What a pure rendition... technically perfect: not a single fret buzz, not one arpeggio missed, perfect vocal pitch and words... and artistically: I'm just incredibly moved by this performance. Only one guy and his bouzouki but the whole Ireland is in there...
I came across this song when I lived in Berlin last Summer 2023.. As a young Irish woman living abroad, It was a gift! The following year I met Daoiri in the Traditional music course I took In Ireland. I told him this that I played his rendition all Summer in Berlin, and Asked if he would please perform "Creggan white hair" for us... A huge gift was received that day to witness this man perform this beautiful song., Go raibh míle an Fear Naofa. Daoiri! What an absolute lovely man.
As a hunter myself I found myself rooting for the white hare throughout the song. Tremendous job on this one it's a shame only 4.4 million people experienced excellence
Listened to this obsessively prior to my initial voyage to Ireland from Missouri, USA. Upon landing I spotted a hare and assumed it good luck. What a lucky token it was. The pints were sweet, the whiskey smooth and the company full of craic.
I’ve listened to this 1000+ times and it gets better every time. TH-cam needs to develop a way for us to praise Daiori some more. Brilliant brilliant brilliant mate
Daoiri is the only singer I've ever heard who could sneer and sing beautifully at the same time. I love the contempt as he sings about fine motor car. Lovely voice! And I love the Irish bazouki sound, it seems to be strummed like a banjo.
Very few musicians can actually bring tears to my eyes, being a musician myself I havent heard such a beautiful sound in a long time. Glad I found this artist.
@@sailingalbatross7642 Literally had to pause the video to write this comment as I just got goosebumps lol. I really wish I could find the studio version of Pat Rainey song Daoiri recorded though. Found out I'm like 8 percent Irish too. Probably why I drink so much whiskey lol. I digress. Wish he could come to America someday!
The TH-cam algorithm never ceases to amaze me. It feeds me the airport delayed flight vid, and then this. Over 3 million views on a channel that has 5k subscribers and hasn't released a video in 8 years. This has to be the best recording of a folk song I have ever heard, not to mention the best version of this song. Even Farrell's other recordings of the same song don't hold a candle to this one. Something so genuine about it.
It's St Patricks day. The pubs are closed. I can't go to Cheltenham cause we're still locked down. My guitar is lying idle and there's no-one to listen anyway. I'm happy 'cause I've just remembered that bottle of Jamesons in the cupboard. Sláinte Daoiri !
Sunday 4.22am Coffs Harbour NSW Australia state wide lockdown and this pops into my feed. Salute Jamieson! Best wishes, a potato famine 3rd generation descendant.
My father is from Creggan and he was a musician. It would have been his 60th birthday last weekend and I'd never heard this version until then... haven't stopped playing it since ❤️👌
@@philiplevins6702 thanks and sorry to hear about your dad. It's great how the music and musical associations (songs they played, music/artists they listened to, etc) can make you feel like they're their again/closer to them. It's a great gift
Born in the mountains of North Carolina (USA) our family would rabbit hunt in the winter. There was no greater pleasure than to see our lone Beagle give chase to the rabbit. When I hear "Creggan White Hare" at age 70 it reminds me of my childhood years and the great times of my childhood years. What a beautiful piece of folk music. I never get enough of listening to the "Creggan White Hare". Thank you Daoiri Farrell.
Greetings from Ireland. Glad to hear this song resonates with your own life in NC. Once I'm a bottle or two in, I have to play this song. It's a live performance - a snapshot in time. I don't believe he ever played it better than this, because it is nothing short of masterful. And someone was there to record it. Hallelujah!
idk what it is with Irish music, in particular this song... it gives so many emotions, like on one hand it makes me sad and homesick even though I'm not Irish myself, and on the other hand it gives hope, warmth and a feeling of being grateful for what I have
Nothing takes you down into the lowland underbrush more than this song. I can see the fine motorcar and the long boots and wool jackets of the finely dressed men. Best of luck to the fine white hare.
How on earth does this have negative ratings? Absolutely outrageous. He is one of the most talented Irish musicians I have ever heard and I have messaged him before and he is an absolute gentleman. Absolutely love it man.
