This is what is so beautiful about music, the intermixing of the music of people, especially the oppressed creating something new and beautiful, there is definitely an Irish twang to Cajun and creole music, cos it wasade in the fields and the sugar and tobacco plantations by people who made music together to cheer themselves when they were opressed.
As an American, I have to say that the people of Ireland sure seem to be happy. I will get to Ireland. It is the one country in the entire world that I am hungry to visit.
The people in this are from all over the world and are happy to be in Galway for the song. As far as the people of Ireland being habitually this happy: I wish. 😉 But I think they are often at their happiest when they are singing. 🎶
Oh you NEED to see the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin that goes from O'Connell street to Kevin street. The atmosphere is AMAZING!!!!! From a proud Irish 🇮🇪☘️
I am of Irish desert and I was born with black hair, blue Irish eyes and my Son and Grandson are exactly the same. We are proud of our heritage even though we live NZ.
Here in Italy we love the Irish and their beautiful land! Proud to have a holiday in common with you, 17th March: St. Patrick’s day and Celebration of the unification of Italy!🇮🇹🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇹
Did you know Green eyes are the rarest colour in the world with only 2% of the global population having green eyes and the highest concentration of green eyed people are in Ireland, Scotland and Iceland, I am not sure what the ratio for green eyes is in these countries but for all of the, the percentage of the population with Green or Blue eyes is 87%, just some pointless facts for you:)
@@KRAKEN.983 I was born with two green eyes, however due to an injury to one of my eyes when I was young, it changed the color of my one eye, where one eye is normal and green, one is squinty like a lazy eye and brown!
I have only been once in 2002 - I absolutely felt at home. For a California boy it was odd to feel so at home - weather and food took some adjustment but saw Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway in 6 short days - took the train didn’t have to drive on the wrong side of the road - had a wonderful time. The Euro had just rolled out and you had to make sure you DIDN’T get your change in the old currency as the time to change them out had just expired. Wonderful people, ancient culture. So much to see!
After a year of waiting for the world to return to normal, watching this joyous celebration of PEOPLE singing together makes me weep with longing for this.
57 year old English boy just coming out of covid in 2021 and this has boosted my soul !! Love you crazy beautiful Irish !! If you cant be united with religion please unite with your unique music you generous, humorous and loving people !
As a Cape Town tour guide, every Irish tourist told me "you must visit Ireland before you die" What a great country with lovely kind caring friendly people where everything works.
Irish people are the nicest people in the world. This vidéo only shows their big heart. Lots of love from someone from a country where people are waaaaaay less nice...
Best Irish song😉 Have been living in Ireland nearly 14 years .....now I am in Germany ....both countrys are beautifull.... But I miss Ireland so much....Love Ireland
Our daughter is studying at University of Ireland at Galway. Visited her in March. Loved Galway. Loved the people. Loved Ireland. Preserve your culture!
@@thunorwodenson I don't understand why its considered non inclusive for a culture to remain intact. Yes, they want to cancel our cultures for a universal existence. If a black person WANTED to join the cultural Irish dance, then he /she would have the right. It's like here in the USA, seems all the TV shows have the token lgbt characters now. And I am not anti lgbt. Seems if they are not included, then the show is labeled racist. Its disusting!
Visited Ireland for two weeks in 2015. Loved the people, the land and the music. I felt I had returned home. Spent some time in Galway City. This makes me want to go back. I love that part of me has roots in Ireland. My mother's maiden name was Dwier. This song is now on a loop in my head. My daughter is a dark haired, blue-eyed girl. Her Irish friend tells her that her face is a map of Ireland.
Irish and Spanish had and have a very nice joint history, moments of honor and moments of joint struggle ... Many Irish had to come to Spain given the complicated situation that existed with England at that time. People who left their beautiful country to go to another they did not know, with a different language, very spirited and fun like the Spanish, and also with the same religion ... Many Irish people formed families with Spaniards, and fought for Spain with loyalty , courage, honor and unwavering fidelity .. In the 17th and 18th centuries the existence of numerous Irish surnames such as Ó Reilly, Ó Higgins, Ó Conaill, Mac Donnell, etc. was quite common in Spain. I hope this humble comment serves as affectionate small tribute and thanks to all those people, as well as encouraging the Spanish people above all, to study the historical links that unite both brother nations ...🇮🇪🇮🇪🇪🇸🇪🇸
Viva Espana. Always liked Spain and the Spanish. Yeah we have similar humour.. Irish blood lines derive from Iberia, so maybe that's why we like each other so much!😅
@@wolftrapman mmm I know Galicia ... and the Galicians are almost all brown, olive skin ... some even look like Arabs. They are nothing like the Irish. They don't even have a Celtic language. Galician is of Latin origin, related to Portuguese.
My Grandad was Irish and I had the privilege of visiting Galway in 1997 for St Patrick celebrations and what a wonderful time I had. I am t total now but was drinking Smithwicks bitter at the time and it took me a week to get over it!!☮️🎸👍😊
I am Mayan. My grandson loves this song. He is only 6 years old and want to learn to play the fiddle like the Irish does. I am so grateful for cultures that have such a passion for music and dance - Viva Ireland.
I was in Ireland for the first time last april. What a great country. I actually bought one of Sharon Shannon's cd's IN Galway . This song is on it and is now on my iPod for in my car.
