my dad recently told me the events that inspired this song and it was the most beautiful story. it really shows how much they loved each other that they married on his death bed and that Grace never remarried. she was a widow the rest of her life. so sad, but beautiful
It was so agonising for Grace Gifford, I stood in Kilmainham Jail when on holiday in Dublin and it was so moving, I was also able to place flowers on The Plunkett grave at Glasnevin. Paddy Reilly is so gifted that he makes a song live and speak to all who listen !
A wonderful song, sung by our own Paddy Reilly. To visit Kilmainham is to be transported back in time to a lonely but heroic place. Heaven United them in time
Every time I hear Paddy sing this I feel like I am there. What a terrible beauty of a song. His voice is incomparable. I have researched Kilmainen and wuld like to visit there before they find a reason to tear it down.
Everytime I hear him sing this song, I can see it as if it were happening right in front of me. Only Padd has that affect. hat a wonderful musician he is.
One of the most moving folk/love songs I have ever heard. Very emotional, and a great example of the horrible happenings of war.... Very sad. Grace was also a remarkable woman.
There is no reason to hate the Brits in order to love this wonderful song! My beloved wife... the Mother of our 3 fine Sons... is a proud "Brit" and I wil love her to the end of my days!
Thats the reason why brexit and division will lead to what??? we live intermingled now...who bombs who or where?? They live amongst us and we live amongst them..good and bad in all divides, Respect all
Grace hurried into Dublin to buy an expensive wedding ring, then they got married the evening before his execution, they had 2 prison guards as witnesses and twenty soldiers, bayonets drawn for the ceremony.
I am hoping that someday I will be able to make the trip to Kilmainen. I am waiting on back procedure. I am 74 and my back is a mess. If I never make it, I still feel as though I was there. Of course the real thing woul be so much better, I live in the middle of the U.S. I used to have a downloaded picture taken by a tourist of Kilmainent's interior befre my computer crashed. .
+Dylan Lewis I am SO glad I read your comment. Jim McCann's singing on this is astounding. I can't stop playing it over and over. And it has caused me to look up a bit of history about the Rising etc. Very tragic time. Thanks from Montana :)
One of the sweetest and saddest songs ever. Poor Joseph and Grace
I love listening to this song after a 1.75 of Powers Whiskey , a little crack and some black tar. what a great craic !
my dad recently told me the events that inspired this song and it was the most beautiful story. it really shows how much they loved each other that they married on his death bed and that Grace never remarried. she was a widow the rest of her life. so sad, but beautiful
Brilliant singing about this very sad true story of Grace Gifford and J M Plunkett, so very tragic !
brings a tear to the eye.we will always be the fighting irish.
It was so agonising for Grace Gifford, I stood in Kilmainham Jail when on holiday in Dublin and it was so moving, I was also able to place flowers on The Plunkett grave at Glasnevin. Paddy Reilly is so gifted that he makes a song live and speak to all who listen !
A wonderful song, sung by our own Paddy Reilly. To visit Kilmainham is to be transported back in time to a lonely but heroic place. Heaven United them in time
Beautiful, and beautifully sung as usual by Paddy Reilly, the master balladeer !
Every time I hear Paddy sing this I feel like I am there. What a terrible beauty of a song. His voice is incomparable. I have researched Kilmainen and wuld like to visit there before they find a reason to tear it down.
Joe Coffey
How sad,how wonderful and brave proud to be Irish.
a classic Irish ballad...beautiful
Everytime I hear him sing this song, I can see it as if it were happening right in front of me. Only Padd has that affect. hat a wonderful musician he is.
Love the songs of Paddy Reilly, Because I'm a Reilly Love the good Irish.!
Ed Reilly y
Paddy is a wonderful balladier .
Historical events are well served by song , Passion, emotion, honour, courage, guilt, will never fade away .
I've have learned a lot from songs about Ireland's history from songs
Celtic symphony
Beautiful Song and music from paddy Reilly Grace CON Horan Newbridge Kildare
Love hearing The Celts sing this.
Wonderful singing by the great Paddy Reilly !
One of the greatest love stories of all time.
mary Dewan totally agree
One of the most moving folk/love songs I have ever heard. Very emotional, and a great example of the horrible happenings of war.... Very sad. Grace was also a remarkable woman.
I love Irish ☘️ cause I’m also Irish ☘️
The futility of power and might, only peace and coexistence is our importance
The best version of this song that i have ever heard.Fantastic Paddy
Beautiful song! My dad used to sing this
Such a beautiful romantic Irish ballad
reminds me of my wife's aunty Sinead, what a lovely lovely lady
There is no reason to hate the Brits in order to love this wonderful song! My beloved wife... the Mother of our 3 fine Sons... is a proud "Brit" and I wil love her to the end of my days!
john price i have never met a brit who does not love the Irish. it saddens me so much that the Irish should think we dont
Hundreds of years of persecution, torture, land theft and murder is why we think you don't you gowls
Thats the reason why brexit and division will lead to what??? we live intermingled now...who bombs who or where?? They live amongst us and we live amongst them..good and bad in all divides, Respect all
Paddy O'Reilly is the main man. Brilliant.
seen him live a truly distinctive voice
Love this, so beautiful by the master balladeer himself !
The master sings.
how can any person on this earth dislike this or any paddy reilly songs.disgraceful.
great joy... thank you for posting!
Beautiful song!!
Great version of Grace 💚🤍🧡🇮🇪
the barley corn nothing beats it.
love this music
Grace hurried into Dublin to buy an expensive wedding ring, then they got married the evening before his execution, they had 2 prison guards as witnesses and twenty soldiers, bayonets drawn for the ceremony.
Brilliant Loved it
Beautiful!!!!
Heartbreaking
Beautiful!!
paddy Reily is fab
I am hoping that someday I will be able to make the trip to Kilmainen. I am waiting on back procedure. I am 74 and my back is a mess. If I never make it, I still feel as though I was there. Of course the real thing woul be so much better, I live in the middle of the U.S. I used to have a downloaded picture taken by a tourist of Kilmainent's interior befre my computer crashed. .
Awesome just awesome
amazing song !!!
brill song
terrific
Lovely
As much as I like Paddy Reilly I prefer Jim McCann's version of Grace.
+Dylan Lewis I am SO glad I read your comment. Jim McCann's singing on this is astounding. I can't stop playing it over and over. And it has caused me to look up a bit of history about the Rising etc. Very tragic time. Thanks from Montana :)
@megaronron1 just listen to Jim McCanns version - and you will understand why
@Ravbo1
McCann's version or not, does not make this bad, ffs
With all my love I place the sweating ring upon your finger.
Sorry....
McCann couldn't lace this man's BOOTS
@Ravbo1
McCann's version doesn't mean this is a *bad* version, ffs
EssisDaddy b y
Great performance, but Jim McCann just tops it.
Beautiful song!!