christy dignam & Liam O'Connor sing the Green Fields of France in killarney July 24th 2018

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2018
  • Christy Dignam of Aslan fame, who first played in Revelles, Killarney in 1983 and has played many times since, returned for a flash mob duet with traditional musician Liam O'Connor on July 24th 2018. The event happened on Plunkett Street as hundreds of tourists and locals were treated to a rare mix of trad and rock. Christy and Liam created a memorable evening for all...
    Video by Don MacMonagle

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  • @robjeng
    @robjeng Рік тому +137

    Such a down to earth singer. Never forgot his roots. RIP Christy. Your suffering is now over. Fly high, shine bright.

    • @ep4423
      @ep4423 Рік тому +10

      Crying listening to this.

    • @sst6358
      @sst6358 Рік тому +2

      @@ep4423bless you 💚🤍🧡

    • @Beaverbush1969
      @Beaverbush1969 Рік тому

      If he never forget his roots then why didn’t he continue to live in finglas?😂

    • @bernicewade9796
      @bernicewade9796 Рік тому

      ​@@Beaverbush1969
      Where did he live?

    • @margaretcoakley5309
      @margaretcoakley5309 Рік тому

      0lp⁰
      Pl
      Lp0

  • @s.b.d.manager1272
    @s.b.d.manager1272 Рік тому +97

    Christy, always the giver...
    He's a national treasure in Ireland.
    A truly talented, gentle and genuine man who we all love dearly.

  • @johnoconnor4623
    @johnoconnor4623 Рік тому +15

    This will be my memory of Christy and his singing of the Green Fields of France on the Late Late Show with Finbar Fury, that was great.

  • @jamesbradshaw3389
    @jamesbradshaw3389 Рік тому +87

    This brings tears to my eyes, a sad, sad story about useless and cruel war, sung and played beautifully and with total heart and feeling, Take a look at the faces of the people standing around and listening, it shows what this song means to them

  • @Downtownscalps
    @Downtownscalps 4 місяці тому +8

    RIP Christy on this St Patricks Day.. an irish legend.

    • @markoj150
      @markoj150 4 місяці тому

      Listening as well, so sad now

  • @s.b.d.manager1272
    @s.b.d.manager1272 Рік тому +50

    There's nobody like Christy. He's brilliant. Genuine person also.
    Legend ♥

  • @daveacs6710
    @daveacs6710 4 роки тому +53

    I recently saw for the very first time Christy Dignam and Aslan playing live in Monaghan, coming from the Netherlands together with my Irish girlfriend. The moment Christy start singing my heart turned Irish

  • @DrMariaHarrietStackTV
    @DrMariaHarrietStackTV Рік тому +19

    Very sad news to hear of the death of Christy Dignam ...'everybody hits you ..everybody knocks you..'thanks to Killarney's Don MacMomagle for capturing these precious moments of music and song from the late Christy Dignam and to Liam O'Connor and his daughter and friends who made this into an ungforgettable impromptu concert in Killarney that is now part of the legacy of the late Christy Dignam...condolences to all his close family friends and fans all over the world for the loss of one of the greats in Irish and Rock music..

  • @nigelfrancis2514
    @nigelfrancis2514 3 місяці тому +4

    A tribute to whoever filmed this , it will never be repeated and must never be lost

  • @eoinyessesmaguire1636
    @eoinyessesmaguire1636 Рік тому +21

    A true Dublin/Irish legend that gave so many of us many great nights out. Best frontman bar none a national treasure.. Always remembered never forgotten.. RIP Christy thanks for the memories 🙏☘

  • @user-on7hq9vs5k
    @user-on7hq9vs5k Рік тому +3

    One of Ireland finest there will never be another Christy dignam may u get the best bed in heaven look down over your Ireland

  • @gaelicgoddess75
    @gaelicgoddess75 Рік тому +19

    R.I.P Christy, rest easy. Your talent will always live on.