Sitting in Galway as I viewed this fabulous video. We are over here for the Notre Dame vs Navy football game and were treated like royalties in all cities we visited. What a great country and fabulous people! ❤ ☘️ 💚
Steve earle's version was recorded in Ireland with The Pogues playing the music... Soon as I heard it I knew was a classic.... Thank you Steve.... And I'm Italian
My wife and I had the great pleasure of visiting Sardinia in June 2023 enjoying it so much we returned again 2 months later, we stayed in Alghero, I must say I’ve never met people so like us Irish, perhaps it’s an island thing.
What a race of such joyful people.....from 2 to 80 years of age you can expect them to participate in the fun once the music starts..... oh, and the girls are so attractive..... no nation like them.
My Wife Maura and I Visited Galway and a lot Of Ireland and Loved it! My Wife Maura Oneil had Family there But we weren’t able to visit them this trip! But we are Glad We We’re there! Life Is Is Good!
Irish music is the best in the world! When I was working as professional musician in Denmark I played as much Irish music as possible (Including galway girl) and it was always the biggest hit. One of my dreams is to go to Ireland and enjoy good whisky and real music on a pub amongst friends. Thank you for this great song!
you are always welcome, just make sure you add an 'e' to whiskey when in Ireland! The Scottish spell it without an 'e'- whisky; the Irish with an 'e'- Whiskey!!!! Enjoy!!!
An Irish speaker in a TED talk here in the Philippines said in his speech that both Irish people and Filipinos have the same love for music and now I know why ❤
Love it. I went on tour with my rugby club, many years ago to Galway. We had a blast, Everyone we met was open, welcoming and up for some fun. God bless Galway. Love you all, from England.
@@danbytp think he's means "come back" in metaphorical sense. Lets face facts Ireland isn't the real Ireland as we once knew it! It's a capitalist hell hole with absolutely no glimmer of what once was authentic Ireland!
@@IrishRose There were too many people in Ireland that weren't personally vested there and were very myopic in the culture and other aspects of Ireland especially in the people so any benefits of capitalism went elswhere.Basically, England's occupation all over again.(SIGH!)Let's hope the Irish Peoplle will figure it out together and find something that benefits as many as possible.Your thoughts?
@@danbytp the English haven't been our problem in decades. England as the rest of Europe are finding out very quickly that diversity isn't a strength. We as a race of people are told it's Nobel to surrender your identity, nationalism and heritage for the sake of multiculturalism ( which doesn't work) Look at the news and next time when you hear "gangs of youths" on the news be aware it's droves of anchor babies all grown up! I remember when Provo's wouldn't tolerate antisocial behaviour.. now they sit back and commend it! What changed?
@@IrishRose Believe it or not I agree.I have friends here in Southern California that still have family and friends in Ireland."Diversity" to me is a bunch of bs.It's a ploy for those who have surrendered to outside idiots who don't care for the country they live in and give it away to other idiots.The gangs of anchor babies don't have any idea of who the Irish have been for centuries.It's also starting to be a problem here in the States as well with those from south of here.Don't get me wrong there ate those who have contributed to the "fabric" of the culture here.We have people from around the world as does Ireland.However, I have noticed that there is a percentage that don't care for the prevailing culture and don't want to add positively to here.It seems that our countries are being "colonies" of these other countries.I have learned that when I have visited the 11 countries I've been to is to adhere to their way of doing things.That's how we learn how great these places are to visit.I'm from New York City and have area of different ethnicities.We all get along and appreciate what they bring to the table.When these Neighborhoods have a cultural festival all the visitors are "of that culture" and literally have the time of their lives.My wife is Filipina and she enjoys my Scottish,Irish, and German heritages and she has a blast participating as such.Likewise, I have a great time being a temporary Filipino like when I was during the 5 weeks in the Philipines.My son lives in Colombia for the last few years and has no intentions of moving any time soon.His girlfriend has taught him the Culture and he s doing great.And I get to practice my Spanish when I speak with them.And I love it, too.So, in conclusion, I really hope the Irish hold on to being Irish.My Irish Grandmothet was 2nd generation and she never gave up being Irish till the day she passed at 82.God bless her!
How can 1.4K people put a thumbs down to this. Whether you like the song, the culture or the religion this video simply shows pride, love , caring, community and family. I can only assume these people have never met a caring community/nation like the Irish & Scots!!! We love all... come and join us! Xx
@Peacelily completely missed my point in my comment. Not once did I say the Scots share the Irish culture. Why would we want to share Irish culture when we have a very proud one of our own. If you're going to comment then make sure you read and understand the initial comment first.
OMG, it's such a beautiful song and a wonderful video! I want/will move to Ireland one day. Currently I'm under 18 and live in Germany. But, already, two years ago it was clear to me, I wanna move there! I just came to Ireland via the music and really had to convince my parents to go there in holidays... It was so beautiful! I love the people, the landscape, the mind setting, the music.... I love everything related to Ireland. (By the way.. Ireland is the only reason why I learned English...)
