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Brian O'Higgins
Ireland
Приєднався 16 лис 2020
A channel created to reproduce the musical work of Brian O'Higgins. Throughout his life, O'Higgins wrote thousands of songs and ballads all aimed at awakening and strengthening the national consciousness of the Irish people. He dedicated his life laboring tirelessly for the cause of a free and Gaelic Ireland, and the purpose of this channel is to do what little we can to cherish his legacy.
We are indebted to our good friends at Ex Cathedra, without whom the creation of this channel would not have been possible. Please be sure to check out their content which you can find in our 'Featured' section.
We are indebted to our good friends at Ex Cathedra, without whom the creation of this channel would not have been possible. Please be sure to check out their content which you can find in our 'Featured' section.
The Soldiers of Cumann na mBan
Cumann na mBan was formed in 1914 as an Irish republican woman’s organisation to complement the Irish Volunteers. Approximately two hundred members of Cumann na mBan took part in the Easter Rising of 1916, the most famous example being Constance Markievicz, who was sentenced to death for her role in the Rising but was granted a reprieve on account of her being a woman. This song was written around the time of the Easter Rising to commemorate the efforts made by this valiant organisation.
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The Boy from Tralee
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On the morning of the First Friday in December 1944, the IRA's Chief-of-Staff, Charlie Kerins, was hanged by the Free State in Mountjoy Gaol.
Maurice O'Neill
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On November 12, 1942, Maurice O'Neill of Caherciveen was shot to death in Mountjoy Jail by a Free State firing squad. He was twenty-five years of age.
England's Gallows Tree
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In memory of Peter Barnes and James McCormick, soldiers of the Irish Republic, who were falsely condemned to death, and hanged at Birmingham, England, on Ash Wednesday, February 7th, 1940. Here is a brief description of some of the historical figures mentioned in this song, all of whom met their fate on England's gallows tree: - Father Nicholas Sheehy was a fierce opponent of the Penal Laws whi...
The Bonfire on the Border
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On 28 July 1937, the King and Queen of England paid an official visit to Belfast. On the same date, all the customs posts along the border were burned to the ground.
A Stór Mo Chroí
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This song was written in 1929 and quickly entered the Irish music oral tradition as an unofficial emigration anthem.
Soldiers of '22
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In 1922 the Free State army, backed by the British government, began to wage war against the forces of the Irish Republic. Throughout the conflict, over two hundred Republican prisoners of war were murdered by firing squad or by more gruesome methods, such as the Ballyseedy martyrs who were tied to a landmine and blown up. In the interests of 'unity' the gallant fight conducted by the Irish Rep...
The Brave Volunteers
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This song was written in the aftermath of the 1916 Rising. It commemorates those who fought and died during Easter Week and urges men to follow faithfully in their footsteps. The air of this song is from William Rooney's ballad 'Men of the West'.
The Young Soldier
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This song was written by an Irish Volunteer to his wife before the Easter Rising of 1916. It describes the motives which inspired the Volunteer to fight-a love of God, family, and Motherland.
The Day
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This song was written for the Emmet Commemoration on March 2, 1915. It became a favourite marching song of Na Fianna Éireann and was sung in the G.P.O. during the Easter Rising of 1916.
O'Donovan Rossa
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When O'Donovan Rossa died in America, it was decided to accede to his final wish to be buried in his native land. O'Higgins sat on the funeral committee and was first and foremost in organising that historic event which has come to be regarded as a defining moment in Ireland's history. In the Souvenir produced in relation to this funeral, these verses were published.
Who Is Ireland's Enemy?
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After reading the humiliating speech given by John Redmond at Woodenbridge encouraging the Irish Volunteers to join the British Army, O'Higgins was red-hot with anger as he penned these lyrics. Soon this song was known, recited and sung throughout the length and breadth of Ireland.
An Ulster War Song
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This is an anti-partition song written in 1914. It serves as a testament that Irish nationalists were long aware of the dangers of partition and sought to rouse the men of Ireland against it.
The Irish Volunteers
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When something of a miracle brought the Irish Volunteers into existence in November 1913, the roads of Ireland were again filled with songs of freedom and the sounds of marching men who were directed and inspired by an exalting purpose. This is one of those songs, sung to a lively old Irish air.
A Song of the Dawn
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This was a popular marching song of the IRA flying columns and was known all over Ireland. Originally, it was called 'Sean-Chúige na Midhe go deo', but was later rewritten due to O'Higgins' hatred of countyism and provincialism. Under the title 'A Song of the Dawn', it appeared in its current form in the March issue of Irish Freedom, 1912.
