My granny's favourite song and also her party piece. By strange coincidence I find myself living only a couple of miles from "The Old Bog Road" and every time I pass it on my way to Dublin, it brings back great memories of bygone years
I love Johnny--The Man from Banagher. His voice and songs never fail to impress me! He is so honest about his own suffering--he gives hope to those who feel down and depressed. A real man! Thanks Johnny. Quare Times-Dublin-Ireland.
Thank YOU Johnny....that is classic song ....and it was my parents all-time favorite song.....and it brings tears to my eyes ....and it says so much. God bless you, Johnny.
As a child, my mom sang this as she went about her daily chores. She seemed to love songs with stories. Am playing this today for all my deceased siblings who passed in recent years, the most recent was Bridget's memorial yesterday. Beautiful voice.
I am so happy to find Johnny McEvoy...He is such a wonderful singer and musical Inspiration.....I;m going to sing some of his songs and hopefully meet him one day..........
Played this for the past few Days, My Father was buried on Friday, Patsy Hegarty of Crislamore Donegal, he died in his adoptive home of Lancaster England, But this is for all my Family all over Ireland and the millions who emigrated, Johnny's version is the best, and sang with such sincerity.
One of the greats.. Johnny you are a legend .. The first of the big bands we had in Rhode .. It was full to the rafters .. Never forgot it .. Johnny has joined Sharon Shannon on her recent release..
My father added a few words to the making of the old bog road this brings back so many memories for me . He was indeed a wonderful father and very knowledgeable as he was educated at d la sallies brothers school in mountrath. A wonderful father that I admired and adored greatly. R. I. P dear dad . slainte Ita camilla Smith napier nz
Thank you for posting this song. this was my late dads favorite song, it was sung as we were carrying his coffin out of the church. It will always have a special place in my heart. Miss you dad. xx
In memory of Terry McGloin from Cowie. When I was a kid, terru, Johnnie, Edward Terry's brother Paddy and other family would gather in my auntie Kathleen's. Their would be guitars and accordions and singing, and tea and drink. As the ceilidh wound its way into the wee small hours, Terry would become homesick for his home in Donegal and venture in song down "The Old Bog Road." He'd get the first few bars out, and Paddy, his brother would crack the same joke we'd heard a dozen times, but we would still smile.." C'mon now Terry, don't be making us homesick, just sing the first 20 verses!" Great days, great folk great memories. god be good to them all.
@frankthe grove.....you are 100% correct by saying that Teresa Brayton wrote that magniicent song......she was born in Country Kildare in 1868 and came to the United States in 1895 and then went back to her homeland in 1932. She was a wonderful poet and writer and she died in Ireland in 1943. In 1959, the President of Ireland, Eamon De Valera, put a Celtic Cross over her grave. Keep up the GOOD work Tyrone man ,.... and we'll do the best we can. Thanks.
a classic song. one my da christy geoghegan rip often sang .a great father and friend . one i will never forget. and as the song says the clara church was crowded that day.clara abu. the faithfull never die
Some previous comments claim this is a Wexford song. Highly unlikely. The writer of the lyrics came from Kilbrook, Co. Kildare. There is a nearby townland called "Ferrans" alternative spelling "Ferns", just across the border in Co. Meath. This is most likely the place referred to; not the Ferns of Wexford.
A few years ago my mum died from dementia but even in her dotage, even though she didn't who I was, she still knew the words to this song. I saw Johnny in a petrol station in Enniskerry late at night, but didn't want to him feel awkward by telling him this story. She loved this song along with Paddy Reillys The spanish lady
I grew up on a farm in Ireland in the 70s. My dad had a Johnny McAvoy record and I was amazed at his unbelievable ballad songs. Now own a company in the Bay Area and listed to everything from punk to rap to bluegrass. Johnny McAvoy and the old bog road is for real.
@frankthegrove i only live 5mins away from a plaque put up in Teresa Brayton's honour tells the story of her life The Old Bog Road its a really lovely little quaint road i never heard the the song until tonight .. Take Care Frank
I believe that a woman called Teresa Brayton wrote this evocative song. I may be wrong. But could anyone tell this Tyrone man anything about the author, please?