@lisa gaye It's great that you are learning our history and culture, very flattering that you take an interest, the advice I would give you is, no matter how much you know or don't know, the best way to learn, particularly about our culture and history is just to visit for a few weeks, 99% of people will gladly include you, speak to you, ragale you with stories from personal accounts and 2nd hand family accounts, if you have a genuine interest, Irish people will pick up on that and gladly spend hours talking with you and answering questions, introducing you to others or providing lists of the best places to go or people to speak to that you wouldn't find in a tour guide, we have a long tradition of story telling and love to inform people as it makes us swell with pride, so don't think you need to know everything as a prerequisite as that would take away some of the charm of learning it from the locals but I can 100% Guarantee you that if you are a genuine person wit q genuine interest you will be welcomed with pen arms regardless of anything else like your beliefs, colour, politics, wealth, status etc, we just really LOVE people and most if not all people feel like they are leaving their extended family when they leave at the end of their vacation. You're more than welcome to visit as you are and if you need any help or pointers on anything from Literature, art, food, travel, History, customs etc just let me know and I will gladly answer them online:)
Galway is one of the most nice cities I've ever known. It's energy flows like the Corrib, plenty of nice, enthusiastic and welcoming people. If you visit Galway once, be sure that you'll want to go back again and again and again 💚☘️ Go raibh mile maith agat!! 🇮🇪 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
I was in Co. Galway one week, 1996, with my daughter and I remember wonderful people and moments there, especially every evening at Taaffes pub. This song gives to me joy and power to go on.
Three of us took a trip to Belfast, Derry and Dublin a couple of years ago. The country has an interesting history and it was good to know what Ireland has been through. And the people are beautiful, charming and friendly. My Mom emigrated from England to the States after marrying my Dad during the war, so I have a great connection with that part of the world. And I never knew that many Irish immigrants to the US passed through Liverpool before embarking for America. Love from California!
There is so much happiness in the Irish people & songs! Love Gallway Girl...best ever song..Blessings to the Irish...the songs & dancing make me feel happy!
After all the great music Ireland has provided us over the years I am extremely proud, as a Texan, that a Texan was able to repay Ireland a small bit with this song. Thanks Steve Earl, and thanks Erin.
I've lived in Texas for 4 years, originally from the Midlands of Ireland, couldn't agree more, a great song by a great Texan about a great Irish county
Will be showing this video and teaching my students this song as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow.... God Bless Ireland and her fantastic people! 🇮🇪☘️💚
Hello from Tipperary Ireland, Happy St Patricks day to you and ur students. I'll be taking my kids into local town of Templemore Co. Tipperary for the parade.
Ive been Souther Ireland 5 or 6 times , and lookin forward to going over in September this year, the people there just blow me away with their friendliness every time, they are the best people ive ever met.I've been to a lot of places in Europe ,America and Asia but you wont meet nicer people than the Irish people they are just genuinely nice and friendly people, can help but love em !!
I’ve been to Ireland five times with my Irish wife, who was born and reared in Ireland. This song depicts Ireland as a truly is. We often dance to it at home. It truly lifts our spirits.
THIS IS COMPLETELY AWESOME!!! Not a hateful, racial or sexist thought at all in this crowd, everybody all blended together enjoying some very fine music and dancing. This is a Memory to cherish.
I met my husband in Galway and lived in Galway in my first year living in Ireland. We are still in Ireland but I did enjoy living there and need to go back to visit soon.
Events like this makes me always think that we will be ok. No matter how bad things are we will come out on top and be better than ever. Thanks for sharing!
actually brought a tear! I listened to that CD--steve earle while wkg for USW--steelwkrs Union, traveling--year in Chicago. I was traveling, pd by USW to build support for USW strikes/fights, at Wheeling/pgh, Ravenswood, build alliances. everytime i remember that, this is the backgound music. tough fights! Steve sang for union in Fla--where teargas'd us lotta memories, good folks!
An old Irish classic, written by an American from Texas. It's not hard to imagine adding a washboard player and you've got a Cajun Zydeco song.
I imagine Steve Earle is of Irish descent.
This is what is so beautiful about music, the intermixing of the music of people, especially the oppressed creating something new and beautiful, there is definitely an Irish twang to Cajun and creole music, cos it wasade in the fields and the sugar and tobacco plantations by people who made music together to cheer themselves when they were opressed.
Our opressors do not like our song.
@@melissakelly9629what?
@@TimothyGraff the origin of Cajun music was the fusion of African and Irish slave music on the plantations.
SPAIN LOVES HER SISTER ÉIRE AND HER CULTURE!!🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
thanx to the Folk of Ireland...i felt me everytime welcome as a german😘
Hello an Spáinn
@@romanhohaus5867 Hello an Ghearmáin
Well we do love our celtic brothers in galicia
Spain one of Ireland's greatest friends. ♥️
WE AUSTRALIANS LOVE YOU, YOU BEAUTIFUL IRISH PEOPLE!!! 🇦🇺🇮🇪❤️
@shannonsutherland2450
Right back at you Shannon xx
Thankyou
I'm a half-Black, Leitrim-and-Waterford descended American woman who loves this jolly ol' song!!
B proud friend hav fun
A proud Native Aboriginal Australian and Irish man hear. Sung this ballad as a kid growing up and still today with my McGuire family.
Much love to you a chara 🤟
Cheers 🍻
I’m an Irish/Trinidadian/Newfoundlander who loves Steve Earle. And this…what a tribute. Great nation, great song
Ha we r all from everywhere keep it real keep it red hav fun
Now thats a nife
As an American, I have to say that the people of Ireland sure seem to be happy. I will get to Ireland. It is the one country in the entire world that I am hungry to visit.
