The Colleen Bawn Annmarie O'Riordan
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- The latest single from Annmarie O'Riordan.
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My grandmother told me the story of The Colleen Bawn from a young age..... My nan heard the story from her grandmother.
In the Autumn of 1819, at Moneypoint, on the Clare side of the Shannon were found the remains of Ellen (Ellie) Hanley. Ellie, not quite sixteen years of age was murdered at the insistence of her husband, John Scanlan, of Ballycahane House, Co. Limerick.
Ellie Hanley is reputed to have been of outstanding beauty, and in addition, was of a bright and friendly disposition. She was the daughter of a small farmer at Ballingarry County Limerick. Her mother died when she was six years old and she was reared by her uncle, John Connery.
Soon after she became acquainted with John Scanlan he proposed marriage to her. Scanlan, a young man in his twenties, belonged to the ascendancy and being anxious about the difference in their social position she was unwilling to marry him. However, he calmed her fears and the marriage was arranged. She eloped from the home of her uncle on Tuesday 29th June 1819. Scanlan and Hanley were married in Limerick. The day after the 'marriage' Scanlan and his wife sailed from Limerick to Glin, Co. Limerick on the packet, Lady Frances, to begin their life together. They were accompanied by Scanlan's servant and companion Stephen Sullivan.
Shortly afterwards Scanlan tired of his young bride. Ellie's first language was Irish, and her knowledge of english would not have equipped her to move with ease in the circles in which Scanlan belonged. Less than a month after the marriage Scanlan and with his servant, Stephan Sullivan, planned Ellie's murder. Using Scanlans boat Sullivan took her for a trip on the river. Armed with a gun, he lost his nerve just as he was about to commit the awful deed. He returned with Ellie to Glin. Scanlan plied Sullivan with more whiskey and convinced Ellie to resume the boat trip. In mid-stream Sullivan murdered her with a musket. He removed her garments and ring which he kept in the boat. She was tied with a rope which was attached to a stone and the remains were dumped in the Shannon. Six weeks later the body was washed ashore at Moneypoint. This appalling crime created feelings of horror and pity among all classes.
Both men had by this time disappeared but the full powers of the law were put in motion and Scanlan was the first of the two to be found, arrested and brought to trial. His trial took place in March, 1820. Owing to the high social position of his family, the trial created a big sensation. He was defended by the famous lawyer, Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator. It was assumed that there would be an acquittal as it was felt that one of the ascendancy should not suffer for a crime against a commoner.
Nevertheless, Scanlan was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was taken from the Jail on March 16th, 1820, to Gallows Green, the place of execution at the Clare side of the Shannon. A carriage and horses were procured for the journey of one mile. Crossing the bridge, en route to Gallows Green, the horses stopped, and though the soldiers who accompanied the procession used whips and bayonet-thrusts they could not get the horses to move. Scanlan was obliged to leave the carriage and walk to the place of execution. He was duly hanged.
Sullivan was found shortly afterwards and his trial took place some four months after Scanlan's. It excited almost as much interest as that of his master. He was tried at Limerick, found guilty and sentenced to death. On the gallows he confessed his guilt and admitted that his master was the proposer and that he was the agent of the murder.
Ellen Hanley is buried in Burrane cemetery in Co. Clare. The late Mrs. Reeves, of Bessborough House, which is situated near the graveyard, erected a Celtic cross at the head of the grave. It bore the following inscription:
"Here lies the Colleen Bawn,
Murdered on the Shannon,
July 14th 1819. R.I.P."
There is no longer any trace of this cross. It was chipped off, bit by bit by souvenir hunters.
No one, could have done better than Ann-Marie singing this emotional true story.🎭🧜😭
Thanks aine o riordan for your rendition of my late mothers favourite song. What a lovely lamentable love song. You are one in a million. ❤❤❤
Brings tears to my eyes. A beautiful song, and a moving rendition of a tragic story. Sleep in peace, Colleen Bawn.
Amazing !!!! What a voice Ann-Marie has !!!! Best of luck to her !!!! ❤️
Fantastic song and a brilliant singer well done Annmarie
So beautifully the sound of brides of freedom .I will see you live one day.one of the best
Best ballad singer I have Heard for along time
Wonderful voice with a song that tells a story. Such a pleasure to listen to.
Such a beautiful song, that tells a story of a beautiful young teenager of long ago, who fell in love with an improper person...
What would you expect from a beautiful Cork girl.... only the best. Just a beautiful natural voice. Great stuff Annmarie.
Absolutely fantastic Anne Marie! Proud of you! God bless you and all. 🙏✝️🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪❤️❤️❤️😘😘
A hauntingly beautiful song sung to perfection by Annmarie. Love it.
Could listen to her all day ......... beautiful voice .