My dad's song,31 years gone this year and I still miss him so much RIP Dad.
Such a beautiful song, so poignant and for so many Irish men and women it describes perfectly what they endured.
so true
Very true
My granny's favourite song and also her party piece. By strange coincidence I find myself living only a couple of miles from "The Old Bog Road" and every time I pass it on my way to Dublin, it brings back great memories of bygone years
Thanks Johnny - I sang this a couple of weeks ago at my Dad's funeral. Thanks for the inspirition.... A very hard song to sing for a parent
I love Johnny--The Man from Banagher. His voice and songs never fail to impress me!
He is so honest about his own suffering--he gives hope to those who feel down and depressed. A real man! Thanks Johnny.
Quare Times-Dublin-Ireland.
Good man yourself
its a song that take me back year's as a kid. my granddad always sang it, his mom died giving birth. when he was only a small lad.
Thank YOU Johnny....that is classic song ....and it was my parents all-time favorite song.....and it brings tears to my eyes ....and it says so much.
God bless you, Johnny.
As a child, my mom sang this as she went about her daily chores. She seemed to love songs with stories. Am playing this today for all my deceased siblings who passed in recent years, the most recent was Bridget's memorial yesterday. Beautiful voice.
I sang this yesterday at my Dads funeral. A beautiful song.....
Lovely Johnny,, many a good night myself and my late Husband spent listening to you in Clontarf Castle,, they were the good days,,
Class act Johnny. Sings an Irish song better than an any man
I am so happy to find Johnny McEvoy...He is such a wonderful singer and musical Inspiration.....I;m going to sing some of his songs and hopefully meet him one day..........
Great singer- lovely song one of Johnny's best.
Absolutely gorgeous song..love to you all..💕💕
What a great singer, away from home 50yrs, I still play his cds, what a voice, and what a gift ❤❤
Played this for the past few Days, My Father was buried on Friday, Patsy Hegarty of Crislamore Donegal, he died in his adoptive home of Lancaster England, But this is for all my Family all over Ireland and the millions who emigrated, Johnny's version is the best, and sang with such sincerity.
Sorry for youre loss im sure he never forgot his homeland and we must never forget either
One of the greats.. Johnny you are a legend .. The first of the big bands we had in Rhode .. It was full to the rafters .. Never forgot it .. Johnny has joined Sharon Shannon on her recent release..
My father added a few words to the making of the old bog road this brings back so many memories for me . He was indeed a wonderful father and very knowledgeable as he was educated at d la sallies brothers school in mountrath. A wonderful father that I admired and adored greatly. R. I. P dear dad . slainte Ita camilla Smith napier nz
A very sad and true song. My mom used to sing and it always brought a tear and still does.
The old no good road...years ago but still with us! For you dad!
This song take's me back to 1965 when my Mother died, we did indeed carry her coffin down the old bog road.
finbar calla
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Good on you Johnny.
Great song, great memories.
My favourite folk song. I'll often get up and have a go where a karaoke machine contains it.
I walked out there manys a time. Thank you
One of my Dad's favorite song, his mom was from that part world.
Thank you for posting this song. this was my late dads favorite song, it was sung as we were carrying his coffin out of the church. It will always have a special place in my heart. Miss you dad. xx
In memory of Terry McGloin from Cowie. When I was a kid, terru, Johnnie, Edward Terry's brother Paddy and other family would gather in my auntie Kathleen's. Their would be guitars and accordions and singing, and tea and drink. As the ceilidh wound its way into the wee small hours, Terry would become homesick for his home in Donegal and venture in song down "The Old Bog Road." He'd get the first few bars out, and Paddy, his brother would crack the same joke we'd heard a dozen times, but we would still smile.." C'mon now Terry, don't be making us homesick, just sing the first 20 verses!" Great days, great folk great memories. god be good to them all.
This was my late dad's party piece - and he taught it to me from a very young age, so it is really special! Love it
A national treasure
wish you could get him to OTTAWA ONT CANADA..LUV HIS SONGS,,COME TO CENTRE POINT HERE
Well done Johnny I enjoy your beautiful singing.