I don't think they're as happy as this *all* the time actually, but this is indeed an adorable and enjoyable video. ^___^
I want to visit England, Ireland and Scotland.
The people in this are from all over the world and are happy to be in Galway for the song. As far as the people of Ireland being habitually this happy: I wish. 😉 But I think they are often at their happiest when they are singing. 🎶
Oh you NEED to see the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin that goes from O'Connell street to Kevin street. The atmosphere is AMAZING!!!!! From a proud Irish 🇮🇪☘️
@@Groggie1 It may aswel be a rainbow parade 😴😴😴
Brilliant ❤
I am of Irish desert and I was born with black hair, blue Irish eyes and my Son and Grandson are exactly the same. We are proud of our heritage even though we live NZ.
Perfect remark ha krank it up n smile
One of the most Irish Songs was written by a dude from Texas👏👏👏👏
Here in Italy we love the Irish and their beautiful land! Proud to have a holiday in common with you, 17th March: St. Patrick’s day and Celebration of the unification of Italy!🇮🇹🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇹
Slainté!
Si,
To me the greatest country in our Europe is
Italy, it’s the only country
outside of Eire that I think is beautiful, Can’t
wait to be there.
@@margaretsmyth6783 great! Hope you’d like our beautiful country!🇮🇹🇮🇪
@@margaretsmyth6783 except Germany
If you invite us to your parade, we'll invite you to ours. We practically have the same flag!!
Wow! Jigs, jitterbugging and step dancing! Glad I have Irish blood as well!
I am a black haired, blue eyed Irish girl, born in Galway...always think this is just for me 😂💚☘️🇮🇪💚
Did you know Green eyes are the rarest colour in the world with only 2% of the global population having green eyes and the highest concentration of green eyed people are in Ireland, Scotland and Iceland, I am not sure what the ratio for green eyes is in these countries but for all of the, the percentage of the population with Green or Blue eyes is 87%, just some pointless facts for you:)
Being black haired and blue eyed is the rarest combo from what I’ve heard!
I'm an English lad who loves the Irish accent and want to visit ireland
@@KRAKEN.983 I was born with two green eyes, however due to an injury to one of my eyes when I was young, it changed the color of my one eye, where one eye is normal and green, one is squinty like a lazy eye and brown!
I would take that as a win, Tessa! Hello from Canada!
This brings a tear to my eye, I’m so thankful to God for all the wonderful people of Ireland I’ve met since moving here❤️
Love ya too
The Irish ARE the People of the World. Erin Go Bragh.
I have only been once in 2002 - I absolutely felt at home. For a California boy it was odd to feel so at home - weather and food took some adjustment but saw Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway in 6 short days - took the train didn’t have to drive on the wrong side of the road - had a wonderful time. The Euro had just rolled out and you had to make sure you DIDN’T get your change in the old currency as the time to change them out had just expired. Wonderful people, ancient culture. So much to see!
I’m so proud to be Irish, and reading the comments about us Irish and Ireland and for our country to be Loved the world over is very heart warming.
Truly it is , can't wait to go back to the green Island , never met so lovely and warmhearted people , Greetz from Germany 🇩🇪🇮🇪
@@gokalpu.710 same here with our German friends. I travel to Germany a bit and they are Great people.
My ancestors are from Ireland and I’m a musician and I got to visit ! Love the music , but then again I got Irish blood in my veins .
@@bradleyswaringen7244 when you do come, go to the west of Ireland including Clare and Galway
@Richard L great time for the Scots, our Celtic cousins.
The Irish are the most warmhearting people in this world....we germans love you and support you for ever...
Voll 🥰
Danke
Thank you 💚
@Marc Phelan thx ❤❤❤
Ireland loves the Germanys are Celtic brothers
After a year of waiting for the world to return to normal, watching this joyous celebration of PEOPLE singing together makes me weep with longing for this.
Brought tears to my eyes too....Oh how I wish I were in Ireland!
Courage my friend. Those days will return. I’m already looking forward to it. Best regards from Belgium.
You're not alone with those emotions friend. Love Steve Earle but there's something magical about this. Greetings from Chicago.
Next St. Paddy's I'm going to go craaaaazzzzy....2022!!
you are not alone
57 year old English boy just coming out of covid in 2021 and this has boosted my soul !! Love you crazy beautiful Irish !! If you cant be united with religion please unite with your unique music you generous, humorous and loving people !
Cheers
Simply awesome. Love it.
Couldn't agree more. (at 75; )
What a delightful thing to say.... As an Irish person.. thank you 😊
Nice one bud thanks
As a Cape Town tour guide, every Irish tourist told me "you must visit Ireland before you die" What a great country with lovely kind caring friendly people where everything works.
I live in the US, but I am so happy that I have Irish blood in my veins. Thank you, Sharon Shannon.
I'm working for 3,5 years in Ireland and I can say that I'm in love in this beautiful and amazing country
Great to have you! We need positive people like you here.
God bless Ireland!🍀Greetings from Sweden!
The Gods of Old bless us
Irish people are the nicest people in the world. This vidéo only shows their big heart.
Lots of love from someone from a country where people are waaaaaay less nice...
