John Beag Ó Flaharta - The Town of Carraroe

I uploaded this video recently which was taken from the latest CD release from the legendary Connemara singer John Beag.

It was a song written by Bidín Phádhraig Ua Chlocharta about the village of Carraroe. It relays memories of turbulent times in the history of this country. The people of Carraroe played a significant part in the fight for freedom.
They were the first people who rose against the land lords during the period of the 'Land Leaguers'. This song was given to me by Bidín's daughter, Mairéad Uí Chonghaile from Bóthar Buí, Carrore.

I hope you enjoy listening to this fine song from a fine singer !

Slán
LimerickLad (Anthony)

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[jimmygayable]

Marvelous rendition of the famous Irish song. Brilliant singing.

Great upload LimerickLad25. 5 ******

[LimerickLad25]

@jimmygayable thanks for the comment jimmy, yeah a great singer and song., while we have singers like this in the world the pleausre of listening to music will never fade.

[wyandotte1000]

I really enjoyed the song & he sings it well

Thanks for posting

[LimerickLad25]

@wyandotte1000 thanks for the comment, yep a fine song indeed

[MockingTrout]

Cá bhfuil is féidir liom an CD seo a cheannach? Where can I get this CD? Níl aon amhráineoir eile ar nós John Beag.

[LimerickLad25]

@MockingTrout well i know it hasn't been put on the web for purchase at this stage. I was lucky enough to get it sent over to me from some friends in Rosmúc who got a copy of it when it was launched a few months back. There is a shop in Galway that has them, if I find out any more info I will let you know.

[geena6]

Lovely Irish song & great singer.

Thankyou joe (donkey3214) for sharing

Ty to the poster

Geena

[castlebar67]

lovely song great song thank you very much limerick lad for sending me this great video .. caithe muid a gol ag an ionach lena cheannacht HA!

[donkey3214]

This singer has the most amazing singing voice. I could listen to this song all day and never get tired listening to it.

My thanks to LimerickLad25 for sharing this beautiful song with all the world.

5 *****++++++++

[donkey3214]

Well done LimerickLad25 for uploading this song. Brilliant singer is John Beag. Just love this haunting song !!

[castlebar67]

nar laga dia thu ish omhrainn mhaith a bhuichaill go de tu slan padraic de burca united kingdom reminds me of the old days back home long ago rip all who gone . . god I never knew sean beag looked like that , ben listening to him 4 over 30 years hes so sophisicated looking, that was a nice song he done . . went ba deas iad an sean droim etc slan

[andrealynch2]

Hello: I am hoping you can help me. I am looking for the Song of the Nazarene, and they play it alot on Midwest. I think John sings it--can anyone tell me if he does, or where I can get a copy of the song? I'd love if I could find it somewhere online to listen to. Thanks for your help!!! Slan, Andrea

[shteamroller]

@grmck1 .....and just as I was about to order it - didnt I hear on RTE that all their shops (Zhivago)was in receivership mind you, I couldnt see it listed on their website.......I will have to keep searching!!!!

[Nigelk388]

does anyone know where i could find a song called the noshery by john beag on youtube ????????? thanks

[shteamroller]

thanks for that great singer, Limerick lad has great taste....

[grmck1]

You can buy the cd in Zhivago in Shop Street, Galway City. Not sure if you can buy it on-line, but their contact details are on the web. The CD is called 'Coinne Léi a Sheáin'.

[paddyburry]

fine song and john beag is some singer love his songs

[Lisnageeragh]

Would someone tell our young  players to listen to men like this with a good voice/ line and rhythm ...nice and simple but authentic and full of the best of trad atmosphere !

[irishmanandproud]

welldone limericklad,, first song ive heard from hes new album,, which im waitin on to be sent over to sydney. keep em coming a mhac

[paddyburry]

love the sone and the singer have you any more of john beag god bless

[Lisnageeragh]

@MartinCon100 The pity is that this man is not fully appreciated ...beautiful passionate natural sound and melody combined with lovely onamentation ..great intonation and phrasing .....are these being lost from the tradition ??

[michealomainin]

@LimerickLad25 Put one of the good ones in Irish up if ya get a chance please!?