I think this is a song in the great Irish tradition; against all odds the underdog wins the day. It speaks to the part of us all that feels how unfair life can be, and how uplifting it is when the little person gets a win.
Doesn't fecking matter, British, Irish, African, Asian we all share the same drive, blood and toil. I'm an Irishman Dublin born and never have left. How dare you ask someone that question? What does it matter? Ye made an arse of yourself.
I love Irish folk music. It reminds me of our sweet Appalachian folk we have in the States. Same sound, same rhythm, and same topics of life being sung. It’s beautiful stuff
Seems I need to hear this once every few days. Brings tears of joy to my eyes for some reason--lovely. Thanks for the gift of your fine playing and voice, Daoiri!
There are few folk who wander this rock who can make their talents and trades look effortless. This young man is one of those. I just played this for my old boy and he was just in awe hes been singing folk for decades no professional more so just down the local to bring about a good atmosphere through some storytelling songs such as this one.
Anyone who plays knows how hard it is to sing and play and omfg this man doesn't miss step..no fret buzz no arpeggio missed and every single sylible is hit... hats off to you...
In this CV Pandemic, I only heard this the 1st time yesterday on RTE and I find this song, and in particular his voice , something inspirational and helps me escape from this apocalyptic scenario that is present . Thank you Daoiri and be safe everyone
Same here. I found it randomly on yt and don't know how often I've listened to it since. For me a piece of hope for the time after this pandemic. Stay save everyone... best wishes from Germany.
I'm learning tenor banjo and discovered Daiori by accident. Absolutely exquisite, full of symbolism and hits you right in the feels. Run free, white hare.
Verse 1] In the lowlands of Creggan there lives a white hare As swift as the swallow that flies through the air You may tramp the world over but none to compare To the pride of old Creggan, that bonnie white hare [Verse 2] One clear autumn morning, as you will suppose Oh, the red golden sun o’er the green mountain rose Barney Conway came down and he did declare "This day I’ll put an end to the bonnie white hare!" [Verse 3] So he searched through the lowlands and down through the glens All among the wild ditches where the white hare had ends Till at last coming down o’er the heather so fair From behind the wild thistle out jumps the white hare [Verse 4] “Bang! Bang!” went his guns and his dogs he slipped too As swift as the wind o'er the green mountain flew But his dogs soon came back and it made Barney sigh For he knew that the white hare had bid him goodbye [Verse 5] And we’re some jolly sportsmen down here from Pomeroy From Cookstown, Dungannon, and likewise the Moy "With our pedigree greyhounds we’ve travelled from far And we’ve come down to Creggan in our fine motor car." Verse 6] Well into the lowlands these huntsmen did go In search of the white hare they'd look high and low Till at last Barney Conway from a bog bank so rare Shouted out to the huntsmen: “There lies the white hare!” [Verse 7] So they called up their greyhounds from off the green lea And Barney and the huntsmen all jumped high with glee It was there on the bog bank all gathered around Seven dogs and nine men did that poor hare surround [Verse 8] Oh no wonder the white hare did tremble with fear As she stood on her hind legs she would raise her big ears As she stood on her hind legs with one gallant spring She jumped over the greyhounds and broke through the ring [Verse 9] Well that chase it went on, it was a beautiful view As swift as the wind o’er the green mountain flew But those pedigree greyhounds they didn’t run far They came back and went home in their fine motor car [Verse 10] Then there came another man and you all know him well His name was Mick Kelly with the Bonnie Black Bell "Oh in search of the white hare today I’ll have fun I'll bet fifty to one my Black Bell of her turn." Verse 11] Five turns the hare got then from Bonnie Black Bell And the sixth one was given around John Haughey’s well It was there we lost sight of the hare and the dog And then ten minutes later came o’er the black bog [Verse 12] Well that chase it went on it was great for to see The white hare and the black dog both roamed light and free Till she travelled to Esker where she knew the lands well And to Bonnie Black Nella there soon bid farewell [Verse 13] Oh and now to conclude and to finish this rhyme I hope you’ll forgive me for singing all this while If there’s any amongst you in Carrick more fair Please drink up a health to that bonnie white hare
There are two small errors in this transcript and they've been repeated on the various sites the lyrics can be found on. They are Verse 10 I'll bet 50 to 1 my black bell "will" her turn. Verse 13 If there's any amongst you in "Carrickmore" fair.
