Lovely singing. As others have noted, Sorcha is also a fine uilleann piper with a very mature sound. I look forward to hearing more from her in the future!
After Aughrim's great disaster, when our foe in sooth was master, T'was you who first plunged in and swam the Shannon's boiling flood. And through Slieve Bloom's dark passes you led our gallowglasses, Although the hungry Saxon wolves were howling for your blood. 'Till the Dutchman's troops came round us, in steel and fire they bound us. They blazed the woods and mountains, ‘till the very clouds were aflame. Yet our sharpened swords cut through them, to their very hearts we hewed them, Still, Seán Ó Duibhir an Ghleanna, you were worsted in the game. Here's a health to yours and my king, the sovereign of our liking, And to Sarsfield, underneath whose flag we'll cast once more a chance. For the morning sun will wing us across the seas and bring us To take a stand and to wield a brand amongst the sons of France. And as we part in sorrow, O Seán Ó Duibhir a chara, Our prayer is God save Ireland, and pour blessings on her name. May her sons be true when needed, may they never fail as we did, For Seán Ó Duibhir an Ghleanna, we were worsted in the game. (Gallowglasses were a class of elite warriors from some of the Irish clans).
Interesting that 'Gallowglass' were mentioned in relation to Seán Ó Duibhir given the period he lived in. He was a leader of forces in Tipperary during the Cromwellian Invasion which was over half a century after the last Gallowglass were fielded.
Wow! There is no end to Sorcha's talents. What a voice and a great piper too.
Great singing from the young Sorcha Ní Scolaí who is also a mighty Uilleann Piper...what wonderful talents she has!
Go hálainn ar fad. 💚🇮🇪 Buíochas mór
Lovely singing. As others have noted, Sorcha is also a fine uilleann piper with a very mature sound. I look forward to hearing more from her in the future!
Nár lagadh Dia thú, magnificant
Takes my breath away! Lovely!
My heart aches of this song.
Wonderful voice! ❤️❤️
great passion in her voice and the words
Cinnte! You can watch the whole programme on TG4 Player: nasc.tg4.tv/Fleadhfest21-Laighean
Lovely voice.
So beautiful.
dignified performance
So beautiful… what a talent! Thank you for sharing
Tá fáilte romhat!
After Aughrim's great disaster, when our foe in sooth was master,
T'was you who first plunged in and swam the Shannon's boiling flood.
And through Slieve Bloom's dark passes you led our gallowglasses,
Although the hungry Saxon wolves were howling for your blood.
'Till the Dutchman's troops came round us, in steel and fire they bound us.
They blazed the woods and mountains, ‘till the very clouds were aflame.
Yet our sharpened swords cut through them, to their very hearts we hewed them,
Still, Seán Ó Duibhir an Ghleanna, you were worsted in the game.
Here's a health to yours and my king, the sovereign of our liking,
And to Sarsfield, underneath whose flag we'll cast once more a chance.
For the morning sun will wing us across the seas and bring us
To take a stand and to wield a brand amongst the sons of France.
And as we part in sorrow, O Seán Ó Duibhir a chara,
Our prayer is God save Ireland, and pour blessings on her name.
May her sons be true when needed, may they never fail as we did,
For Seán Ó Duibhir an Ghleanna, we were worsted in the game.
(Gallowglasses were a class of elite warriors from some of the Irish clans).
Interesting that 'Gallowglass' were mentioned in relation to Seán Ó Duibhir given the period he lived in. He was a leader of forces in Tipperary during the Cromwellian Invasion which was over half a century after the last Gallowglass were fielded.
Brill
Magnificent!
Go hiontach ar fad
Go raibh maith agat! Thank you for your comment!
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