Ag Criost an Siol

[DianahEirinn]

tá sé seo le dea-amhrán. Is féidir le duine ar bith a cabhrú liom níos mó a fhoghlaim na Gaeilge? Tá mé ag iarraidh í a fhoghlaim agus duine ar féidir leo labhairt liom i gá é. ar a laghada scríobh le mar a fháil a úsáidtear chun litriú na bhfocal.

[MrDing999]

Is é an rud amháin a dhéanann amhrán íon na hÉireann go bhfuil an teideal i na hÉireann, is é an cur síos i na héireann, an amháin fola a scríobh iad a bheidh le hionstraimí na héireann agus íon na héireann imir le daoine a bhfuil fuil na héireann a ritheann tríd a gcuid veins an-!

[irishnationalist101]

Iontach, soiléir agus simplí. Thaitin na pictiúir freisin

[canadianceltic]

My mom may go bless you go on to to your next live with out hurt, love will be be cornerstone of your hearth. May your castles never end. My tears fill your dreams. I miiss you Your son GSB.

[cginnell]

Lovely song....was played at my Grannys funeral a year and a half ago. So it has brought back all the memories :((((

[cginnell]

Lovely song....was played at my Grannys funeral a year and a half ago. So it has brought back all the memories :((((

[TheCelticgirl59]

whao..must have forgotten how to spell for a minute..sorry

[TheCelticgirl59]

i will be going back to irlend also..cant wait..most beautiful place i have ever been to see..my grandparents are alos from ther...they are from leitrim and longford..erin go bragh..

[JenseninBrizo]

Absolutely beautiful. Like a magical lullaby...

[alexidgboy2008]

This is such a beautiful version of this song... made me choke up just a little, and especially today being St, Patrick's Day...

[FonzyWard]

Religion is political because people want to see politics. Anybody of any religion will get this song. Something else to mention is art. Sit back and listen. Guess how this style of singing has evolved. Its not difficult to grasp. The song is pure class. It is indeed Clonmacnoise with the shannon in the background.

[videosearchist]

Beautiful

[nirrugcm]

go raibh mait agat

[08pcooper]

I've been listening to a lot of vids of Ag Criost an Shiol, and this is my absolute favorite! Simply beautiful.

[flexibartrampolin]

When will they ever leave the ostinato sound aside, A song that well sung doesn't need any backing. The tunes are designed for pure acapella.

[wgw214]

95 Christans like this and 2 heathens hate this

[dmnilsen1234]

Let's be more precise and say this video is about Catholic Ireland. Further, the comment saying the crosses are pre-Catholic must be substantiated. Even if it so, they have been adapted to express the True Religion.

May God bless Ireland, and may St. Patrick continue to intercede for her!

[muisire]

This is great to hear and to see and so relevant now as Catholic bishops in Ireland behave like the French squad at the World Cup. People have had enough and want bishops, like the great St Patrick, to put Christ and His people first and themselves last. The singing of this lovely folk song at Sunday Mass would help a lot to undo much of the harm already done. Go raibh míle maitrh agat! Thank you very much indeed!

[livingstranger]

It's a beautiful song worshipping Christ. I don't see how any other explanation is even remotely suffice.

[mscookiegurl1]

dis is my fav irish song!!

[EverythingZen14]

Lyrics:

Ag Críost an síol

Christ's is the Seed

Ag Críost an fómhar

Christ's is the Harvest I n-iothalainn dé Into God's barn

go dtugtar sinn.

May we be brought.

[noradlf]

@EverythingZen14

Thank you for the lyrics

[EverythingZen14]

Lyrics: Ag Críost an mhuir

Christ's is the sea

Ag Críost an t-iasc

Christ's is the fish i liontaibh dé

In the nets of God

go gcastar sinn.

May we be caught.

[EverythingZen14]

Lyrics: O fhás go haois From Birth to age is ó aois go bás

and from age to death,

do dhá láimh a Críost May your two arms, O Christ,

anall tharainn

be around us.

[EverythingZen14]

Lyrics:

O bhás go críoch From Death to the end

ní críoch ach ath-fhás

Not the end but a rebirth, I bPárrthas na nGrást go In the Paradise of Graces rabhaimíd May we be.

[Kubangpasu]

a beautiful heritage of ireland... thank you, I really appreciate this prayer although I can't pronounce Irish. will try to learn it later :D

[kickthestar]

Religion IS political. Pretty song though.

[crafter111]

This is an old Gaelic prayer which in English is called,`Christ`s is the seed` and set to music by Sean O` Riada.

It has no poltical meaning but rather purely spiritual.

