Requiem for the Croppies, by Séamus Heaney. An amazing piece of verse, as is the song itself, penned by the late great Tommy Makem. All of the Clancy brothers AND Tommy Makem have gone to their reward now, but what a legacy they left.
That's the one I grew up with. The Clancy's were best with Tommy! Thank you. This was my Grandmother's favorite - "They took the best part for themselves.", She often said. For you Grandma! We all love you.
Well Tommy would be devastated to hear, and so am I, that with our attempts at not upsetting other cultures living here we are in fact losing our own culture and heritage. Irish kids in many Irish schools are no longer hearing their names being called out "as Gaeilge" from the Rolla anymore.. Teachers just call out "John, Mark, Eoin, Mary" etc.. Something needs to be done about this.. I've spoken to the Principal about the importance of letting the kids know their names "as Gaeilge" as it's their right and their heritage, and all he said was that he'd ask the teachers their opinion at the next staff meeting.. I find it atrocious.. Our attempts at being "with it" are causing us to be "without it".. And we are losing our language, and our heritage with each generation by allowing this to happen..
There's a picture of Tommy or Liam holding me as a baby somewhere in the family pictures. I'd have to ask me parents who it was, but I've loved this song and Down by the Glenside since I could speak.
Amazing powerfull song touches my heart and soul I also think you could be singing this about palestine and her proud people our proud old woman and her people believe palestine will bloom and be free again
" ok ok irlandaexitatevi pure ma continuate a cantare roba inglese, per favore . oh, persino i beatles son meglio di così. a proposito ma è un mandolino quello che sento? ahahah , mi pare di sentire roberto murolo. "
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Beautiful song. So sad. God bless Ireland!
It is truly a tribute to his talent that so many think of this song as a traditional folk song. Tommy Makem wrote it.
Requiem for the Croppies, by Séamus Heaney.
An amazing piece of verse, as is the song itself, penned by the late great Tommy Makem.
All of the Clancy brothers AND Tommy Makem have gone to their reward now, but what a legacy they left.
This will never be “forgotten Ireland” as long as I’m alive. This is one of a kind music
Most beautiful song ever.... makes me tear up everytime. From one McNichol to another.... Slainte'
That's the one I grew up with. The Clancy's were best with Tommy! Thank you. This was my Grandmother's favorite - "They took the best part for themselves.", She often said. For you Grandma! We all love you.
Our grandparents would have gotten on well
Well Tommy would be devastated to hear, and so am I, that with our attempts at not upsetting other cultures living here we are in fact losing our own culture and heritage. Irish kids in many Irish schools are no longer hearing their names being called out "as Gaeilge" from the Rolla anymore.. Teachers just call out "John, Mark, Eoin, Mary" etc.. Something needs to be done about this.. I've spoken to the Principal about the importance of letting the kids know their names "as Gaeilge" as it's their right and their heritage, and all he said was that he'd ask the teachers their opinion at the next staff meeting.. I find it atrocious.. Our attempts at being "with it" are causing us to be "without it".. And we are losing our language, and our heritage with each generation by allowing this to happen..
The power in this song is terrifying
There's a picture of Tommy or Liam holding me as a baby somewhere in the family pictures.
I'd have to ask me parents who it was, but I've loved this song and Down by the Glenside since I could speak.
Art work at its best God bless the kids listening to what they listen to every generation to each own I guess
I love you Tommy!
raised on this and one day it will come to fruition
Amazing powerfull song touches my heart and soul I also think you could be singing this about palestine and her proud people our proud old woman and her people believe palestine will bloom and be free again
Love this☘☘☘🌹🐺🙏👊
Will bloom once again ,said she.
Tiocfaidh ár lá, our fourth green field will be free.. 🇮🇪✊
❤❤😢😢
This fine Old Woman would be proud of the sons and daughters of Ukraine. God Bless.
But my sons have sons as brave as we’re their fathers
GohIontachTommyAgusLiam
ShinAbHfuilAChairde
Say something say nothing at all
" ok ok irlandaexitatevi pure ma continuate a cantare roba inglese, per favore .
oh, persino i beatles son meglio di così. a proposito
ma è un mandolino quello che sento? ahahah , mi pare di sentire roberto murolo. "
Douche! ..English enough??