I was 11. I was at the Fair Day, in Fethard, Co Tipperary. In 1957. I was in short pants, sandals and carried an ‘ash plant’ - I was helping my Dad sell his cattle. He introduced me to a well-dressed, stocky man - ‘This is Dan Breen, Fianna Fáil TD for South Tipperary’. Dan gave me a half-crown, saying, ‘Look after your Daddy - mine died young. I hardly remember him!’ I stopped at a picture of Dan’s wedding this Jan in the National Museum, Collins Barracks and reflected kindly on him. He’s been given a hard press in recent times.
Don't you mind about the press. There all west brits trying to justify their atrocities. Having said that I sometimes wonder do the people today even know of dan Breen, sean treacy,and all the Irish men who gave all...they would roll in their Graves if they seen what has become of our little rock rip to them all.
A go fund me type of collection should be organised to erect a statue fitting to mark Dan's unstinting contribution to The fight for Irish Freedom. May Dan's gentle soul rest in peace.
Married a relative of Dan's, hard headed gal, couldn't live without her. Dan had more guts than pretty much anyone I've heard of, an unrepentant killer for his homeland. How can you say that's bad.
My grandfather was Ray Breen and I so wonder if this is my ancestor?! I am hard headed as a bull, been called Rage a time or two as a nickname. Lol I beat up many a person in my old neighborhood to protect my sons from harm. Never got in trouble because I was on the right side of the situation. Anyways I truly wonder if I am a descendant of this Dan Breen....I haven't really ever looked into my lineage. I live in Ohio, and was raised in Kentucky but family mostly settled in West Virginia.
i first bought Dan Breens book ,my fight for irish freedom away back in 1965 ,it took me into irish republicanism ,i still have that copy ,this is a great song to one of irelands bravest and finest rebels ,my hero ,thank you
From co Derry myself And reared on stories of great Irish people who give their all right down the years Any and everyone who fought tough for freedom will enjoy this ballad very proud of it brilliant thanks
It's a pity the likes of them.men are no longer with us to fight for the working class people not like the robbers that's in government now.. great song up Tipperary.
Beautiful song, great lyrics for a great warrior of Ireland. Read his book "My fight for Irish freedom" him and his comrades had balls of steel, took on an empire. God bless all who worked and fought for Irish freedom, the fight still continues for the occupied 6 counties. ✊️💚
It's a wonder they haven't the comments turned off. You just made my christmas,and new year, boys like you are priceless,its high time the tans in the north packed their pages and went home,that's saying it mildly. Have a great christmas and mighty new year, happy christmas Dan Breen in heaven,with all our heroes. Free Ireland
My Great Uncle was Sean Treacy. He and Dan Breen were indeed true Patriots!
You should be proud
GOD bless you and bed of heaven to a true Irish patriot and hero Dan Breen. Much love from Clare. 👍🏻
Has a Tipperary man myself..
I salute you 🫳
Jimmy. McCarthy. Geath. Man
They were, and many more who were unnamed.
I was 11. I was at the Fair Day, in Fethard, Co Tipperary. In 1957. I was in short pants, sandals and carried an ‘ash plant’ - I was helping my Dad sell his cattle. He introduced me to a well-dressed, stocky man - ‘This is Dan Breen, Fianna Fáil TD for South Tipperary’. Dan gave me a half-crown, saying, ‘Look after your Daddy - mine died young. I hardly remember him!’
I stopped at a picture of Dan’s wedding this Jan in the National Museum, Collins Barracks and reflected kindly on him. He’s been given a hard press in recent times.
How lucky you were to meet him.
We Die for him🇮🇪🇺🇸
Don't you mind about the press. There all west brits trying to justify their atrocities. Having said that I sometimes wonder do the people today even know of dan Breen, sean treacy,and all the Irish men who gave all...they would roll in their Graves if they seen what has become of our little rock rip to them all.