God bless Ireland and the Irish!!! Greetings from Spain. ❤
Hõla
Isn't this magical amigo...Viva Espana😉
Beautiful culture
Blessing to you to David and all in Spain....Totus Tuus
@@irishman5562 Where in Ireland are you from Irishman?
Best Irish song😉 Have been living in Ireland nearly 14 years .....now I am in Germany ....both countrys are beautifull.... But I miss Ireland so much....Love Ireland
I like the wink, you must know this song was written by an American!
youre welcome back anytime!
@@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife It's pretty obvious tbh
Ireland ... a fantastic land, a fantastic people a wonderful culture.
A country to visit.
Forever celtic man!
Amazing people & best peaceful country in the world ❤ Ireland
Indeed it is a peaceful country, going back again in early October
Yes, very peaceful. You know, there wasn't even one civil war going on in their entire history.
Lovely people the Irish are, this shows it 1000%,love from Holland.
Thanks bud
Thanks brother
You guys are equally awesome ..
💚
I am a musician and this brings tears. I want to be there!
What a joyous event!
Love to Ireland from Colorado.
@BGDonH
Right back at you xx
I have tears spilling down my cheeks.
Our daughter is studying at University of Ireland at Galway. Visited her in March. Loved Galway. Loved the people. Loved Ireland. Preserve your culture!
STREET MUSICIANS 💚☘🍀
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@@thunorwodenson I don't understand why its considered non inclusive for a culture to remain intact. Yes, they want to cancel our cultures for a universal existence. If a black person WANTED to join the cultural Irish dance, then he /she would have the right. It's like here in the USA, seems all the TV shows have the token lgbt characters now. And I am not anti lgbt. Seems if they are not included, then the show is labeled racist. Its disusting!
@@thunorwodenson Now that is totally logical. You are absolutely correct.
Christopher V. Pepe yes very important to preserve Irish culture.
Pure joy - why can't the whole world be like this?
not enough Galway girls to go around sadly
100%
Because it would not be something special anymore :) but yeah you are right the world be a much funnier and happy place :P
Agree reality is today hav fun along the way
Visited Ireland for two weeks in 2015. Loved the people, the land and the music. I felt I had returned home. Spent some time in Galway City. This makes me want to go back. I love that part of me has roots in Ireland. My mother's maiden name was Dwier. This song is now on a loop in my head. My daughter is a dark haired, blue-eyed girl. Her Irish friend tells her that her face is a map of Ireland.
Dwier in Irish is O'Duibhir or Mac Duibhir :)
Thats a lovely thing to say. Im from Galway and it is the friendliest part of Ireland. Hope you can return to us some day💖
LOVE AND STRENGTH FROM IRELAND 🍀x x
Luck of my decent from the red haired lad McGilroy from Co. CORK I believe
Thank you Steve Earle for giving the world this great song. Love it.
The best music in the world and the best nation (Ireland) in the world ❤❤❤❤ I love Irish people ❤❤
This has got to be the happiest music video on all of TH-cam. I come back often and enjoy it immensely when I need a lift. Thanks to all involved.
Irish and Spanish had and have a very nice joint history, moments of honor and moments of joint struggle ... Many Irish had to come to Spain given the complicated situation that existed with England at that time. People who left their beautiful country to go to another they did not know, with a different language, very spirited and fun like the Spanish, and also with the same religion ... Many Irish people formed families with Spaniards, and fought for Spain with loyalty , courage, honor and unwavering fidelity .. In the 17th and 18th centuries the existence of numerous Irish surnames such as Ó Reilly, Ó Higgins, Ó Conaill, Mac Donnell, etc. was quite common in Spain. I hope this humble comment serves as affectionate small tribute and thanks to all those people, as well as encouraging the Spanish people above all, to study the historical links that unite both brother nations ...🇮🇪🇮🇪🇪🇸🇪🇸
Viva Espana. Always liked Spain and the Spanish. Yeah we have similar humour.. Irish blood lines derive from Iberia, so maybe that's why we like each other so much!😅
Up the Galicians. Yeah we love Spain too. Two very passionate musical people looking forward to the day I can holiday in northen Spain.
Northwestern Spain has it's own Celtic culture mixed with Spanish and Portuguese cultures.No wonder the Spanish and Irish get along!
@@wolftrapman mmm I know Galicia ... and the Galicians are almost all brown, olive skin ... some even look like Arabs. They are nothing like the Irish. They don't even have a Celtic language. Galician is of Latin origin, related to Portuguese.
Interesting clip by Diarmuid Gavin, the blood of the Irish. Shows a very old connection with Spain.
I love their culture, their music AND all of Ireland ... Greetings from Monterrey, N.L. Mexico🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽👏👏👏
St. Patrick Battalion :)
Same
Viva Mehico Senor, ce paso amigo...? Just swop out the Tequila for Jameson, and we're set...LOL"
But the fun is: The song was written by an guy from Texas, USA
@@mathiassiebert1217 whatever it is or whoever wrote it I love it
My Grandad was Irish and I had the privilege of visiting Galway in 1997 for St Patrick celebrations and what a wonderful time I had. I am t total now but was drinking Smithwicks bitter at the time and it took me a week to get over it!!☮️🎸👍😊
As a European traveler from the states, I can honestly say that Galway City and the country of Ireland is #1 in my heart
Thanks bud 👍
Thank u come back again
I am late but yeah
Thanks
Thanks I’m from Ireland and I appreciate this comment
Respect from Mexico 🇲🇽 Viva IRLANDA, VIVA México!