Bought this LP in tallaght back in the 80s,, awesome singer. Loved him and Danny Doyle....jeanny, what's become of them
thank you so much for your reply,I love all the irish on here,what a fantastic voice he has..
beautiful rendition . Good man Johnny .
That's correct.....it mentions "Ferns Church" was crowded when the funeral mass was said'. Ferns is next door to Gorey in the county Wexford.
God save all here
Great Memories Brilliant singer
A Beautiful song. My father R.I.P loved to sing it Con Horan Soloheadbeg Tipperary 1947
a great rendering of this old song !! 👍👍
@frankthe grove.....you are 100% correct by saying that Teresa Brayton wrote that magniicent song......she was born in Country Kildare in 1868 and came to the United States in 1895 and then went back to her homeland in 1932. She was a wonderful poet and writer and she died in Ireland in 1943. In 1959, the President of Ireland, Eamon De Valera, put a Celtic Cross over her grave.
Keep up the GOOD work Tyrone man ,.... and we'll do the best we can. Thanks.
@CredoCatholicJournal Thank you for your condolences. It is much appreciated.
a classic song. one my da christy geoghegan rip often sang .a great father and friend . one i will never forget. and as the song says the clara church was crowded that day.clara abu. the faithfull never die
-scotty mccreery
always loved this song
This reminds me of my dear old da,RIP da GBNF
Pete
Recemt;ly enjoyed your show in Thurles, keep on singing Johnny you continue to bring pleasure to many. Margaret Troy, Ballyporeen.
My mother used to sing this song when she was knitting by the fire.
Some previous comments claim this is a Wexford song. Highly unlikely. The writer of the lyrics came from Kilbrook, Co. Kildare. There is a nearby townland called "Ferrans" alternative spelling "Ferns", just across the border in Co. Meath. This is most likely the place referred to; not the Ferns of Wexford.
Thanks Johnny.....
Big gentle giant will be up there singing that now to my beloved mum as and my beloved big sis my Anne 💚💚
Beautiful song
love your voice Johnny McEvoy
great singing
Brilliant version
My dad love it
my mam loved this johnny is a great singer
Great song well written well performed .
Excellent.
A few years ago my mum died from dementia but even in her dotage, even though she didn't who I was, she still knew the words to this song. I saw Johnny in a petrol station in Enniskerry late at night, but didn't want to him feel awkward by telling him this story. She loved this song along with Paddy Reillys The spanish lady
I’m here because Dolores O’Riordan mentioned him and this song as having influenced her.
I grew up on a farm in Ireland in the 70s. My dad had a Johnny McAvoy record and I was amazed at his unbelievable ballad songs. Now own a company in the Bay Area and listed to everything from punk to rap to bluegrass. Johnny McAvoy and the old bog road is for real.
@Turt89
The Old Bog Road runs not only through Kildare or Meath. It runs through heart and mind of every Irish exile.
Lovely, it sound like the Wicklow area, I visited there in august this year.
Great singer
My dearest popeye used to sings this song at family parties many moons ago I love it but not as much as I love & miss my popeye
@frankthegrove i only live 5mins away from a plaque put up in Teresa Brayton's honour tells the story of her life The Old Bog Road its a really lovely little quaint road i never heard the the song until tonight ..
Take Care Frank
Great
Offaly man
i am so proud to be irish!
great performance as normal ! out on your own !!
A lot of years ago Josef Locke sang it on "The Late Late Show" and in my opinion that's the best version.
@MultiKathy29 This is a wexford song,ferns is the dioses covering wexford
Thanks to lanetemple for giving me such a great lead on Teresa Brayton. Also thanks to MultiKathy29.
Good to know Teresa not forgotten.
och its grand
@ frankthegrove......you are very welcome, Frank.
@naomheanna in time my friend.
The old bog road before she was tarred
Saw
we are steep in history and this government donot care
I believe that a woman called Teresa Brayton wrote this evocative song. I may be wrong. But could anyone tell this Tyrone man anything about the author, please?
I think this is a very lonely song
Big tom
only 1 that can sing it
Can't believe a woman wrote this song