Absolutely true. To me it's a perfect example of pathos; this song nearly moves me to tears. My world is much different than his and our backgrounds differ significantly (I'm from Montana, live in Madrid) but I sing songs like this (or say Cat Stevens' Oh Very Young) to my little three-year and 10-month-old daughters because of the joy and other feelings they bring me. I'm glad to see Daoirí getting the recognition that he deserves.
Do you guys know what this song is about ? In Ireland we have a sport called hare coursing , the dog chases the hare and which ever dog gets out in front and turns the hare wins
Still coming back and listening time and time again. It takes me to another place. I can envision being out in the hills. The dogs and hare running through the fog and the mist. You can almost feel it.
IRISH SCOTTS KEV HERE. Love his voice I think he is so amazing and talented I love he covered foggy dew amazing job it is now my second favorite foggy dew.my first is Sinead with The chieftains.he is truly awesome.thank u for sharing n CONTINUE SHARING😒 LOL GOD BLESS
Daoiri Farrell's voice is so clear and pure. It brings to mind the clear and perfect sound of a church bell on a cold clear Sunday morning. Just about perfect.
I've been listening to this song for 6 years now, and it still boggles my mind that a single person and instrument can create such an amazing interweaving of melodies
Two months ago, while searching for an 8 string lute, a local luthier suggested an Irish Bouzouki. As I researched it, I came across Daoiri's work. Absolutely love the way he plays the instrument and love his voice. So Santa was very good to me and got me a Trinity College TM 375 IB---I may never play or sing as well as Mr. Farrell, but I'm loving what I am able to produce! Thanks Daoirir for representing the instrument and your craft so well---Awesome!!!
Hairs are stood up on my neck listening to this for the third time in 24 hours. Thank you for showing us the beauty of the Creggan white hare's struggle. A perfect performance of great music.
Absolutely amazing. Great voice, slick bouzouki and lovely tune. This has been on repeat for hours and now I'm trying to learn it. Great to see a new generation of Irish folk musicians to continue on from the Andy Irvines etc.
One of the nicest folk songs which I heard. This is sung very well and played. I experienced Daoiri Farrell one month ago in Schwerin (Germany) with his music group Keeva. Irish folk at its best!
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If you see this comment like it so I can listen to this again
listen yet again, my brother
One more time.
@@JesusRisen8 it gets better
Have one more slip on the hare 🇮🇪
What a pure rendition... technically perfect: not a single fret buzz, not one arpeggio missed, perfect vocal pitch and words... and artistically: I'm just incredibly moved by this performance. Only one guy and his bouzouki but the whole Ireland is in there...
beautifully said
Jaysus! How good is this?
Tell the truth, its a wonder the good folk haven't put the come hither on him the way he plays
Unreal guitar and lyrics perfection
I agree. Bring ya to tears. So damn perfect ❤
I came across this song when I lived in Berlin last Summer 2023.. As a young Irish woman living abroad, It was a gift! The following year I met Daoiri in the Traditional music course I took In Ireland. I told him this that I played his rendition all Summer in Berlin, and Asked if he would please perform "Creggan white hair" for us... A huge gift was received that day to witness this man perform this beautiful song., Go raibh míle an Fear Naofa. Daoiri! What an absolute lovely man.
How awesome😊
As a hunter myself I found myself rooting for the white hare throughout the song. Tremendous job on this one it's a shame only 4.4 million people experienced excellence
3.4 as I've watched this easily a million times myself 😂
Listened to this obsessively prior to my initial voyage to Ireland from Missouri, USA. Upon landing I spotted a hare and assumed it good luck. What a lucky token it was. The pints were sweet, the whiskey smooth and the company full of craic.