One of the things that really bothered me when I left Ireland for Canada in '74 was missing the great pub scene (the Old Shieling, the Embankment, O'Donoghoe's, the Cosy Inn in Rathcoole where both Paddy Reilly and Tommy Byrne (Wolfe Tones) lived _me too_and all the other great pubs that had Irish music on any given night. With UA-cam I can hear the best of the best of Ireland and you know I think this new breed might be even better with Sharon, Selina, Mary K., Dolores, Annmarie, and the list goes on. What a talented country Ireland was, is and always will be.
You are right we have great artistees
Hauntingly beautiful song…
You sure hit my heart with that amazing voice and beautiful accent Annmarie, and just strengthen my view that Irish music is the best in the world!
Voix extraordinaire et très belle chanson
what a voice what a singer those sad haunting songs brings a tear to your eyes a voice you would die for well sung Annmarie
A voice of strength and beauty, so moving.
Ça c est vrais ça comme le dirait la mère denis en tripotant fièrement sa machine à laver toute neuve
BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF SONG ,AND BACKING
Annmaria I love that song & you sing it beautiful.
A wonderful rendition. Like all your songs. Just beautiful.😁
I first heard Annmarie on radio na Gaeltachta with Mo ghile meat, best version I ever heard. Wonderful magical voice that delivers Irish songs perfectly. Please record An Caitlín Álainn, it's so lovely.
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Thank you Annmarie I did enjoy The song "The Collen Bawn " the story of the song is put together in the pictures also in a very exact way as it is in the Song. I did not know the location but I do now many Thanks . Very nice Music to go with Song Well done to all.
A sad song sung by a beautiful singer.
Wonderful song, you sing it so Well Annmarie ... Mary Xx
Magnifique voix et exellente chanson, une joie
Beautiful song, thanks for posting your lovely rendition Annmarie!
wow what a glorious voice the lady from Co Cork
So beautiful, the heart of Ireland our beloved country.
Great song and singer love it
Thank you for all the lovely comments x
Beautiful sad song thank you Annmarie brought tears to my eyes .Does anybody know the story ,I wish all the words were kept on the video
t mcgovern You can find the story on wikepedia
Annmarie O'Riordan Ellis island
This is my favourite. Abosulte fantastic!!!!
You are so welcome Anne Marie. My late mother's favourite song. You do us proud 👏🏿❤
Beautiful Annmarie ! you sing it so well
Heart strings ❤️🇮🇪
I have listened to the best here and in Ireland. This person is at the top of the list...
I have listen to you since i heard you singing in louisburgh in Co Mayo you have a special voice JUST BEAUTIFUL KEEP IT UP .. MUSIC LOVER .. The WEST
Beautiful
Rest in peace mam.xx❤
Lovely interpretation of this beautiful song, Annmarie. Thank you.
Beautiful song and love the photos in the video.
annmarie oh my god ur voice is fit for the chorus of the heavens keep singing ur an angels voice sent down to us love you xx
Yout just brilliant.❤❤❤
My late mother's favourite song she loved to sing it so proudly and loved to hear it sang by Brian Harvey when she was a resident in Drumbear nursing home.sadly she passed away at the start of covid. Miss her much.but life goes on just the same. REST IN PEACE MAMMY.❤😊
You are a beautiful singer, such emotions in this song, the story so sad
Annmarie I love that song & you sing it beautiful. .
o my god, what a beautiful find tonight..magnificent..
Outstanding voice
Well done Annmarie! Lovely song and a great voice behind it too!
One lovely singer
A HEAVENLY PRODUCTION, BEAUTIFUL VOICE. WHERE CAN I BUY A CD?
What an amazing voice
Annmarie you have a very distinctive haunting voice, its a voice that could only be you, a voice you would know anywhere well done girl you need to come and play Birmingham UK x
That went strait to my heart i luv you
Really nice Annmarie. Lovely singing, music and pictures. Looking forward to seeing you at the concert Danny O' Mahony was telling me about last night in Sligo in a few weeks :-)
Beautiful Song xx
Annmarie, you're the best.
beautiful
I cry at the sound of your voice
Ĺoveĺy Anne Marie and the lads.
A beautiful song beautifully sung. Thank you. 2019 will be the 200th anniversary of the death of Ellen Hanley, the real Colleen Bawn. May she rest in peace beside the Shannon.
Rip Ellen Hanley who was the inspiration for this beautiful story told in a beautiful song. The original calling Bawn. ❤😊
lovely thanks
Tom Keogh you said it all
this girl is good
Ethereal and spooky... I've got chills!
please come to oz.you will be so welcome at the leprechaun club at coalstoun lakes queensland,and everywhere you go .we can assist with venues and transport our best wishes annmarie,john and beryl.
top class
Her body washed up there but not buried there Nolan's carried her bones to the southwest
So sad but lovely singing.
Some singer up the rebels
Can I ask if this is an original compassions based on the style of an older ballad?
Brilliant ann marie can u contact me on fb..pm..Cheers
Failte bho Alba Guth Cho Breagh!
G I’m
Forsooth it be an awful tale.
Beautiful
That went strait to my heart i luv you
Just discovered anne Marie what a wonderful voice magic