  • @laurarochford3790
    @laurarochford3790 2 місяці тому +2

    The best band/ singer,in this crazy world🥰💯%🎉 the man was so down 2 earth 🌍 😢. Alway the best. Brilliant 🇮🇪🙏🥳. out of ur pain. 🥺💔 Now. Thinking you and ur friends and family. WE LOVE YA CHRISTY.XXX👏😔💯💥🥰

  • @bobtallent
    @bobtallent Рік тому +16

    RIP Christy. One of the most charismatic people on stage. The pain is now gone Christy

  • @tracey3960
    @tracey3960 Рік тому +28

    Christy Dignam is a pure legend!!! Salt of the earth 🤍🤍🤍

  • @mikeryan7213
    @mikeryan7213 Рік тому +20

    Mesmerising performance. Well done Christy. Hope your pain is eased and you are at peace.

    • @chrism4539
      @chrism4539 Рік тому +2

      He is still fighting 💔

  • @aidancoyne8976
    @aidancoyne8976 6 років тому +84

    Love how the accordian player knew when to let Christy sing unaccompanied!

    • @MarnieRua742
      @MarnieRua742 2 роки тому +2

      AGREE perfect timing !!

    • @jimmyfinglas2480
      @jimmyfinglas2480 Рік тому +1

      What an entertainer. Irelands answer to Paul McCartney. Christy your brilliant

    • @hermannholzkamper630
      @hermannholzkamper630 Рік тому

      I Think he Only die that because the singer wasn't able to stay in Time ...i also noticed that in the late night Video with finbar

    • @AnnesleyPlaceDub70
      @AnnesleyPlaceDub70 Рік тому +1

      ​@hermannholzkamper630 "the singer's " name was Christy Dignam.
      And a marvellous artist he was too, battling cancer and still performing to the best of his abilities.
      Good man. 👍🏻

  • @bridgetburns1193
    @bridgetburns1193 Рік тому +11

    I have to say I'd never heard of him til he died,I've been looking him up and what a great talent he was,one of Ireland's best,you can see here he took a bad turn,and yet he carried on singing, Luke kelly and Chris would be on an equal par with their wonderful, unique Irish voices.👏👏👏

  • @evelynmccabe3855
    @evelynmccabe3855 Рік тому +11

    What a wonderful singer he could sing anything from rock to traditional and he is also one of the great singer/songwriters to come from Ireland. Rest in peace Christy.

  • @leroyharewood
    @leroyharewood 4 роки тому +13

    Oh my god,I only found this by mistake. Wot a lovely song and voice

  • @marcj4788
    @marcj4788 Рік тому +7

    GREAT SINGER'S COME AND GO BUT LEGENDS NEVER LEAVE ,KEEP SINGING TO THE ANGELS REST IN PARADISE 💚☘🙏🇮🇪🙏

  • @BrianOHanlon-vw8qj
    @BrianOHanlon-vw8qj 4 місяці тому +3

    Very emotional watching that..we miss you Christy 🥲

  • @-nolan-
    @-nolan- Рік тому +11

    RIP CHRISTY. I watch this every Christmas with my family. What a legend

  • @stylebender1818
    @stylebender1818 5 років тому +30

    When a man like Christy sings it hits your heart and you remember the fight

  • @jackvanderveen5205
    @jackvanderveen5205 4 роки тому +11

    Why will I see this time after time with tears in my eyes I am Dutch

  • @christineyoung2756
    @christineyoung2756 Рік тому +5

    So brilliant....Christy always had time for a song and put his heart and soul into it....such a legend, never to be forgotten...one of Ireland's national treasures, r.i.p. Christy 🌟

    • @louisef6893
      @louisef6893 Рік тому +2

      Ah , christy , So loved ! So Missed! Who have we got to fight for the under dog now, ? His music gave me great hope after returning. From Australia and feeling lost!! Thank you Christy , we know you.have the Best Seat in heaven with Phil lynott RIP, 2 best Irish boys in the World.❤