Dan was a far seeing courageous
True Rebel. May his soul rest in peace.
Real rebels
Brilliant tribute to one of Ireland greatest sons, god bless him and all his fellow comrades who give there all in fight for Ireland freedom
did he not shoot two Irish men coming out of Mass, when they were off duty?
God bless a true Irish man🇮🇪🇺🇸
Dan Breen belongs at the top along with those who fought for freedom in Ireland , one of Irelands greatest heroes , great song ,great singer
I agree
I am a genuine relation to the great Dan Breen. So proud am i
Fantastic tribute to a great Irish patriot. Beautifully sung. 🇮🇪👍🇮🇪👍
Dan Breen was among the best of the best, so lucky he made it to 1969. Should be a big statue to him in Thurles.
True
A go fund me type of collection should be organised to erect a statue fitting to mark Dan's unstinting contribution to The fight for Irish Freedom. May Dan's gentle soul rest in peace.
The west brits and the asylum welcome brigade would be on the streets.
What has asylum got to do with it? @@theeaskey
@paddyfox92 if u don't know by now your part of the problem.
Love it -- so passionate- lovely voice -- proud to be Irish ..love my Irish routes …
Well done a lovely tribute to those who fought for Irish freedom the shall never be forgotten proud to be irish ☘️☘️🇮🇪
I agree
Excellent song fantastic voice
Up TIPP
A great tribute to a heroic freedom fighter.
Goosebumps. Great stuff..
What a brilliant singer and song well done
Great song, great singer. RIP Dan Breen ,a great son of Ireland unlike the cowardly and dishonest politicians of 2021.
Just your opinion ???
Lovely comment. I too pray God rest Dan Breen's soul. One could not praise Dan enough.
u hit the nail on the head
@@kittymaher9395 your opinion?? Do you mean johns comment on our hero dan breen or them yobs in dail eireann ..how we could do with dan now..
@@seanpurcell3680 ge should be with in you
Absolutely fantastic song brilliant I love it
True
Fablus song well sang and nice voice. They were men and will never be forgotten so proud to be a an Irish man 🍀🍀🍀🇮🇪
I'm so proud of Dan, tks. 2 him i hav such a happy life from them murderous english BASTERERS
Beatuful song,great singer yes✌🇮🇪❤
One lovely song sang from the heart
So proud of Dan Breen, what an amazing Irishman🇮🇪🇮🇪🙏
I agree
A really beautiful song and such an amazing singer.🇮🇪🇮🇪
What a brilliant song 2 one of Irelands heroes well sang
Brilliant ballad great singer
I asked lots of people who Dan breed. They went blank. Bet they know James bond thoughķ
My best friend rip, Larry. Used to sing it ,so a wee tear n eye now slan👍✌🇮🇪
Married a relative of Dan's, hard headed gal, couldn't live without her. Dan had more guts than pretty much anyone I've heard of, an unrepentant killer for his homeland. How can you say that's bad.
My grandfather was Ray Breen and I so wonder if this is my ancestor?! I am hard headed as a bull, been called Rage a time or two as a nickname. Lol I beat up many a person in my old neighborhood to protect my sons from harm. Never got in trouble because I was on the right side of the situation. Anyways I truly wonder if I am a descendant of this Dan Breen....I haven't really ever looked into my lineage. I live in Ohio, and was raised in Kentucky but family mostly settled in West Virginia.
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Proud of u Kelly ré pack ur a proud Irish aerican
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i first bought Dan Breens book ,my fight for irish freedom away back in 1965 ,it took me into irish republicanism ,i still have that copy ,this is a great song to one of irelands bravest and finest rebels ,my hero ,thank you
I agree
Rab Harve so proud of u, 1 of our Irish heros
Brilliant song and brilliant singer about a great irish man loved in the Banner County.
Absolutely top class song and singer 👏🏻👏🏻
Great singet
Excellently sung young man. Outstanding. Love 💕💕💕 listening to your voice x Conny Kiskeam
Great song about a great brave man.
