Ireland..

[dfish49]

For some reason this moves me to near tears.

[Prometheus1st]

Tommy Makem would be honored...well done lads. His spirit lives on in those who keep the faith. Good Job!

-Prometheus.

[dropkicksocialdfan]

fucking a-mazing

[robbierambear]

Proud to be Ex UDR & Royal Irish

F A B

[looseheadprod]

fantastic

[puttputt505]

4:32 is the best

[breakgang]

i fell in love with a ranger in gibraltar 87 he was in the pipes and drums

[pepys]

truly inspiring i cried when i heard this it brought back all the memories of my old comrades long live the UDR & R Irish forever in our memories and hearts

[wolf5901]

wow, this song should be played at every rememberance day. It is truly a song of honour. And yes, I would love a copy of this song on CD.

[weebenji]

This is the best military band l have ever heard ,it would put those Irish army to shame

[thumpforthump]

@weebenji thats it fan the flames with a stupid sh*t bomb.

[svmakai]

Does anyone know where I can get a CD or DVD copy of this?

[weebenji]

yes through the news letter music shop,they have DVD's covering the RIR and even the trip to St Lucia,l have got some DVD's myself the band is awesome just a pity those bastards at stormont got them disbanded

[slkinia]

Can you post a link to the newsletter music shop? I haven't been able to find a DVD or CD of this event. Tnx.

[weebenji]

I got it from the Northern Ireland Newsletter newspaper music shop ,sorry don't have the details

[weebenji]

Ring 028 3839 5504. and ask for it

[ram021]

BELLO Y MARCIAL QUE BELLA BANDA

[lorgain2]

The arrangement was very nice, but, it sure didn`t sound like the Clancys and Makems version.

[Daviedgarj]

The arrangement was, like the band, unique, if it was mean't to sound like the Clancys and Makems then it wouldv'e been them doing it!!!! It was arranged by one of the most talented guys to have served in the band, and a pleasure it was to serve with him too, a real gentleman, well done itchy

[thumpforthump]

@lorgain2 Good.

[billytemple51]

We don't do things by half do we.

[janeyjanelong]

wonderful post. Thank you so much. I can't stop listening to it...

[lollygols]

The Band of the Royal Irish Regiment performing at their most powerful and brilliant best.

[bcheck67]

A tremendous and powerful version. Thank you for posting. Slainte!