  • @damiendaly983
    @damiendaly983 4 роки тому +32

    Irish music is stuff of legends no wonder we are loved all over the world

    • @colrennie5936
      @colrennie5936 3 роки тому +8

      its written by a Scot who lives in Ausie

    • @eithneinx2417
      @eithneinx2417 Рік тому +1

      @@colrennie5936 but it’s the voice of an Irish man that makes you feel the song. 🇮🇪❤️

    • @eithneinx2417
      @eithneinx2417 Рік тому +2

      Rest in paradise Christy. A national treasure he was and will always be ❤

  • @barrywilliams7278
    @barrywilliams7278 Рік тому +6

    Rest in peace, Christy, the heavenly stage is awaiting it's gifted son🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶🎙

  • @taurektaurek6213
    @taurektaurek6213 4 роки тому +6

    Great voice, from a figher as I gather frome trghe comments. And what the Irish always had was great fighter! Erin go braugh

  • @mattemate
    @mattemate 4 роки тому +22

    Christy, you're a living legend.

  • @sallyandrews9348
    @sallyandrews9348 5 років тому +52

    I only discovered Christy a few days ago while mooching around youtube - i've watched various interviews and performances, he is just such a lovely person and great singer, just think what I have missed all these years

    • @kevinmurphy566
      @kevinmurphy566 5 років тому +1

      Love you Sally x

    • @dmitrymoulinex8492
      @dmitrymoulinex8492 4 роки тому +2

      Same situation !

    • @ACey96
      @ACey96 4 роки тому +4

      Better late than never my friend

    • @fionacowan4413
      @fionacowan4413 4 роки тому +4

      Me to, can't believe how he sings this song. It is absolutely beautiful.

    • @bonkerzisgood
      @bonkerzisgood 2 роки тому +1

      Were you living under a rock?

  • @fallenangel-caroline2601
    @fallenangel-caroline2601 5 років тому +126

    When he sang this on the late late he was absolutely excellent it showed how good a voice he has. Aslan could of been as famous as u2 only for certain hurdles. Great voice he is so down to earth. He is living with treatable but incurable big C

    • @tonydowney3399
      @tonydowney3399 4 роки тому +13

      It surely was excellent, it’s one of my go to videos on you tube, what a guy Christy is.

    • @coisty52
      @coisty52 3 роки тому

      late late what?

    • @carolinequinn2199
      @carolinequinn2199 3 роки тому +2

      What a legend

    • @sallyandrews9348
      @sallyandrews9348 2 роки тому +4

      @@coisty52 the late late show - its a TV show in Ireland, if you haven't seen the video they're talking about just search "christy dignam, finbar furey, late late show" and it should come up

    • @craigfarrelly8882
      @craigfarrelly8882 2 роки тому +4

      Brilliant song 🇮🇪

  • @robertclark2522
    @robertclark2522 5 років тому +32

    Id heard of Aslan about 15 years ago. Was kinda a passing take it or leave thought. But started to find out more about Christy in the last few years. Started listening to Aslan, read up more on his life, what he's been through. I think he's a credit to himself and an amazing singer/songwriter. I wish I'd paid more attention to him earlier.

  • @lornarobinson1089
    @lornarobinson1089 Рік тому +12

    Christy what an amazing voice you have. I only heard of you by chance, scrolling through UA-cam. On some show with finbar fury? Then watched you with The Script. An amazing talent you had. RIP Christy x

  • @malonesteve4473
    @malonesteve4473 5 років тому +61

    He may be poorly but that's not going to stop him kicking ass in this crazy world. God bless

    • @mariontimmons2670
      @mariontimmons2670 4 роки тому +2

      He is a great inspiration to his soulful music, proud of you christy.

  • @leannecurtis1582
    @leannecurtis1582 3 роки тому +10

    Great performance Christy and Willie. Erin Go Brágh 🇮🇪🍀💚🍀🇮🇪

  • @williamhand4095
    @williamhand4095 Рік тому +2

    Your missed so much but you have left us with your words voice and the best music ever

  • @Crease36
    @Crease36 6 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant singer Christy, he could put such emotion into his singing...