I’ve listened to this 1000+ times and it gets better every time. TH-cam needs to develop a way for us to praise Daiori some more. Brilliant brilliant brilliant mate
Watched this quite a few times myself! Cracking stuff.
People can always by Daoiri's music or go to one of his performances. He has his own website and youtube page ( www.youtube.com/@DaoiriFarrell ).
Many times too, Mostly when I'm drunk in the evening, but always smiling and having a good time. I love this song.
The way he sings ‘Pedigree Greyhounds,’ superb.
Power and control. Such a strong voice!
Also my favorite part!
Agreed even at the start he already has you hooked! Superbly performed and sung!
I like "fine motorcars"
Daoiri is the only singer I've ever heard who could sneer and sing beautifully at the same time. I love the contempt as he sings about fine motor car. Lovely voice! And I love the Irish bazouki sound, it seems to be strummed like a banjo.
Very few musicians can actually bring tears to my eyes, being a musician myself I havent heard such a beautiful sound in a long time. Glad I found this artist.
Glad it wasn't just me, every now and then a song just resonates. Goosebumps and damp eyes
@Michel Almonte your right no one gives a fuck
he's got quite a voice
Try this one. Guaranteed you'll need tissues.
m.th-cam.com/video/eFx7K4Isylo/w-d-xo.html
@@sailingalbatross7642 Literally had to pause the video to write this comment as I just got goosebumps lol. I really wish I could find the studio version of Pat Rainey song Daoiri recorded though. Found out I'm like 8 percent Irish too. Probably why I drink so much whiskey lol. I digress. Wish he could come to America someday!
The TH-cam algorithm never ceases to amaze me. It feeds me the airport delayed flight vid, and then this. Over 3 million views on a channel that has 5k subscribers and hasn't released a video in 8 years.
This has to be the best recording of a folk song I have ever heard, not to mention the best version of this song. Even Farrell's other recordings of the same song don't hold a candle to this one. Something so genuine about it.
I've listened to this song a thousand times and I'll listen to it thousands of times more.
That's the best voice I've heard so far in folk music. Thank God for youtube without which I'd never come across this great singer.
Agreed! truly fantastic. Check out Mairtin de Coghain as well, from Cork. He's fantastic th-cam.com/video/pAb6yzq7xMc/w-d-xo.html
If so Listen to matthew byrne or the dardanelles ;)
Ronnie Drew is my favorite for folk; completely different sound, but it was just perfect.
he is good but the best? Luke Kelly. Paul Brady. Andy Irvine..have a think about it
He's a little short of Andy Irvine, but very excellent.
It's St Patricks day. The pubs are closed. I can't go to Cheltenham cause we're still locked down. My guitar is lying idle and there's no-one to listen anyway. I'm happy 'cause I've just remembered that bottle of Jamesons in the cupboard. Sláinte Daoiri !
Sunday 4.22am Coffs Harbour NSW Australia state wide lockdown and this pops into my feed. Salute Jamieson! Best wishes, a potato famine 3rd generation descendant.
Dittoistic
Ever think by Cheltenham not going ahead a few horses lived another day?
Bogside born and bread!! 💪🇮🇪💯
@@jpmurphy4114 ... and if there had never been hare coursing we'd have nothing to sing about Cathy. Bless you.
I listened to this song literally 30 times tonight
My father is from Creggan and he was a musician. It would have been his 60th birthday last weekend and I'd never heard this version until then... haven't stopped playing it since ❤️👌
sorry for your loss Steve...lost my Da 3 years back...an Ardee man and a musical man at heart (and he could dance like a man 20 yeas his junior)
@@philiplevins6702 thanks and sorry to hear about your dad.
It's great how the music and musical associations (songs they played, music/artists they listened to, etc) can make you feel like they're their again/closer to them. It's a great gift
Sending well wishes to you and your pa
Where you have tabs, chords and lyrics found?
They held live hare coursing near Ballymena and it had the largest wild population in the county.
Born in the mountains of North Carolina (USA) our family would rabbit hunt in the winter. There was no greater pleasure than to see our lone Beagle give chase to the rabbit. When I hear "Creggan White Hare" at age 70 it reminds me of my childhood years and the great times of my childhood years. What a beautiful piece of folk music. I never get enough of listening to the "Creggan White Hare". Thank you Daoiri Farrell.