I'm not Irish, but I love this song. Such beautiful lyrics.
Has a Tipperary man myself. We are proud of you. R.I.P 🇮🇪
From co Derry myself And reared on stories of great Irish people who give their all right down the years Any and everyone who fought tough for freedom will enjoy this ballad very proud of it brilliant thanks
Great song,yes, love it
a fine song sang from the heart, well done.
Just fabulous. So proud to be Irish
Listening to this on Christmas Day 2022. Brought a tear to my eye. Fantastic rendition Seamus!
dan was my great, great grandad shame i never met him
FREEDOM ✝️🇮🇪☘️ thank you and God bless
A friend of his told me he went into a British camp and the soldiers fixed his bike not knowing who he was.... He swore it was true 😂😂
It's a pity the likes of them.men are no longer with us to fight for the working class people not like the robbers that's in government now.. great song up Tipperary.
Imagine having a full battalion of men like Breen. We'd take on the whole world let alone the brits.
Just found this sing brilliant a tribute to one of Ireland finest sons love it up the ra
Beautiful. Song
Saioirse Dom tyranny. Now ye feckers.
Great tune lads. Thank you. 🇮🇪✝️☘️
Beautiful song, great lyrics for a great warrior of Ireland. Read his book "My fight for Irish freedom" him and his comrades had balls of steel, took on an empire. God bless all who worked and fought for Irish freedom, the fight still continues for the occupied 6 counties. ✊️💚
Brilliant !
It's a wonder they haven't the comments turned off. You just made my christmas,and new year, boys like you are priceless,its high time the tans in the north packed their pages and went home,that's saying it mildly. Have a great christmas and mighty new year, happy christmas Dan Breen in heaven,with all our heroes. Free Ireland
Brilliant song and well sung
Excelent song , well done
Brilliant Seamus ☘️
dan breen the finest of them all
Great song sang with passion
Great song brilliant singer and great guitar backing well done lads will be learning that one
Fine song lads. So, so apt now. God bless. Love not fear.
Dan Breen Not Unlike A Blacksmith On His Way Home From Work
What a song. 🇮🇪
Brilliant
Lovely to hear this song. Margo Dalton.
A fantastic and moving song. My next door neighbours are both Breen's. Most likely related due to their age.
So proud to be another Maher 💚💚💚
Marvlas song great man Dan. Breen
My favourite freedom fighter fearless
Good man 🙋♂️🇮🇪
Brave men ''true irish patriots''
Dan Breen, Irelands greatest warrior.
Bloody class. Chords for this? Guitar
Great,great
Great
God bless dan breen rip and all the men of eire who fought and died north and south and god bless rip ✊🇮🇪✊🇮🇪✊🇮🇪✊🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️🙏🙏🙏
Lovely version
Avery commerrative song for Dan been Con Horan soloheadbeg Con Horan Newbridge Kildare
I come from green white and gold
Cant say why he sang it orange white green it was that way but irb change it around to green white gold or orange for william of orange
@@michealkelly4933 i wudnt bow to the british foreign flag either. But im not as tough as dan breen
@@michealkelly4933 He had to put green at the end of the line to rhyme with Breen
Good song
Can anyone remind me who is singing this song? One of my favourites.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
My grandfather was a Breen, I wonder if we are related...you would think so right?
Not. One. Of the. Best. But. The. Best rip. Dan
irish song nice im irish
Still brilliant
❤️🌹👏👏👏👏👏👏
about my grandfather Dan Breen
Jimmy. Mccarthy
Up Tipp
up the irish
M
Dan breen must be turning in his grave.🙄
Jesus that was painfull . Dont give up the day job.
Insulting and low class
Ur not being serious SOME TALENT THERE
@@seanohare5488i totally agree. It was
@@martincochrane2243It hurts my ears