Love and solidarity from your Celtic Cousins- Wales 🏴🇮🇪❤✊️
I was born in Derry Occupied Ireland unfortunately my parents were part of the occupation forces one day I shall make it up to my fellow Irish people.
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God Bless Old Éireann. ☘️🇮🇪🕊
is this the same tune as lincoln and liberty and the irish brigade?
Beautiful song
"From the Battle of The Boyne, To the carnage of the Somme, We gave our enemies something to remember. So bejoves before I go, I want ye all to know, That Ulster is the Land of No Surrender!" 🇬🇧 Hail 1690! James and his Jacobites wanted to tyrannise us, and the Williamites taught him a lesson!
Cumadh can amhrán sin tímpeal 60 slat ó mo teach féin Pierce Mac Ghearailt
Still waiting to find out who is singing this song.🤔
Sean Keane is the only current traditional singer who could match this rendition by Mick Flynn from Milltown Malbay.
Brits out of north!
Praying for a free Catholic Ireland 🇮🇪
That’s my friends great grand uncle lol
My Great Grandama Alice Doherty was president of the Donegal Cumann na mBan .
You're not allowed to say who their current enemy is
Erin go braugh! Our people will survive the madness of the left! Immigrants go home!
We are a nation of immigrants. And we always will be. Don't ever forget that. You should be ashamed to call yourself "Irish". Our ancestors migrated to America long ago fleeing tyranny and famine, seeking a better life.
Did European USA House Them And Leave Their Own Poor Dying On The Streets? ☘️🇮🇪
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Thank God I was privileged to see the actual scene of those glorious days for Ireland. In 1977 I spent two and a half months in Dublin and every trip to the Main Post Office Bldg. to pick up my mail from the USA was like a real pilgrimage for me. I prayed to God that if just a scintilla of the bravery and courage of those few who bore the fight might somehow reach me and teach me then my life might be successful in some way that could honor "those few who bore the fight that freedom's light might shine through the foggy dew."
The singer here is Mick Flynn from outside Milltown Mallbay in Co. Clare. I think he should be acknowledged here and not just ignored. Mick died about 10 years ago. When in form, he was, in my view, as good as the very best of them.
Sorry to hear this...
It's Colm O'Donnell from Co Sligo
@@BKilcoyne-xg5sv It is indeed Colm O'Donnell. Even a better singer than Mick Flynn and that's saying a lot. Sorry, I got this wrong, you are right. Thanks.
The real enemy is the Js
Who is singing this song?
Who is singing this song?
All this needs is British combat footage from Operation Banner (1969-2007 British deployment to Northern Ireland)
God Bless The Women Of Éireann. ☘️🇮🇪🕊
God Bless Éireann. ☘️🇮🇪🕊
Who's singing ?
God Bless Éireann.☘️🇮🇪🕊
Who is actually singing here? Brian O'Higgins?
Will you be doing a video about the end of Slime Fein later this year?
My amazing Great Aunt Sorcha was in the Cumann na mBan, fantastic to hear this song.
This is awesome, thank you!
Thanks a lot Brian ' s channel for all these interesting explanations. Greetings from France.
Could someone please tell who is singing? Thank you
I don’t know how exactly to explain it, but as a student of Chinese history and music, this song sounds very Chinese. Not just the lyrics per se, but the tone, the melody, etc.. Maybe I should write a Chinese version…
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Ireland is ours 🇮🇪
I love my island my people 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
We are always going to march 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Beautiful 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀🍀as a proud Irish woman
Brings tears to my eyes to see them getting the credit so long denied,
Same here. God bless their brave hearts.
Aye we will fight with ye always 🇮🇪🇮🇪🎶🎶we always have
Éirinn go deo 🇮🇪🍀
Oh my God this song was straight up gone from UA-cam til now
The first Socialist Irish Parlament, cut down before they could make a difference "If you remove the English Army tomorrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin Castle, unless you set about the organization of the Socialist Republic your efforts will be in vain. England will still rule you. She would rule you through her capitalists, through her landlords, through her financiers, through the whole array of commercial and individualist institutions she has planted in this country and watered with the tears of our mothers and the blood of our martyrs." -- James Connolly Executed by Black n Tan firing squad May 12th, 1916
Socialism goes against Gaelic culture, & was most likely only supported in the cities.
This SF wasn't socialist. It's a completely different entity to the modern SF.
Beautiful 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🎶🎶🎶
This sound very similar to Wearing of the Grey
Countess Constance Markievicz a Revolutionary Socialist Lioness and Suffragist, Ireland salutes you.
God save Ireland 🇵🇱✝️🇻🇦❤️🇻🇦✝️🇮🇪
Beautiful, thank you.
amazing :)