Thanks for sharing your story.
This comment should be part of the song
Thank you kindly Colin.
Greetings from Ireland. Glad to hear this song resonates with your own life in NC. Once I'm a bottle or two in, I have to play this song. It's a live performance - a snapshot in time. I don't believe he ever played it better than this, because it is nothing short of masterful. And someone was there to record it. Hallelujah!
Thanks for sharing your story
This is incredible. A superb performance right up their with Paul Brady's version of Arthur McBride.
Quite right.
Both beautiful and extremely creative renditions . ❤
One of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. I can’t stop listening to it. This is a world heritage tune. Should be saved for all future generations
A work of art, a museum piece of music
Its some tune 👌
Phenomenel
idk what it is with Irish music, in particular this song... it gives so many emotions, like on one hand it makes me sad and homesick even though I'm not Irish myself, and on the other hand it gives hope, warmth and a feeling of being grateful for what I have
It makes me wanna shoot people
@@judgementday-ep7yg You're listening to the wrong kind then lol. We got over all that a few years ago now. I haven't shot anyone for ages.
Music is our soul.
You're as Irish as you feel. The oldest book about Ireland is the Book of Invasions.
@@mcgrudo Dates from the 11th century. A book such as The Cathac dates from 650 AD or so.
Nothing takes you down into the lowland underbrush more than this song. I can see the fine motorcar and the long boots and wool jackets of the finely dressed men. Best of luck to the fine white hare.
How on earth does this have negative ratings? Absolutely outrageous. He is one of the most talented Irish musicians I have ever heard and I have messaged him before and he is an absolute gentleman. Absolutely love it man.
“She jumped over the greyhounds” makes me shake and cry with emotion!!! This is real music!!!
So bhlasta!!!!
I think this is a song in the great Irish tradition; against all odds the underdog wins the day.
It speaks to the part of us all that feels how unfair life can be, and how uplifting it is when the little person gets a win.
nearly a decade later and still a legend, that's how you know he's one of the best...
I am so proud to be Irish. When I hear amazing music like this, I wish everyone else could be part of the club.
@@annekebouma1996 you are more than welcome family!
My late partners favourite song , sang it many times , a man steeped in greyhounds xxx
Unbelievable version of a brilliant, under-rated Irish song. Tip off the hat, Daoiri.
I don't know if the song is under-rated, but I love it. I tip my hat, too.
Are you Irish hughes
Doesn't fecking matter, British, Irish, African, Asian we all share the same drive, blood and toil. I'm an Irishman Dublin born and never have left. How dare you ask someone that question? What does it matter? Ye made an arse of yourself.
@@dixsynormas3891 if you live there for a while moron your now irish we claim you!. I know this.... born there. No China Town.
I just cry out of awe, fear, wonder and joy every time I listen to this!
Why fear?
Afraid the hare would get goosed
@@Ricky_Baldyfor the hare ❤️
I visit this every so often, pace, timing, tone and vocals are always amazing!
Heard this randomly on Radio 4. This guy craps on what passes for music these days. The real deal. Loved it.
Just the same her. What a find.
There's a lot to be said for a guy just sitting with his guitar belting out a good tune.
I love Irish folk music. It reminds me of our sweet Appalachian folk we have in the States. Same sound, same rhythm, and same topics of life being sung. It’s beautiful stuff
That's where it came from
Because it was the Paddy's that brought it there. All American folk is heavily based on the Irish roots. Google the forgotten slaves.
I’ve always been into American folk, John Denver, cat stevens, etc but there is something incredibly beautiful about Irish folk
Lad it’s an Irish song
man this guy should be way more famous
Masterclass in every aspect. Thank God for Irish music and this talented and musically educated man. - From a German
Ffs whoever pressed the unlike button to this great singer and song haven't a clue about Traditional music. Daoiri......you're just deadly!
Seems I need to hear this once every few days. Brings tears of joy to my eyes for some reason--lovely. Thanks for the gift of your fine playing and voice, Daoiri!