  • @garysteen7345
    @garysteen7345 4 роки тому +43

    The passion this gave me man and me from Scotland 🇮🇪🔥TAL

    • @RF1991
      @RF1991 3 роки тому +5

      All gave some and some gave all 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @coisty52
      @coisty52 3 роки тому

      ok gary

  • @padraicclarke3063
    @padraicclarke3063 Рік тому +6

    Well done christy and a beautiful place to sing it killarney up the dubs.

  • @hm7237
    @hm7237 3 роки тому +27

    How to sing with pride, passion and feelings. Distinctive beautiful voice, words to "Crazy world" mean more now with Covid lockdown. We are all 🙏 for the day when we can gather in streets like this again and listen to a singer like Christy. 💚💚

  • @joek880able
    @joek880able 14 годин тому

    Absolute class......fantastic rendition.....👌

  • @weechill333
    @weechill333 3 роки тому +14

    Only heard of aslan in the last few months! absolutely blown away by them!

  • @michaelbradley1885
    @michaelbradley1885 Рік тому +3

    This man would make anyone proud to be Irish, what a treasure to our wee country. May you rest in peace Christy. An honest and great man with Irish blood flowing through his veins forever.

  • @lew-e
    @lew-e 4 роки тому +59

    This song always brings a tear to my eye no matter who is singing it. A truly powerful song that I think the whole world would be better off knowing. Great rendition by Christy, he's got some pipes!

  • @chrishayes2833
    @chrishayes2833 6 років тому +23

    Legend....thank god I wasn’t there I’d probably be pissed and dancing all over the place ..but what a singer

  • @kathrinfisher3411
    @kathrinfisher3411 3 роки тому +11

    Proud as fudge of this here our national treasure, my heart swells when I listen to him sing xx

  • @davidwalsh1799
    @davidwalsh1799 6 років тому +38

    Absolute legend.

  • @stephengarner8628
    @stephengarner8628 Рік тому +10

    This is a sad and true song. Everyone should hear this song at least once and it reminds me of all those who suffered and died doing what they believed was a war to end all wars. The words in this song tell everyone why we salute those who fought for freedom. Brilliant song, sung so well and the haunting tone of the accordion works so well. Thanks for posting and thanks to the singer and accordion player. I loved it.

  • @dheffo5142
    @dheffo5142 5 років тому +8

    Good man Christy get well soon what a singer wish I was there

  • @mauranolan843
    @mauranolan843 Рік тому +8

    Christy is wonderful and his rendition is heart wrenching ❤❤❤

  • @sargy1916
    @sargy1916 3 роки тому +9

    First saw them in Killarney in 1988/9....Feel No Shame was the first album I bought and is one of the best ever produced..

  • @SH66667
    @SH66667 Рік тому +1

    Just found this on yt, what a choker to listen too. Beautiful

  • @michaelcurran6945
    @michaelcurran6945 4 роки тому +9

    What a legend christy dignam absoultly love him and aslan

  • @melliecrann-gaoth4789
    @melliecrann-gaoth4789 Рік тому +3

    Rest in Peace Christy.
    Condolences to all your loved ones and many many so well deserved fans xxx

  • @michaelcarolan3117
    @michaelcarolan3117 4 роки тому +9

    Pure magic and on the street ..... must be Éire

  • @gillianmorrow4254
    @gillianmorrow4254 5 років тому +11

    Enjoyed this one at the classic grand on Saturday night in Glasgow. Awesome xx

  • @johnf4279
    @johnf4279 3 роки тому +7

    In this really crazy world I'm so glad the amazing Christy Dignam is still here, spelling it all out...

