my dad recently told me the events that inspired this song and it was the most beautiful story. it really shows how much they loved each other that they married on his death bed and that Grace never remarried. she was a widow the rest of her life. so sad, but beautiful
It was so agonising for Grace Gifford, I stood in Kilmainham Jail when on holiday in Dublin and it was so moving, I was also able to place flowers on The Plunkett grave at Glasnevin. Paddy Reilly is so gifted that he makes a song live and speak to all who listen !
A wonderful song, sung by our own Paddy Reilly. To visit Kilmainham is to be transported back in time to a lonely but heroic place. Heaven United them in time
Every time I hear Paddy sing this I feel like I am there. What a terrible beauty of a song. His voice is incomparable. I have researched Kilmainen and wuld like to visit there before they find a reason to tear it down.
Everytime I hear him sing this song, I can see it as if it were happening right in front of me. Only Padd has that affect. hat a wonderful musician he is.
One of the most moving folk/love songs I have ever heard. Very emotional, and a great example of the horrible happenings of war.... Very sad. Grace was also a remarkable woman.
There is no reason to hate the Brits in order to love this wonderful song! My beloved wife... the Mother of our 3 fine Sons... is a proud "Brit" and I wil love her to the end of my days!
Thats the reason why brexit and division will lead to what??? we live intermingled now...who bombs who or where?? They live amongst us and we live amongst them..good and bad in all divides, Respect all
I am hoping that someday I will be able to make the trip to Kilmainen. I am waiting on back procedure. I am 74 and my back is a mess. If I never make it, I still feel as though I was there. Of course the real thing woul be so much better, I live in the middle of the U.S. I used to have a downloaded picture taken by a tourist of Kilmainent's interior befre my computer crashed. .
Grace hurried into Dublin to buy an expensive wedding ring, then they got married the evening before his execution, they had 2 prison guards as witnesses and twenty soldiers, bayonets drawn for the ceremony.
+Dylan Lewis I am SO glad I read your comment. Jim McCann's singing on this is astounding. I can't stop playing it over and over. And it has caused me to look up a bit of history about the Rising etc. Very tragic time. Thanks from Montana :)
One of the sweetest and saddest songs ever. Poor Joseph and Grace
my dad recently told me the events that inspired this song and it was the most beautiful story. it really shows how much they loved each other that they married on his death bed and that Grace never remarried. she was a widow the rest of her life. so sad, but beautiful
I love listening to this song after a 1.75 of Powers Whiskey , a little crack and some black tar. what a great craic !
Brilliant singing about this very sad true story of Grace Gifford and J M Plunkett, so very tragic !
It was so agonising for Grace Gifford, I stood in Kilmainham Jail when on holiday in Dublin and it was so moving, I was also able to place flowers on The Plunkett grave at Glasnevin. Paddy Reilly is so gifted that he makes a song live and speak to all who listen !
A wonderful song, sung by our own Paddy Reilly. To visit Kilmainham is to be transported back in time to a lonely but heroic place. Heaven United them in time
Every time I hear Paddy sing this I feel like I am there. What a terrible beauty of a song. His voice is incomparable. I have researched Kilmainen and wuld like to visit there before they find a reason to tear it down.
Beautiful, and beautifully sung as usual by Paddy Reilly, the master balladeer !
Beautiful Song and music from paddy Reilly Grace CON Horan Newbridge Kildare
brings a tear to the eye.we will always be the fighting irish.
Everytime I hear him sing this song, I can see it as if it were happening right in front of me. Only Padd has that affect. hat a wonderful musician he is.
Joe Coffey
How sad,how wonderful and brave proud to be Irish.
a classic Irish ballad...beautiful
Paddy is a wonderful balladier .
One of the most moving folk/love songs I have ever heard. Very emotional, and a great example of the horrible happenings of war.... Very sad. Grace was also a remarkable woman.
Historical events are well served by song , Passion, emotion, honour, courage, guilt, will never fade away .
I've have learned a lot from songs about Ireland's history from songs
Celtic symphony
Love the songs of Paddy Reilly, Because I'm a Reilly Love the good Irish.!
Ed Reilly y
Love hearing The Celts sing this.
The master sings.
I love Irish ☘️ cause I’m also Irish ☘️
Beautiful song! My dad used to sing this
Wonderful singing by the great Paddy Reilly !
seen him live a truly distinctive voice
Such a beautiful romantic Irish ballad
how can any person on this earth dislike this or any paddy reilly songs.disgraceful.
The futility of power and might, only peace and coexistence is our importance
Paddy O'Reilly is the main man. Brilliant.
The best version of this song that i have ever heard.Fantastic Paddy
One of the greatest love stories of all time.
mary Dewan totally agree
Beautiful song!!
Love this, so beautiful by the master balladeer himself !
There is no reason to hate the Brits in order to love this wonderful song! My beloved wife... the Mother of our 3 fine Sons... is a proud "Brit" and I wil love her to the end of my days!
john price i have never met a brit who does not love the Irish. it saddens me so much that the Irish should think we dont
Hundreds of years of persecution, torture, land theft and murder is why we think you don't you gowls
Thats the reason why brexit and division will lead to what??? we live intermingled now...who bombs who or where?? They live amongst us and we live amongst them..good and bad in all divides, Respect all
Great version of Grace 💚🤍🧡🇮🇪
great joy... thank you for posting!
reminds me of my wife's aunty Sinead, what a lovely lovely lady
the barley corn nothing beats it.
love this music
Brilliant Loved it
Beautiful!!!!
Beautiful!!
Heartbreaking
I am hoping that someday I will be able to make the trip to Kilmainen. I am waiting on back procedure. I am 74 and my back is a mess. If I never make it, I still feel as though I was there. Of course the real thing woul be so much better, I live in the middle of the U.S. I used to have a downloaded picture taken by a tourist of Kilmainent's interior befre my computer crashed. .
paddy Reily is fab
amazing song !!!
Awesome just awesome
Grace hurried into Dublin to buy an expensive wedding ring, then they got married the evening before his execution, they had 2 prison guards as witnesses and twenty soldiers, bayonets drawn for the ceremony.
brill song
terrific
Lovely
As much as I like Paddy Reilly I prefer Jim McCann's version of Grace.
+Dylan Lewis I am SO glad I read your comment. Jim McCann's singing on this is astounding. I can't stop playing it over and over. And it has caused me to look up a bit of history about the Rising etc. Very tragic time. Thanks from Montana :)
@megaronron1 just listen to Jim McCanns version - and you will understand why
McCann couldn't lace this man's BOOTS
With all my love I place the sweating ring upon your finger.
Sorry....
@Ravbo1
McCann's version or not, does not make this bad, ffs
@Ravbo1
McCann's version doesn't mean this is a *bad* version, ffs
EssisDaddy b y
Great performance, but Jim McCann just tops it.
Beautiful song!!