I get the same thing. Also felt the need to buy a Bouzouki and learn this song.
Yes, there's something very special about his singing, his playing and the song.
I've heard him sing it with Four Winds. He builds it very subtly every time.
same :) love it
Same ...Just amazing!
Playing this on repeat for weeks & still not sick of it....Eire Abu
I listen over and over. So wonderful. Need to see this man live. Come to nova Scotia!!!
It gets right to the soul. Thank you, I love Irish music, it's very melodic and thought-provoking. Regards from Russia.
Hope you're doing alright man. Death to Tyrants.
God bless Russia. First nation to recognise Ireland's struggle for independence.
@@tristanuaceithearnaigh7660 now she stands the last great nation to protect the family
@@tomasoceallaigh3205 Whatever the hell that means.
@@tomasoceallaigh3205 you clown
What a voice. Steps easily into the shoes of the many great folk singers that have preceded him. Ireland's new star.
Tis. a good 'un.
I've being listening to this for years now. Never get bored. If they play a song at my funeral, this is what I would want.
I only heard this, at my Aunties funeral 💕
There are few folk who wander this rock who can make their talents and trades look effortless. This young man is one of those.
I just played this for my old boy and he was just in awe hes been singing folk for decades no professional more so just down the local to bring about a good atmosphere through some storytelling songs such as this one.
This is fucking incredible, what a powerful voice, so fucking tuneful- back with the bouzouki, sweet as anything ive heard in a long while.
Can’t stop watching this.. it’s just incredible
God I love Daoiri''s rendition, he's a national treasure for Ireland!
Might be the best vocals I have heard this year so far, wow his voice is magical.
Reminiscent of the amazing songs we were privileged to hear during the great Gaelic folk revival of the 1970's.
We'll never see the likes again.
As a Celtic musician of 30 years, this is my first time hearing this tune! Wonderful!! ❤😊
Bruh i almost cry to this song about a rabbit every night fr fr no cap
had the pleasure of seeing daori live a few times and meeting him. highly recommend anyone who has the chance to get tickets and see him live
So many years and still the best ever video showing the power of bouzouki in Irish music.
Doesn't matter how many times I listen to this my heart races. Fills me with hope. I might just listen to it one more time 🍻
I’m pretty sure this song is slowly treating my depression. It’s just so soothing to listen to
Been there mate. "This too shall pass" - that kept me hanging in there. And it did. God bless.
@@thebeanymac very kind of you, thank you
I hope you are doing alright, be safe man.
@@ThePoopmancer kind of you as well. Thank you
Just keep thinking of the white hare and her great escape.
One of the best songs ever written
Anyone who plays knows how hard it is to sing and play and omfg this man doesn't miss step..no fret buzz no arpeggio missed and every single sylible is hit... hats off to you...
Always find these songs too late. At least I finally found this one. Unbelievable vocals.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Never too late!
In this CV Pandemic, I only heard this the 1st time yesterday on RTE and I find this song, and in particular his voice , something inspirational and helps me escape from this apocalyptic scenario that is present . Thank you Daoiri and be safe everyone
Same here. I found it randomly on yt and don't know how often I've listened to it since. For me a piece of hope for the time after this pandemic. Stay save everyone... best wishes from Germany.
Same here. It was shared by friend who also plays the bouzouki. Stay safe, best wishes from California!
Got Gud scrub
FYI during the isolation, +Daoiri Farrell has been doing online concerts every Sunday night 10pm Irish time here on YT as well as FB & IG.
@@dkod19 thx Denis
I'm learning tenor banjo and discovered Daiori by accident. Absolutely exquisite, full of symbolism and hits you right in the feels. Run free, white hare.
The best tun ever it was play at my uncle funeral love it❤
what sort of joyless SOB would give this a thumbs down?! so beautiful.
Great voice with just a bit of nice grit. Some of the smoothest flatpicking I've heard in a long time. This man has a wonderful gift.
