Dublin Ireland Glasnevin Cemetery Ron Kavana

This version is sung by Ron Kavana. Down by the Glenside (The Bold Fenian Men) is an Irish rebel song written by Peadar Kearney, an Irish Republican and composer of numerous rebel songs, including The Soldier's Song (Amhrán na bhFiann), now the Irish National Anthem.

Kearney was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, popularly known as the Fenians. He wrote the song about the time of the 1916 Rising. It evokes the memory of the freedom-fighters of the previous generation (strong, manly forms...eyes with hope gleaming) as recalled by Ireland personified as an old woman down by the glenside. It is effectively a call to arms for a generation of Irishmen accustomed to political nationalism.

Three verses to this song were sung by Ken Curtis (best known for his role as "Festus Haggen" in Gunsmoke) and The Sons of the Pioneers on the 1950 John Ford movie Rio Grande.[1]

The song became popular again in the 1960s when it was recorded by The Clancy Brothers. It has since been recorded by numerous artists, including The Dubliners and Cherish The Ladies.

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[92eire]

i heard this place is haunted.not sure if its true.

[STHFGDBY]

My parents are interred here. So are my grandparents on my Fathers side , 1 Aunty, 1 Nephew , some neighbours, There are over 1 million persons interred here. There are mass graves of the Cholera epidemic, Famine victims, The 1916 rising. If you love history then when you visit Dublin don't miss the chance to Visit this cemetery. They have guided tours which are brilliant.

[josparkes1]

@FezzyBhoy It is huge, when we visited there last august they were renovating graves, it was an awesome experience. Michael Collins grave was a fantastic sight, covered in flowers

[josparkes1]

@ConnorDuncan We visited Glasnevin last year, and took the tour, and got some lovely pics.

[josparkes1]

@RAGtagBAG88 Passed her statue on our way to Rathfarnham last august 09. Didn't know who she was til told later that week.

[buloo1234]

rest in peace

[ConnorDuncan]

very nice video...

I love Glasnevin cemetery

[retour78]

Glasnevin - a page from history at every turn

[retour78]

great vid. a page from history at every turn, agreat tribute to our fallen heros

[josparkes1]

Very good video, and reminded me of our hol visit earler this month in Dublin when we went to Glasnevin Cemetery, and saw these graves and I was able to take some lovely photos, Michael Collins grave was wonderful, and so many flowers, and a beautiful wreath of red and white carnations with greenery mixed in. Very fitting tribute. The renovations are going well there.