[Hiberno65]

Nach aoibheann bheith beo. Is fear uaigneach mé ach nuair a bíonn mé ag smaoineamh agus ag éisteacht keis mo hanam, tá Críost ann.

[NLATARIS]

amazing!!!!nikos from GREECE!!!!!!!!!!!

[switulamichael]

UP ta RA

[leathbrogandubh]

dude i think its a song about christ

not the ra

[irishnationalist101]

@leathbrogandubh

It has nothing what so ever got to do with the IRA. it translates `To Christ the seed, to Christ the crop,

in barn of Christ may we be brought. To Christ the sea, to Christ the fish, in nets of Christ may we be caught. From growth to age, from age to death,Thy two arms here, O Christ, about us. From death to end, not end but growth,in blessed Paradise may we be`. Or at least that`s the jist of it it`s in old Irish so....... I`m only familiar with the new kind fluently

[anleathbrogandubh]

@irishnationalist101 your only getting back to me now? good lord!

[irishnationalist101]

@anleathbrogandubh

lol there was a back log, loads of people dyen 4 my wisdom ha

[anleathbrogandubh]

@irishnationalist101 go raibh maith agat a cara ach anois taim ag dul arais go dti mo leaba, slan

[switulamichael]

UP ta RA!!!!!!!!

[stendec73]

Wow thats the first time Ive heard that that and its like a breath of fresh air.

[xthao1401]

This song gave me wonderful chills. I close my eyes and I can see across the pond to years gone by. I think I'm born into the wrong time and culture, but this music really captured my heart. Thank you for posting it.

[GalaxyHorse]

I think it has to do with the Celtic soul, it speaks to the most human parts of us-a powerful, heart-based culture that  forms the distant foundations of the West-this is real stuff.

[1grandmajoyce]

Beautiful!

[BUNDESWHERGENERAL]

Truely a tresure, absolutly wonderful. Thank's for putting it up.

[dercarsus]

Just wonderful

[Maewynia]

I first heard this tune almost 20 years ago from Phil Coulter and have been haunted by it every since. Not till tonight did I hear the words sung. It gladdens my soul. Thank you for posting.

Maewynia

[AMason8634]

Very nice.

[BobTheWhistler]

The drone is probably a synth. Definitely not ulleann pipes.

[K34NO]

This Version is Kind Of Dragged Out....

[scrateismyword]

What's the drone in the background? Uilleann pipes?

[Seoltamusic]

Sheet music now available from seoltamusic online store

[Paddy234]

Ireland shall always be catholic and i have faith we will stand strong against the secularists poison

[wundrwall]

i wonder what the pre-christian irish thought of catholics and their invasive religion.

[Paddy234]

Ireland became christian because of St Patrick and many other saints, pre christian Ireland is one with incest and some tribes even practised cannabalism. Nothing invasive about catholicism in Ireland

[zoxocov]

dia dhuit paddy, people seem to think paganism was wonderful, when in fact sometimes it may have been fine but mostly it was constant warring, strife - competition for resources and sheer bloody stress

thats why they looked for something else - something with light - thats mostly why they accepted it too.

also irish/celtic christianity is a creature very different to the roman beast - it had more mysticism, beauty and spirituality - ppl tend to lump it all together

[sirhcskoorb]

Your right about paganism.

What most people miss the good in it is still with us.

Irish folks have and will always love the land and the earth and respect those who came before us.

[zoxocov]

well u might retract that sentiment when you see the pollution of our rivers, lakes - the disregard of our heritage sites like the hillof tara by building motorways that encroach upon it

also our abuse of green land and pristine areas by rezoning due to corruption has been rife

sorry but your sentiment is a bit off the mark

we're just like any other ppl

ppl are ppl - the world over

[sirhcskoorb]

We have the technology to build motorways and cities with out destroying the places we build them.

If people make the choice not to use it and make a mess of things in the process thats a shame.

We don't have to choose between progress and the environment,we just have to be carefull.

[zoxocov]

some places are sacrosanct and should be left alone - we should build progression in our mind that sometimes nothing and leaving a place in a certain state - IS something and IS a place in which the normal hussle and bustle of life should not intrude

that was part of the essence of celtic christianity- the thing u find very alluring

[EverythingZen14]

Celtic Christianity, as I understand it, held to its roots for a long time even after Rome Schismed in 1054. The spirit of Celtic Christianity, which has a profound respect for creation and recognizes its sanctity, is very 'Orthodox'. Because of the Celts' religious background before Christianization, I believe they grasped that concept perhaps better than any other people. For this, as an Orthodox Christian of Western decent, I'm getting acquainted with the early Celtic Saints.

