The Valley Of Knockanure.

The Valley of Knockanure is a tragic ballad commemorating an atrocity during the War of Independence at Gortaglanna near Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland.
On the 12 May 1921, a troop of 'Black and Tans' were travelling out from Listowel towards Athea when they arrested three young men in Gortaglanna. Prior to this the barracks in Listowel had been burnt-out and the troops, heavy with drink and bent on seeking revenge decided to execute the young men. One of the men, Dalton, attempted to free himself from captivity but was thwarted in his efforts by a bullet. Both of the other two men were shot on the spot. Today a memorial stands by the roadside where those three friends died on that fateful day during Ireland's fight for Independence.

In memory of Jeremiah Lyons, Patrick Dalton and Patrick Walsh, murdered by Crown Forcesat Gortagleanna.

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[PeadarODochartaigh]

Excellent version of the tune! The Wolfe Tones made a good job of it but this is the way it should be done! Two questions though......Who is the lady singing and does she have a CD out?

[artybhoy]

The lady singing is a great singer called Peggy Sweeney and as far as i'm aware she hasn't got a cd out which is a pity as she is an amazing singer she would be a brilliant ballad singer.

[dan1919breen]

a sad day in irish history 12 may 1916 sean mac dermid and james connely shoot,also 12 may 1919 sean hogan is rescued in knocklong by dan breen and sean tracey,12 may 1921 paddy dalton shoot dead co kerry,12 may 1981 francis hughes second hungar stricker dies,12 may i was born

[sconwayy]

love the song

my mother RIP used to sing it

mary living in manchester

[camogue1]

excellent singing so calm and natural, the knockanure accent make it surely- great song

[5218bunny]

(corr) that was: Protestant.

[5218bunny]

I'm sure Protestants were intimidated after the Treaty. Most of the Protestants in the South were landowners or otherwise more well off, so I don't think the Irish peasantry was eager for a bloodbath. The haves are usually protected. Even when they lose. The Ulster statelet was deliberately conceived to be an enclave of Protest hegonemy. No one seems to remember willie Brady. Looked great in one of those fisherman's sweaters.

[5218bunny]

Does anyone remember Willie Brady's version from the early sixties? That's the version I know from back then.

[DODPHOTOGRAPHY]

love Peggy Sweeney!

[paleriderhater]

oh beautiful version but i agree wit the rest of comments the sr1m lads is far more unique so is the rest of there music

[daydreamer61602]

yes i agree wit seanousboy sr1m version is the best i heard and i saw them live in germany last month and never in my life hav i witnes so much people fainting these dudes are simple amazing they are going to be very very big and they seem not to even know how gd they are real fucking down 2 earth people we even had a drink and a spliff wit them after which made my wifes evening lovely blokes

[mardinieng]

I am Syriac - Aramaic and i find this song amazing and glorious , love Irish Folklore .

Greets From Middle East