The writer of the song is broadcaster/singer/songwriter Frank Hennessy from Cardiff. As you would expect, Frank is from a Cardiff Irish family, and i believe he gave his permission for the lyrics of 'The Old Carmarthen Oak' to be changed. There really was an ancient oak tree in Carmarthen town, called Merlin's Oak; when it was removed in the 80s the worst floods for over a century followed.
As others have mentioned below, the version I was familiar with is Welsh. That being said, this band does a great job with it! (And I understood more than half a dozen words. That's a plus. :D )
Brilliant song!!!🎉🇦🇺❤️🇮🇪
Am from Romania but am living in Ireland for the last 7 years...love the irish music and dance
The writer of the song is broadcaster/singer/songwriter Frank Hennessy from Cardiff. As you would expect, Frank is from a Cardiff Irish family, and i believe he gave his permission for the lyrics of 'The Old Carmarthen Oak' to be changed. There really was an ancient oak tree in Carmarthen town, called Merlin's Oak; when it was removed in the 80s the worst floods for over a century followed.
Love the singer's voice.
I'm from Romania and i love a good auld irish session.
HOW COULD ANYBODY GIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG A THUMBS DOWN?
I love the song lovely
Good old Dungarvan, not forgetting Abbeyside, of course, great song, thanks
fair song good singers love them
lovely song thank you.
Top notch
great song i like these guys...give daniel o'donnells version a listen sometime.
Great song. Great performance
As others have mentioned below, the version I was familiar with is Welsh. That being said, this band does a great job with it! (And I understood more than half a dozen words. That's a plus. :D )
great song
long time from I was in county Waterford with my Grandfather buying good jumping horses.
härlig låt hälsningar sweden