A fantastic place to be in at that. time of year singing was amazing it is nice to hear singing like tha t none of that goes on up here in donegal it is a thing of the past
@@rolandscales9380 Caps or hats worn indoors; unusual, they were doffed as a mark of respect. In church men had to doff their hats. Women had to keep their heads covered in Church. Lovely gathering; better than any public venue. Business took all this away and commercialized it; destroying community.
As Thomas Wolfe said: You can’t go home again. Now it is all technology and world travel even for those in the wilds of the countryside, as well as classy public venues for socializing. All changed; utterly changed.
You couldn't stage this: it's the real thing and wonderful to see old interactions and customs played out by these genuine folk of Ireland🍀
They're all so talented people, friendly and hospitable🍀
What good memories these people must have: delightful 👍
A fantastic place to be in at that. time of year singing was amazing it is nice to hear singing like tha t none of that goes on up here in donegal it is a thing of the past
What year do you suppose this video was made ?
Toward the end of the 20th century, I'd have said.
I was thinking because its in color that it was around 1970s … either way it is so beautiful
@@rolandscales9380 Caps or hats worn indoors; unusual, they were doffed as a mark of respect. In church men had to doff their hats. Women had to keep their heads covered in Church. Lovely gathering; better than any public venue. Business took all this away and commercialized it; destroying community.
A long drawn-out ballad was called a Come-all-ye and that was the opening line: Come all ye lads and lassies………
As Thomas Wolfe said: You can’t go home again. Now it is all technology and world travel even for those in the wilds of the countryside, as well as classy public venues for socializing. All changed; utterly changed.