  • @patriciaoleary207
    @patriciaoleary207 Рік тому +2

    There will only be one Christy Fly high with the Angels 😢❤

  • @mactire1288
    @mactire1288 6 років тому +15

    Great to see Christy looking well

  • @garyrodden4426
    @garyrodden4426 Рік тому +1

    RIP Christy hopefully you are now singing in heaven God bless you and your family

  • @paulclancy4221
    @paulclancy4221 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant. The legend that is Christy Dignam

  • @hildakane9600
    @hildakane9600 11 місяців тому +1

    We never forget what they did to us Christy, good for you son, R.I.P❤❤❤❤

  • @enricoceccanti9496
    @enricoceccanti9496 3 місяці тому

    WOOOOOW !!!!!! GOD BLESS IRISH 🙏💖 from italian's fan!! RIP CHRISTY

  • @johnmurphy6556
    @johnmurphy6556 3 роки тому +11

    Every time I hear this it just gets better. What a memory to have been one of the people there on that day. Imagine life without music? It lifts my spirit, makes me happier, teaches me and moves my emotions. I LOVE IT!!

  • @ashleybishton742
    @ashleybishton742 4 роки тому +9

    Such an amazing song green fields of France. Legend

  • @MarkFagan.
    @MarkFagan. 5 років тому +10

    This man is an absolute icon

  • @Teeko2003
    @Teeko2003 Рік тому +2

    This song is more poignant today as the great Christy has left this earth. RIP to one of the greatest frontman ever 😢😢

  • @sheilamcdermottroe6078
    @sheilamcdermottroe6078 5 років тому +14

    A true Irish man. And a good singer to boot.

  • @sst6358
    @sst6358 Рік тому +1

    Your free now Christy 💚 we will always Love you 🍀

  • @melissah8415
    @melissah8415 3 роки тому +2

    In America, most people have no clue about WWI and certainly not this song and here is a crowd of people singing along to this mournful song. Folk music is the only thing that keeps history alive, too bad humans refuse to learn from it.

    • @JN-om6rw
      @JN-om6rw 2 роки тому +1

      Looking back to the early middle ages the Irish Church and monks supposedly saved Christianity for Europe..some say same is happening again but in a different way.. in a cultural way...one thing is you can say about the Irish - they are different

  • @anthonypatterson8525
    @anthonypatterson8525 5 років тому +4

    How beautiful yor daughter sings
    I think she is wonderful xxx

  • @legitprowrestling6653
    @legitprowrestling6653 Рік тому +5

    Christy is in my prayers! 🙏

  • @33alwright
    @33alwright Рік тому +1

    What a man.. A fellow Finglas man.. Brilliant video.. Cheers for sharing.. 👏👏👏

  • @johnmcgrath6192
    @johnmcgrath6192 11 місяців тому

    Breaks my heart. Lovely. TY

  • @jamesfallon9265
    @jamesfallon9265 Рік тому +2

    Legend.... Really going to be missed 😢

  • @robertbarry328
    @robertbarry328 2 роки тому +1

    Been Irish is a gift from who knows, but I am honoured to know Christy is a country man of mine.

  • @damiendaly983
    @damiendaly983 4 роки тому +52

    I'm so proud to be irish it hurts

  • @leeleef
    @leeleef 3 роки тому +5

    I love christy, well done Ciara, you have a beautiful voice 💜

  • @jamiefraser3210
    @jamiefraser3210 2 роки тому +3

    I was there, it was awesome!

  • @mariavon22
    @mariavon22 6 років тому +22

    Lovely performance. Thank you.

  • @fruityslotsscamfans
    @fruityslotsscamfans Рік тому

    RIP, Christy ,you will be missed ,one thing you left is your tunes they will always be playing ty🍀 ,🙏🙏🙏🙏may you get a bed in heaven

  • @karancoyne7719
    @karancoyne7719 Рік тому +1

    god rest ya christy one of our heroes n legends you will never be forgotten💔

  • @davepower7170
    @davepower7170 3 роки тому +5

    good man Christy....put your voice to anything.....always sings with heart....