Belfas
Belfast Town
I am Mayan. My grandson loves this song. He is only 6 years old and want to learn to play the fiddle like the Irish does. I am so grateful for cultures that have such a passion for music and dance - Viva Ireland.
That's the spirit. Pure joy. I love it. Thankyou. Keep the music pouring Ireland!
I was in Ireland for the first time last april. What a great country. I actually bought one of Sharon Shannon's cd's IN Galway . This song is on it and is now on my iPod for in my car.
You have wonderful taste.
Sitting in Galway as I viewed this fabulous video. We are over here for the Notre Dame vs Navy football game and were treated like royalties in all cities we visited. What a great country and fabulous people! ❤ ☘️ 💚
Hey, I m glad to know you had a good experience with us.. we love you too..
Steve earle's version was recorded in Ireland with The Pogues playing the music... Soon as I heard it I knew was a classic.... Thank you Steve.... And I'm Italian
Recorded Johnny Come Lately with Pogues, Galway Girl with Sharon Shannon.
Steve earle / pogues/galway girl
I am an Italian and I also love this great people and all their music.
Best wishes from Sardinia.
My wife and I had the great pleasure of visiting Sardinia in June 2023 enjoying it so much we returned again 2 months later, we stayed in Alghero, I must say I’ve never met people so like us Irish, perhaps it’s an island thing.
Now I’m crying, happy tears. I love the Irish.
Hello Donna. Sorry for intruding your privacy, I just want to know if you’re a fan?
@@martinluisakennedy212 I am a fan of all things Irish. ☘️🙏🏼☮️
What a race of such joyful people.....from 2 to 80 years of age you can expect them to participate in the fun once the music starts..... oh, and the girls are so attractive..... no nation like them.
80 year old is young for some here when you are having the craic
Come on over. Your welcome here anytime
You should hear some of our Other songs!
I'm 40 percent Irish and so proud! Wish l were more! Just amazing strong people! I see where I get my strength and loving heart from!
You don't need anymore. Once you have an ounce of irish blood in u is enough
Thats a lot of Irish .Welcome🍀😂👍
We love the FREEEDOMMMM Irish folks.. lotsa love from India 🇮🇳
Love this..
Im an Aussie but I have always wanted to go to Ireland.. I'll get there one day! 🇦🇺🇮🇪
Your welcome anytime 👍👍🧤
Significant shared culture between the 2. As an Atlantic Canadian, I completely understand this sentiment!
I was in Perth Australia 2 years ago in June for 3 weeks, absolutely loved your country
Meet ya here when the pubs open. Its going to be some session
Please come
Proud to be Irish🇮🇪 to think this was life before the lockdown bring back our good old days 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Can we please go back in time
Totally agree with you. Wish I was back home in Ireland now 🇮🇪🍀
@@wynbrown7321 Edward, they be back real soon
Iv plenty ov paddy in me i was adopted via the catholic church red hair n temper to match
Hugs from Liverpool uks capital of Ireland 🇮🇪
Liverpool is 3rd in line as Irish capitals go. Dublin then the great county of Meath..😉
I love the Irish
Greetings from England
I'm French and I love Ireland ♥️🍀
Pareil ❤❤
Merci
My Wife Maura and I Visited Galway and a lot Of Ireland and Loved it!
My Wife Maura Oneil had Family there But we weren’t able to visit them this trip! But we are Glad We We’re there!
Life Is Is Good!
The best day can’t wait for days like this and concerts to come back fully , love my country 🇮🇪❤️
And this is what I'm talking about!!! I'm from the Philippines mates!!! Irish music really inspires me a lot!!!
Yet the song was written by an American from Texas, Steve Earle.
Ben Gonzales My kid sister is an Irish Dancer, she told me it took her 1 year to learn it
Hey,Ben,my Galway Girl is from Milolos near Manila.And we've been married 7 years this month and planning decades more.Filipinos are the best!
Thanks Galway,Thanks Irland,thanks for wonderfull music,best regards from Slovenia..............
Irish music is the best in the world! When I was working as professional musician in Denmark I played as much Irish music as possible (Including galway girl) and it was always the biggest hit. One of my dreams is to go to Ireland and enjoy good whisky and real music on a pub amongst friends. Thank you for this great song!
You wouldn't be disappointed with Ireland, planning only my 3rd visit there after Christmas, very welcoming bunch of people.
you are always welcome, just make sure you add an 'e' to whiskey when in Ireland! The Scottish spell it without an 'e'- whisky; the Irish with an 'e'- Whiskey!!!! Enjoy!!!
If you drink Whiskey in Ireland make sure it’s a whiskey with a “e”
An Irish speaker in a TED talk here in the Philippines said in his speech that both Irish people and Filipinos have the same love for music and now I know why ❤
FANTASTIC - Could only be Ireland, and only be GALWAY - You can see Irishness in EVERYONE! Thank you for posting and sharing!
From Florida but went to Galway three years ago. Great city - perfect food - and looking forward to next visit.
I’m so proud to have Irish blood in my veins !! Love this
Yup same krank it up n smile
Love it. I went on tour with my rugby club, many years ago to Galway.
We had a blast, Everyone we met was open, welcoming and up for some fun.
God bless Galway.
Love you all, from England.
