The night before I emigrated to the USA they played this song for me at the local pub. I grew up in Murroe right near Cappamore and Doon. Long time ago now. Memories😢
Beautiful song songs at their best a,song so Beautiful close your eyes and, watch a film of your youth through a song talent you don't learn at school as tom kelly from the old mill rip would say
So glad to hear your voice hasn't changed over all these years. I can recall you playing in Toronto with the Irish Rebels. God that was a life time ago and we've all got old. I was home to Doolin & met up with Christy Barry & we talked about you with fondness. Where the devil are you now? Are you still in Newfoundland? I was in Newport where you loved to played when you were home. Ah the olden days can never be relived but we can hold on to the memories and listen to the music. Have any Albums available for sale?? I've searched high & low for your albums under Ryan's Fancy but couldn't find anything. It's great to at least listen to some of the songs you sang so long ago. Fond regards Liz O'Brien
Great altogether. Ryan's Fancy was one of the most influential folk bands, ever, in Atlantic Canada. During their time they promoted, not only music from Ireland, England, Scotland, and the US, but local compositions and musicians as well. I was hoping before Dermot passed away that they would do a reunion tour of the area, but alas that wasn't meant to be. I still hear from Fergus and I've played with him in St. Johns about 25 yrs ago. He's still active as a musician. Denis in living in Halifax.
The first time I heard this song was my cousin Mary,s husband Tommy Russell in Annacotty sing it in their home in Mulcair Drive Annacotty and it brings back so many memories when I and my brothers used to walk the banks of the Mulcair when we were children when we visited our Mam Coffey and later as young men on holiday from Gloucester England
Yeah it is fine song which is very rarely heard these days unless of course I sing it in a pub session or when Im back in Limerick with family relatives that also sing it. It was my grandfathers song that made him a legend around our village in Oola, Co.Limerick.
Many thanks for posting this - my grandfather was from Doon originally but lived most of his life on his farm at Kilcommon, North Tipp. - I learned the song from him as a child, but have not heard it now for years - this brings back many happy memories
so sorry about ur Dad , This is also one of my favourite songs as my Dad who died in 2006 was a Cappamore man and His Niece sang this song as he was laid to rest , If I can help in any other way please let me know
Denis Carey and Denis Ryan are first cousin Denis Carey never sings he has a music school in Limerick City Denis Ryan is the singer both are from Newport Co Tipperary
Anthony Gibson , I don't think you are correct, the singer is Denis Ryan part of a great ballad group Ryan's Fancy who were extremely popular in Canada for many years. A group of three at the time , two survive to day.
Many many men sang that song and sang it well and I have no doubts that John Doody sang a great version of it too , These songs need to be kept alive and not just going back years ago , hardly and new Irish singers of today would have ever even heard of this song...
The night before I emigrated to the USA they played this song for me at the local pub. I grew up in Murroe right near Cappamore and Doon. Long time ago now. Memories😢
Beautiful memories 😊😊
Dennis where are you...I have been searching hi and low. No voice sooths my soul as does your beautiful tenor voice. CM from the Rock's west coast.
Beautiful song songs at their best a,song so Beautiful close your eyes and, watch a film of your youth through a song talent you don't learn at school as tom kelly from the old mill rip would say
So glad to hear your voice hasn't changed over all these years. I can recall you playing in Toronto with the Irish Rebels. God that was a life time ago and we've all got old. I was home to Doolin & met up with Christy Barry & we talked about you with fondness. Where the devil are you now? Are you still in Newfoundland? I was in Newport where you loved to played when you were home. Ah the olden days can never be relived but we can hold on to the memories and listen to the music. Have any Albums available for sale?? I've searched high & low for your albums under Ryan's Fancy but couldn't find anything. It's great to at least listen to some of the songs you sang so long ago. Fond regards Liz O'Brien
Great altogether. Ryan's Fancy was one of the most influential folk bands, ever, in Atlantic Canada. During their time they promoted, not only music from Ireland, England, Scotland, and the US, but local compositions and musicians as well. I was hoping before Dermot passed away that they would do a reunion tour of the area, but alas that wasn't meant to be. I still hear from Fergus and I've played with him in St. Johns about 25 yrs ago. He's still active as a musician. Denis in living in Halifax.