[DollyzDaggerz]

so very sad ; such beauty to someday be lost forever

[finnhere2]

A lovely performance of this wonderful piece of music, so touching in its simplicity. And once again - I envy you Irish for your music.

Oh, and the video is absolutely great :)

[ostentatiousvirtue]

Music is for everyone, haha this type it isn't limited to 'us' Irish.

[finnhere2]

I agree that this music is truly for everyone, but I have to say that if there's one way you Irish have conquered the world, it's by your music...

[ostentatiousvirtue]

Wow thanks, this music isn't often appreciated!

[expostfactum]

I agree

[Nigo82]

Nigo82

Outstandingly beautiful!! Makes me proud to be Irish!!!!

[bbmtge]

What an outstanding post. You are touching my Irish blood. I assume that is a pipe organ playing monotone in the background. Thank you!

[sdroflah]

What does 'Ag Criost an Siol' mean? I understand Criost but I dont understand the phrase...

[deirjon]

To Christ the seed, to Christ the crop,

In barn of Christ may we be brought.

To Christ the sea, to Christ the fish,

In nets of Christ may we be caught.

From growth to age, from age to death,

Thy two arms here, O Christ about us.

From death to end...not end but growth,

In blessed paradise may we be.

[ericrussell3]

i remember i knew this song by heart wen i was in school i remember singing it at my fathers brothers funeral and seeing my dad cry it was the first and last time i ever seen him cry! he has since lost his faith i hope to learn this song again and sing it to him with hope his faith is restored! no god, no peace! KNOW GOD KNOW PEACE!

[Hiberniensis]

What a beautiful video. I always say that Ireland looks its best when it's wet and cloudy and the sky is brooding. Then there's an intensity and drama about the landscape that really gets to you. Everyone complains about the gloomy, wet weather, but it's what makes our country beautiful.

[tubelookjohn]

You are so right! But this year I think we had a bit too much rain :)

[TheCelticgirl59]

@tubelookjohn ..i have been to ireland twice and will be going again this year..it is the most beautiful place i have ever been and when wet and misty it is beautifully mysterious..my grandparents are from there..cant wait to go back

[lifeson2006]

I know most people are Christian... I respect that... I´m a Wiccan... I´m sure to say that Celtic Crosses are not Christian... that is, pre-Christian... Celts, pagans... not Christian per se.....They symbolyze the Universe as a whole..

Anyway.. pretty song....Wiccans belileve in Christ too... although in another way

[SymphonicDevourer]

@Hiberniensis I live in Washington state, and I agree about the beauty of a land of soft grey clouds and gentle rain. I hope to visit Ireland someday, and feel right at home. :)

[2dallorFakeID]

Is the part at 1:15 Clanmacnoise?

any help would be greatly appreciated mates

[tubelookjohn]

Yes it's Clonmacnoise

[cieranf]

hay bunny real Irish celtic music

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[ericfunston]

is this hymn found in Una Ni Ogain's hymn book "Danta De"?

[Uitiam]

Naturally, beautiful.

The choir in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church in Cork have a beautiful rendition of Ag Críost an Síol to the words of Ár n'Athiar (The lord's Prayer).

[tubelookjohn]

Thank you, why not put the choir up on Youtube so we all can listen ?

[Lotrfan99]

beautiful!

[zenfreestyler]

As beautiful as it is, the faith is declining... Thanks for uploading ^_^"

ps, heard any news on efada?... I miss him & his photos :(

[tubelookjohn]

Yes the faith is declining and soon there will be no religion which I think will be a problem. We are becoming too materialistic and the new cathedrals are shopping centres. I am not saying you have to be one or the other religion but I do believe you need to believe in something - mine is Christianity

[zenfreestyler]

Why do we have to believe in anything? Is it death? Don't be afriad of death my friend...

Materialism is not what has taken over here, just the progress of what is real, what is becoming rather than what isn't...

[arineat18]

I agree partly...but I also disagree that religion is dying out. Faith is there...it always will be, at least that is my belief. Though it may be changing and morphing into something new...human beings need faith of some kind to live. At least that is my belief. I don't believe in organized religion. Too many people telling others they are wrong. I believe in the strength of human faith in something more despite what you call Him/Her/It. In any case, this song is powerful and deserves praise.

[tubelookjohn]

Efada was back as Leenovo for a while but that account is closed also. I spoke with him and he said he had been hacked !

[3kitty3]

Very very nice! I LOVE the song!

[tubelookjohn]

Glad you liked it.Michael Londra has a great voice

[celtictigress]

Beautiful!

[tubelookjohn]

Emily, finally posted another video,it's a bit moody! Glad you like it.