Galway will come back, Ireland will come back, the WROLD will come back. god blessing everyone who saw this comment.
2020/8/24
Galway and Ireland never left!
@@danbytp think he's means "come back" in metaphorical sense. Lets face facts Ireland isn't the real Ireland as we once knew it! It's a capitalist hell hole with absolutely no glimmer of what once was authentic Ireland!
@@IrishRose There were too many people in Ireland that weren't personally vested there and were very myopic in the culture and other aspects of Ireland especially in the people so any benefits of capitalism went elswhere.Basically, England's occupation all over again.(SIGH!)Let's hope the Irish Peoplle will figure it out together and find something that benefits as many as possible.Your thoughts?
@@danbytp the English haven't been our problem in decades. England as the rest of Europe are finding out very quickly that diversity isn't a strength.
We as a race of people are told it's Nobel to surrender your identity, nationalism and heritage for the sake of multiculturalism ( which doesn't work)
Look at the news and next time when you hear "gangs of youths" on the news be aware it's droves of anchor babies all grown up!
I remember when Provo's wouldn't tolerate antisocial behaviour.. now they sit back and commend it! What changed?
@@IrishRose Believe it or not I agree.I have friends here in Southern California that still have family and friends in Ireland."Diversity" to me is a bunch of bs.It's a ploy for those who have surrendered to outside idiots who don't care for the country they live in and give it away to other idiots.The gangs of anchor babies don't have any idea of who the Irish have been for centuries.It's also starting to be a problem here in the States as well with those from south of here.Don't get me wrong there ate those who have contributed to the "fabric" of the culture here.We have people from around the world as does Ireland.However, I have noticed that there is a percentage that don't care for the prevailing culture and don't want to add positively to here.It seems that our countries are being "colonies" of these other countries.I have learned that when I have visited the 11 countries I've been to is to adhere to their way of doing things.That's how we learn how great these places are to visit.I'm from New York City and have area of different ethnicities.We all get along and appreciate what they bring to the table.When these Neighborhoods have a cultural festival all the visitors are "of that culture" and literally have the time of their lives.My wife is Filipina and she enjoys my Scottish,Irish, and German heritages and she has a blast participating as such.Likewise, I have a great time being a temporary Filipino like when I was during the 5 weeks in the Philipines.My son lives in Colombia for the last few years and has no intentions of moving any time soon.His girlfriend has taught him the Culture and he s doing great.And I get to practice my Spanish when I speak with them.And I love it, too.So, in conclusion, I really hope the Irish hold on to being Irish.My Irish Grandmothet was 2nd generation and she never gave up being Irish till the day she passed at 82.God bless her!
I have never seen Sharon Shannon without a smile. Keep it up Sharon we all love you.
Thats awesome seeing the lady holding the Oklahoma loves Galway sign. Shes absolutely right we do! Cheers from Oklahom!
No Oklahomo!!
How can 1.4K people put a thumbs down to this. Whether you like the song, the culture or the religion this video simply shows pride, love , caring, community and family. I can only assume these people have never met a caring community/nation like the Irish & Scots!!! We love all... come and join us! Xx
Those 1.4 k are probably American democrats.
@Peacelily completely missed my point in my comment. Not once did I say the Scots share the Irish culture. Why would we want to share Irish culture when we have a very proud one of our own.
If you're going to comment then make sure you read and understand the initial comment first.
@Peacelily wow..... Good on you.
Probably aussies, they just see it upside down
@@andreykazurov8714 typical convict mentality 🤣😂🤣😂 oh sorry we are NOT putting other nations down just because they aren't as good as us 😂😂😂😂
OMG, it's such a beautiful song and a wonderful video! I want/will move to Ireland one day. Currently I'm under 18 and live in Germany. But, already, two years ago it was clear to me, I wanna move there! I just came to Ireland via the music and really had to convince my parents to go there in holidays... It was so beautiful! I love the people, the landscape, the mind setting, the music.... I love everything related to Ireland. (By the way.. Ireland is the only reason why I learned English...)
Irony of ironies Irish is or was our language until we'll you know history!! 🤔😊
YES! The music!!!
@lisa gaye It's great that you are learning our history and culture, very flattering that you take an interest, the advice I would give you is, no matter how much you know or don't know, the best way to learn, particularly about our culture and history is just to visit for a few weeks, 99% of people will gladly include you, speak to you, ragale you with stories from personal accounts and 2nd hand family accounts, if you have a genuine interest, Irish people will pick up on that and gladly spend hours talking with you and answering questions, introducing you to others or providing lists of the best places to go or people to speak to that you wouldn't find in a tour guide, we have a long tradition of story telling and love to inform people as it makes us swell with pride, so don't think you need to know everything as a prerequisite as that would take away some of the charm of learning it from the locals but I can 100% Guarantee you that if you are a genuine person wit q genuine interest you will be welcomed with pen arms regardless of anything else like your beliefs, colour, politics, wealth, status etc, we just really LOVE people and most if not all people feel like they are leaving their extended family when they leave at the end of their vacation. You're more than welcome to visit as you are and if you need any help or pointers on anything from Literature, art, food, travel, History, customs etc just let me know and I will gladly answer them online:)
It rains a lot.
@@seanoreilly7293 Rains a lot here too, in Gloucester.
So what? Lovely song anyway, innit? Yes.