The first time I heard this song was my cousin Mary,s husband Tommy Russell in Annacotty sing it in their home in Mulcair Drive Annacotty and it brings back so many memories when I and my brothers used to walk the banks of the Mulcair when we were children when we visited our Mam Coffey and later as young men on holiday from Gloucester England
We are probably cousins. My Mother always liked to visit her cousins (Coffey and Enright) down that direction.
Thanks for an inspiring amazing song once again ❤️ 💕 😊
Fantastic song and video clips ❤️🇦🇺🇮🇪
This is Dennis Ryan , one time leader of Ryan's Fancy. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia now. Super Guy.Super Singer.
does he really still live in Halifax?
Nice singing style and fine voice ...really good atmosphere .
One of the great songs sung by a great singer and its my favourite to sing.
Yeah it is fine song which is very rarely heard these days unless of course I sing it in a pub session or when Im back in Limerick with family relatives that also sing it. It was my grandfathers song that made him a legend around our village in Oola, Co.Limerick.
Oh what memories this song brings back to me!
Beautiful so much song thank you
Many thanks for posting this - my grandfather was from Doon originally but lived most of his life on his farm at Kilcommon, North Tipp. - I learned the song from him as a child, but have not heard it now for years - this brings back many happy memories
So beautiful song ever adore ever thank you
One of my all time favourites . My uncle and grand father sang it aswell
Good singer great song i sang this song in quiet a few countries myself u wont beat this style of ballads
So beautiful song ever adore this so much thank you
The church is beautiful!!!!
had this song at my dads funeral he caught thousands of trout from the mulkear and shot many pheasants and ducks along its banks during his lifetime
Rtan's Fancy once had a TV Show, and Dennis sang this song on a Christmas special they had. I have been searching for this song ever since.
True irland irland ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Irish countryside gal 👧 💖 throughout my life ❤❤❤❤
Yes this is Denis Carey singing this version and was taken from the album entitled 'Newport Town'.
Love this song love this river
This song so beautiful ever thank you Ann-Marie amazing love greatly :D :D thank you
so sorry about ur Dad , This is also one of my favourite songs as my Dad who died in 2006 was a Cappamore man and His Niece sang this song as he was laid to rest , If I can help in any other way please let me know
Beautiful Song xx
love this song & the singer.
Have a look/listen to John Beag singing this... also very good and great (markee?!) old time atmosphere of former days.
Yep, I have a number of their recordings saved on my favourites list and I also have a couple of LP's of theirs too. A legendary band of musicians.
I love denis ryan
beautiful limerick
Absolutely brilliant! I love these songs. Does anyone know where I can get a CD of Ryan's Fancy?
Yep correct you are smicker !! and a very good album it is, some classic old irish ballads on it !!
I understand the man who wrote this song was the grandfathrr of Colin Ryan, Pallasgreen, a panellist on the present Limerick hurling team
Great photos. I have family back in Doon.
I love this song :-P
superb
Brings back the Old Time Waltz memories in a marquee...somewhere in the midlands with a girl called .....??
Denis Carey really sings the Mulcair River beautifully others please copy
Denis Carey and Denis Ryan are first cousin Denis Carey never sings he has a music school in Limerick City Denis Ryan is the singer both are from Newport Co Tipperary
My last name is Mulcaire, just now learning of where I come from
great song... any chance you know where id be able to get it... my fathers party piece...up limerick
shane ryan is from cappamore
does any know of another version sung by the Southern Pride..."Where The Sweet Black Water Flows"
.MY FATHERS FATHERS FAVORITE SONVG.
hi...who is singing the song....lovely version...
Denis Ryan....................."RYAN'S FANCY FAME" Cheers
where is jim from oola? is he still going?
@12345TheRonan cappamore's a fine place. I have friends from there and often to go to Hayes for dinner, you get a fine feed there.
not sure there ! which picture were you referring to in the picture ??
Yes Definately Dennis Ryan, Not Dennis Carey singing this.
im from cappamore right next to doon
is that pat mulcahy in thebachground
pigbuyer
My dads from ballyvara
In barringtons bridge
Anthony Gibson , I don't think you are correct, the singer is Denis Ryan part of a great ballad group Ryan's Fancy who were extremely popular in Canada for many years. A group of three at the time , two survive to day.
up limerick
u were talking to the wrong denis then lol
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John doody carraigkerry was the only man to sing that song carraigkerry
Many many men sang that song and sang it well and I have no doubts that John Doody sang a great version of it too , These songs need to be kept alive and not just going back years ago , hardly and new Irish singers of today would have ever even heard of this song...
Well said 👏
L