If heavens got a pub, this is what I’ll expect to hear should I be so fortunate as to be given access. Truly mesmerizing.
cant stop listening this song what a work of art
It is. I'm irish and late to the party.... but soooo good eh? I bet you native Africans would even say "hmmmmmm..... sounds irish this!" 😊
Only just discovered this truly beautiful song and the voice sits perfectly upon it. I haven’t been able to stop playing it. Why am I crying?
It is about victory over impossible odds. Such a beautiful singer too. And his bouzouki playing is genius.
Hats off and pint mugs raised to the Greeks for their wonderful contribution to Irish trad....the humble and resonant bouzouki!!
I swear… this is one of my favorite songs of all time.
What a seriously great singer !!
Verse 1]
In the lowlands of Creggan there lives a white hare
As swift as the swallow that flies through the air
You may tramp the world over but none to compare
To the pride of old Creggan, that bonnie white hare
[Verse 2]
One clear autumn morning, as you will suppose
Oh, the red golden sun o’er the green mountain rose
Barney Conway came down and he did declare
"This day I’ll put an end to the bonnie white hare!"
[Verse 3]
So he searched through the lowlands and down through the glens
All among the wild ditches where the white hare had ends
Till at last coming down o’er the heather so fair
From behind the wild thistle out jumps the white hare
[Verse 4]
“Bang! Bang!” went his guns and his dogs he slipped too
As swift as the wind o'er the green mountain flew
But his dogs soon came back and it made Barney sigh
For he knew that the white hare had bid him goodbye
[Verse 5]
And we’re some jolly sportsmen down here from Pomeroy
From Cookstown, Dungannon, and likewise the Moy
"With our pedigree greyhounds we’ve travelled from far
And we’ve come down to Creggan in our fine motor car."
Verse 6]
Well into the lowlands these huntsmen did go
In search of the white hare they'd look high and low
Till at last Barney Conway from a bog bank so rare
Shouted out to the huntsmen: “There lies the white hare!”
[Verse 7]
So they called up their greyhounds from off the green lea
And Barney and the huntsmen all jumped high with glee
It was there on the bog bank all gathered around
Seven dogs and nine men did that poor hare surround
[Verse 8]
Oh no wonder the white hare did tremble with fear
As she stood on her hind legs she would raise her big ears
As she stood on her hind legs with one gallant spring
She jumped over the greyhounds and broke through the ring
[Verse 9]
Well that chase it went on, it was a beautiful view
As swift as the wind o’er the green mountain flew
But those pedigree greyhounds they didn’t run far
They came back and went home in their fine motor car
[Verse 10]
Then there came another man and you all know him well
His name was Mick Kelly with the Bonnie Black Bell
"Oh in search of the white hare today I’ll have fun
I'll bet fifty to one my Black Bell of her turn."
Verse 11]
Five turns the hare got then from Bonnie Black Bell
And the sixth one was given around John Haughey’s well
It was there we lost sight of the hare and the dog
And then ten minutes later came o’er the black bog
[Verse 12]
Well that chase it went on it was great for to see
The white hare and the black dog both roamed light and free
Till she travelled to Esker where she knew the lands well
And to Bonnie Black Nella there soon bid farewell
[Verse 13]
Oh and now to conclude and to finish this rhyme
I hope you’ll forgive me for singing all this while
If there’s any amongst you in Carrick more fair
Please drink up a health to that bonnie white hare
There are two small errors in this transcript and they've been repeated on the various sites the lyrics can be found on.
They are
Verse 10
I'll bet 50 to 1 my black bell "will" her turn.
Verse 13
If there's any amongst you in "Carrickmore" fair.
So, only two words in 13verses are ,,wrong“ I think I can live with that
unless you're from Carrickmore.. then you'd be fumin (only joking, good work kind sir)@@schlitzermcgurk5841
Thank you ❤
Why isn't this at the top of the comments. What a tune! Thanks for the lyrics
Possibly the best version I’ve heard.
Beautiful. Great voice. Simple. Direct. Engaging. Clearly I live in the wrong part of this world and want to move toward the makers of such music.
You know, as a fellow traveling musician, I would like to say this man is officially killing it at the height of our craft. This is high art.