Galway is one of the most nice cities I've ever known. It's energy flows like the Corrib, plenty of nice, enthusiastic and welcoming people. If you visit Galway once, be sure that you'll want to go back again and again and again 💚☘️ Go raibh mile maith agat!! 🇮🇪 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
I just love the Irish. So welcoming and fun to be around. Made our trip to Dublin the best. Xxx
Man - music doesn't bring me to tears that often... but this... this.... wow!
I was in Co. Galway one week, 1996, with my daughter and I remember wonderful people and moments there, especially every evening at Taaffes pub. This song gives to me joy and power to go on.
Sharon Shannon, great to hear and see you here. Best wishes from Ohio, USA
Three of us took a trip to Belfast, Derry and Dublin a couple of years ago. The country has an interesting history and it was good to know what Ireland has been through. And the people are beautiful, charming and friendly. My Mom emigrated from England to the States after marrying my Dad during the war, so I have a great connection with that part of the world. And I never knew that many Irish immigrants to the US passed through Liverpool before embarking for America. Love from California!
There is so much happiness in the Irish people & songs! Love Gallway Girl...best ever song..Blessings to the Irish...the songs & dancing make me feel happy!
Greetings from Aotearoa New Zealand...awesome to see a massive gathering of all the good Irish people. one Love.
After all the great music Ireland has provided us over the years I am extremely proud, as a Texan, that a Texan was able to repay Ireland a small bit with this song. Thanks Steve Earl, and thanks Erin.
Austin Texas right there with ya
I've lived in Texas for 4 years, originally from the Midlands of Ireland, couldn't agree more, a great song by a great Texan about a great Irish county
Steve Earle is the man. Johnny Come Lately another Irish tinged belter.
Rikki0, Galway is the very best. If you ever get to visit just one city in Ireland go to galway
Shows how similar Irish music is to Appalachian country, it's the same!
This is awesome! Wish I could've been there!
Greetings from Basque Country!!Amazing fest 🤩🤩🤩
Freedom brother
Great love to the basque
This is it.. this is why i love Irish. drink, play music, sing, and enjoy the life.. anyway love from Indonesia
Tristan Axela,,,,Thank you sending you love and greetings back to Indonesia ☘☘☘.
Will be showing this video and teaching my students this song as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow....
God Bless Ireland and her fantastic people! 🇮🇪☘️💚
Hello from Tipperary Ireland, Happy St Patricks day to you and ur students. I'll be taking my kids into local town of Templemore Co. Tipperary for the parade.
Haha, I'm planning on doing the same thing!
God bless the Irish,love in their hearts song on their lips and a dance in their feet
What a beloved country ❤️
Ahh, sure we love you all.xx
Ive been Souther Ireland 5 or 6 times , and lookin forward to going over in September this year, the people there just blow me away with their friendliness every time, they are the best people ive ever met.I've been to a lot of places in Europe ,America and Asia but you wont meet nicer people than the Irish people they are just genuinely nice and friendly people, can help but love em !!
I’ve been to Ireland five times with my Irish wife, who was born and reared in Ireland. This song depicts Ireland as a truly is. We often dance to it at home. It truly lifts our spirits.
The best feelgood video on the entire net.
THIS IS COMPLETELY AWESOME!!! Not a hateful, racial or sexist thought at all in this crowd, everybody all blended together enjoying some very fine music and dancing. This is a Memory to cherish.
I met my husband in Galway and lived in Galway in my first year living in Ireland. We are still in Ireland but I did enjoy living there and need to go back to visit soon.
Hello Karen. Sorry for intruding your privacy, I just want to know if you’re a fan?
Steve Earle couldn’t have dreamt of this when he wrote the song 20+ years ago. Very cool
I'm in love with this song! Hope I can get to see the beauty of Ireland soon. Love from Cebu, Philippines! :)
I lived in Ireland for two years. I love this country! Always in my heart
God bless Spain ❤ from 🇮🇪 Ireland im three quarters Irish and very proud of my romany heritage 💚🤍🧡💯👍👄
A hug from Spain 🇪🇸 .. Spain has always loved Ireland 🇮🇪 and so it will be forever ....
@@sonnyburnett4321 THANKYOU beautiful Spain 🇪🇸 😘 ❤ always n forever love from Ireland 🇮🇪
I'm praud American who live in Pennsylvania but my grand grand grand parents immgarated from Ireland 🇺🇲❤️🇮🇪
Headed to Galway in 2 months. First time to visit where my maternal grandmothers mother was born. Can’t wait! ❤️❤️❤️
Events like this makes me always think that we will be ok. No matter how bad things are we will come out on top and be better than ever. Thanks for sharing!
We irish are strong people we have faith
Absolutely Alex, the collective power, spirit and will of the people, will never be overcome or subdued....Slainte man!
Sending love from Birmingham, England. Birmz is green 👊🏻☘️
actually brought a tear! I listened to that CD--steve earle while wkg for USW--steelwkrs Union, traveling--year in Chicago. I was traveling, pd by USW to build support for USW strikes/fights, at Wheeling/pgh, Ravenswood, build alliances. everytime i remember that, this is the backgound music. tough fights! Steve sang for union in Fla--where teargas'd us lotta memories, good folks!
Sharon Shannon can have a conversation, look around and play note perfect accordion while smiling every time - wizard!