  • @paulbrennan3091
    @paulbrennan3091 3 роки тому +28

    I am an old Aussie,of Irish decent and So Proud of our Heritage !
    Such an Irish Legend ,Man just beautiful ,bought a tear to my eye !
    And of Course of the Irish People !
    Thank U Sir ,God bless U !

    • @JN-om6rw
      @JN-om6rw 2 роки тому +2

      Hi Paul I am an old Irish guy also.. living the west coast of Ireland.. was taken by your comments.. I was a seafarer for most of my life.. a sea captain. I first visited Australia in 1964 Melbourne when I was a teenager and had a great time there it was the time of the swill hour when the pubs were open for two hours only- no passports needed for seafarers in those days.. young people today have no idea.
      What i wanted to say was you should check out irish hurling.. a great irish sport.. in fact the fastest game in the world played on a green field.. and all by amateurs.. a lot of them like you with your name Brennan coming from that great county Kilkenny.. the home of hurling and the Brennans. Jim Neill

    • @masonbrennan7304
      @masonbrennan7304 2 роки тому +2

      I like your surname

  • @jcnimmer
    @jcnimmer 6 років тому +10

    What a treat, sounds so good with my headphones. What a nice way to suprise some fans and no doubt make some new ones.

  • @matthew2008able
    @matthew2008able 4 роки тому +4

    Brings tears to my eyes this. Feel so proud to be Irish. We really dont know what we have as an nation in comparison to others. This young girls voice blew me away. It's of grace and beautiful well done to her. I'd love to hear more. Christy all I can say is " thank you" somethin else your voice your journey. Truely amazing. You make me proud to be Irish. To all who played with you that day thanks a million. Good health and peace of mind always. Love from UK. 👏🙏🇮🇪

  • @athlone73
    @athlone73 Рік тому +1

    I apologise to everyone,I was never a christy fan over the years,not saying this after he's gone but he was a beautiful person and a huge loss to Ireland.

  • @deidreosullivan9360
    @deidreosullivan9360 2 роки тому +5

    Just love it! This can only happen in Ireland!

  • @chloeclaffey4096
    @chloeclaffey4096 6 років тому +10

    what a hero Christy the best Iv ever known what a singer live..👌👌👍👍 I would listen to you all stay long your voice is on believe Abel 👌👌

  • @barrylinehan3268
    @barrylinehan3268 6 років тому +66

    can we have a moment's appreciation for the guy in pink around 6.50 👏👏

  • @kennyoconnor3738
    @kennyoconnor3738 3 роки тому +6

    Brilliant as always Christy!

  • @justthetruth1
    @justthetruth1 Рік тому +1

    God have this man a voice!!! People have opinions on him amd on Aslan etc but there is no debate that he could sing!

  • @brianevans2819
    @brianevans2819 Рік тому +1

    The lovely little boy in the orange tee shirt, just lovely.

    • @ashleybishton742
      @ashleybishton742 11 місяців тому

      Hes young but knows the respect this song needs.

    • @ashleybishton742
      @ashleybishton742 11 місяців тому

      Hes young but knows the respect this song needs.

  • @MickTheQuickk
    @MickTheQuickk 3 роки тому +6

    Bravo! from a New York based fan of Eric Bogle.

  • @gerryredmond6085
    @gerryredmond6085 Рік тому +1

    R.I.P Christy ❤ from the East Coast Of Ireland 🇮🇪 😢

  • @irishballadboy3263
    @irishballadboy3263 5 років тому +5

    Listening to Enough Music makes this Even More Enjoyable good on ya Christy 👏

  • @colintook3357
    @colintook3357 Рік тому +1

    RIP Christy, fly free from this crazy world.

  • @peachycream
    @peachycream 11 місяців тому +1

    Silence....the crowd ...pure respect and enjoyment ....class...❤️

  • @benharding8424
    @benharding8424 4 місяці тому

    Bono who Christy dignam fking legend never forgotten pal I say u have made haven a better place ❤