Absolutely true. To me it's a perfect example of pathos; this song nearly moves me to tears. My world is much different than his and our backgrounds differ significantly (I'm from Montana, live in Madrid) but I sing songs like this (or say Cat Stevens' Oh Very Young) to my little three-year and 10-month-old daughters because of the joy and other feelings they bring me. I'm glad to see Daoirí getting the recognition that he deserves.
Agreed. High art.
Do you guys know what this song is about ? In Ireland we have a sport called hare coursing , the dog chases the hare and which ever dog gets out in front and turns the hare wins
P carey it is about shape shifters
How is it even possible that someone did not like this?
He sing this song better than anyone else what amazing voice
Beautiful. Never give up making music please - It brings untold joy to people you will never meet and know!
This guy is a genius....beautiful talent....beautiful talent.- - I'd pay to see this guy play.
Unbelievable. There is literally no flaw in this rendition!
Also the Spiderman T-Shirt is gas.
This man is truly awesome!Beautiful voice and playing!❤
Still coming back and listening time and time again. It takes me to another place. I can envision being out in the hills. The dogs and hare running through the fog and the mist. You can almost feel it.
Exactly that
What an exceptional voice! It was born with folk music inside your veins!
this man has touched my soul...mid 50's with a few drams ...happy days...peace, brothers and sisters
IRISH SCOTTS KEV HERE. Love his voice I think he is so amazing and talented I love he covered foggy dew amazing job it is now my second favorite foggy dew.my first is Sinead with The chieftains.he is truly awesome.thank u for sharing n CONTINUE SHARING😒 LOL GOD BLESS
Flattened by the beauty of this, the voice, song and Bouzouki playing
The mose beautiful song I've ever clapped ears upon. Astounding. X.x.x.x.x.x
probably the best perfomance i ve ever seen
This is just simply beautiful. I don't even know why I'm cryin
Daoiri Farrell's voice is so clear and pure. It brings to mind the clear and perfect sound of a church bell on a cold clear Sunday morning. Just about perfect.
One of the best Irish songs I've ever heard
This is pure class.. what a Great voice
Amazing voice, amazing song, amazing playing. Just a feckin' legend of a fella
makes me proud to be irish when i hear songs like that
I've been listening to this song for 6 years now, and it still boggles my mind that a single person and instrument can create such an amazing interweaving of melodies
Two months ago, while searching for an 8 string lute, a local luthier suggested an Irish Bouzouki. As I researched it, I came across Daoiri's work. Absolutely love the way he plays the instrument and love his voice. So Santa was very good to me and got me a Trinity College TM 375 IB---I may never play or sing as well as Mr. Farrell, but I'm loving what I am able to produce! Thanks Daoirir for representing the instrument and your craft so well---Awesome!!!
Just amazing... Many thanks from Sweden
Cant believe ive been without this song for 7 years. Just beautiful 😍
Hairs are stood up on my neck listening to this for the third time in 24 hours. Thank you for showing us the beauty of the Creggan white hare's struggle.
A perfect performance of great music.
Same, 24 listens in three hours ...
Absolutely amazing. Great voice, slick bouzouki and lovely tune. This has been on repeat for hours and now I'm trying to learn it. Great to see a new generation of Irish folk musicians to continue on from the Andy Irvines etc.
A true artist can paint a masterpiece with only words and music. This is such beautiful artistry.
Brilliance! I'm wiping tears from my eyes!
defo the best kept secret, great voice, for the folk music.
One of the nicest folk songs which I heard. This is sung very well and played.
I experienced Daoiri Farrell one month ago in Schwerin (Germany) with his music group Keeva. Irish folk at its best!
Agree, saw him on TG4 Port and it was quite a treat, with Muireann Nicamhlaoibh and Julie Fowlis' backvocals. Loved his version of Pat Rainey!
Go the hare! I know a man's gotta eat, but I'm siding with the hare! Go Girl!
Aye that!
Both the playing and the singing are wonderful. Thank you! A terrific song brilliantly performed.
Amazing Masterpiece ever Daoiri yours ever my friend thank you