The Ballad of Francis Hughes - Phoenix, from a 45 RPM recorded 1981. Hunger Strikers 1981 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_Iri... Francis Hughes en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_...
The boy from tamalaughduff ....the still blows down thru south Derry. ..over hills valleys and Glen. . Francie Hughes still watch's over his men. .salute to an Irish legend and soldier🇮🇪💚🕊️🧡
When a top brit general says " I respected Frankie Hughes " you know you are talking about a Soldier in the same mould as Commandant Tom Barry of the West Cork Brigade.
@@berragorman637 I'll be having a few Guinness to commemorate Roibeád Ó Seachnasaigh birthday tomorrow. Wish he was here to have one with me. Make my day.🇦🇺🇮🇪
Thanks so much for this upload. I have been looking for it for a complete age but havent been able to track it down. I used to have it on an old tape but once the tape broke i couldnt locate it anywhere
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who still thinks of these courageous and selfless men. I also think of their families and friends, who lost a great family member and a very dear friend.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
When Bobby Sands started his hunger strike he thought he might die on the same day as James Connoly , Bobby Sands died the same day as Sean McBride , Francis Hughes died on the anniversary of Connolly and Sean MacDiarmada
@@berragorman637 Me too. I think of them 24/7. Desperately want a Francis Hughes t-shirt and hoodie. Size small. Can't get them here in Australia. Have 3 Bobby Sands t-shirts and 2 hoodies which I wear for commemorative occasions, and a Patsy O'Hara t-shirt. Love the martyrs. Hate the British tormentors. 🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
@@berragorman637 It's great to see that there memory truly lives on. All the martyrs actually. All fought for the same beautiful cause. Hopefully it will come to fruition very very soon.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Francis Hughes birthday tomorrow, February 28. Would have been 67. Let's all spare more than a few thoughts on one of Ireland's national heroes. May his soul rest in peace, and his spirit live on forever. RIP mo ghile mear.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Love you frank i was there at your funeral wont forget our chats we will meet again from your fellow celtic man.🍀☘🇮🇪
39 years today. Never forgotten.
Most feared Soldier their was R.I.P Oglach Francis Hughes the fight continues ✊✊✊
RIP francie... i was at your commemorative march and i've only started to appreciate what you sacrificied for irish freedom!
The boy from tamalaughduff ....the still blows down thru south Derry. ..over hills valleys and Glen. . Francie Hughes still watch's over his men. .salute to an Irish legend and soldier🇮🇪💚🕊️🧡
Fearless to the end
Today it´s 30 years since Francis Hughes gave his life for Ireland and his comrades. May he still rest in peace.
These men have made us irish proud
Brilliant song brilliant man
The martyrs live eternally in song, in books, in films, in us.
RIP Francis, Proud son of Ireland
Francis Hughes I salute you. One of Ireland's fearless soldiers. You wil never be forgotten. Respect from South Derry ✊
Francis Hughes gets respect in Australia too.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪😁✊👊
When a top brit general says " I respected Frankie Hughes " you know you are talking about a Soldier in the same mould as Commandant Tom Barry of the West Cork Brigade.
@@berragorman637 For sure. And that was 1920.
@@berragorman637 Did a good job on Sunday 28th November 1920.
@@berragorman637 I'll be having a few Guinness to commemorate Roibeád Ó Seachnasaigh birthday tomorrow. Wish he was here to have one with me. Make my day.🇦🇺🇮🇪
R.I.P Francis Hughes. One of the most Dedicated Activist's their was.
A brave warrior and defender of ireland never forgotten
Tiocfaidh ar la francie hughes
Love the scratchiness on this recording. Puts more feeling into the song.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Remembered with love n pride always TAL32
Francis Hughes great freedom fighter !
Thinking of him today ☘️🇮🇪
We will never forget your sacrifice never 20 miles or more everyday and a fearless man n volunteer. May you rest in power forever.
Óglach Francis Joseph Sean Hughes...A Legend A Leader BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE...40 years gone.
Patrick Joseph Hughes 🏴 paying respects 🇮🇪
Rip in francis May god look after you well. you were innocent to the world
Bravest of the brave without a doubt
God Bless Francis Hughes and his comrades...they feared them then and fear them now!...I R A
Thanks so much for this upload. I have been looking for it for a complete age but havent been able to track it down. I used to have it on an old tape but once the tape broke i couldnt locate it anywhere
TirEoghainLad Irish shoulder
Wee Remember Commandante RIP the struggle goes on god bless one and all
Riposa in pace Francis che il Signore ti abbia in gloria
A brave freedom fighter! Died for political status that the loyalist prisoners didn't refuse when the prisoners eventually got it!
Love respect you francie on your coming anniversary we will always rem you mary in west cork
Lovely song here, and a good recording too. Sad to see this though !
Great ballad...👍☘🇮🇪
A true Irishman we salute you now and always Francis Hughes 🇺🇸🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️
Listening to this song again.... can't help myself.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
My son is a wee version of his cousin Francis. RIP Francis
Wait are you really the aunt of Frances Hughes?!
He is a cousin of mine
@@MistressAliceD seriously...?
Rest In Peace Francis Hughes We Salute You. Brave Warrior Of Ireland. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Love the courage of Francis Hughes. And the other hunger strikers. Unbelievable courage and belief in the Republican cause. Never forgotten.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who still thinks of these courageous and selfless men. I also think of their families and friends, who lost a great family member and a very dear friend.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Always remembered with pride✊🇮🇪✊t.á.I 32
Its to bad that we don't have more men like are Francis Hughs .If we did the English would be gone.
The British
I would love a Francis Hughes t-shirt, size SM. Impossible to get here in Australia unfortunately. 🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
When Bobby Sands started his hunger strike he thought he might die on the same day as James Connoly , Bobby Sands died the same day as Sean McBride , Francis Hughes died on the anniversary of Connolly and Sean MacDiarmada
Definitely one of my favourite songs. What a true champion. RIP Francis Hughes. 🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Wish Francis Hughes was still here like the rest of the Martyred Ten.
@@berragorman637 Me too. I think of them 24/7. Desperately want a Francis Hughes t-shirt and hoodie. Size small. Can't get them here in Australia. Have 3 Bobby Sands t-shirts and 2 hoodies which I wear for commemorative occasions, and a Patsy O'Hara t-shirt. Love the martyrs. Hate the British tormentors. 🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
@@vivianlemottee3291 Francis Hughes was a giant of a man so there's no chance you will ever get a size small t shirt or hoodie Vivian😉
@@berragorman637 Hahahaha. I know. Wishful thinking on my part. Just trying to keep the dream alive.😁🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
@@berragorman637 It's great to see that there memory truly lives on. All the martyrs actually. All fought for the same beautiful cause. Hopefully it will come to fruition very very soon.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
South Armagh says thanks Francie You showed who we are
@PURPLEBEATTIE1 So right, very sad indeed, well said !
Erin go bragh. RIP FH❤🇮🇪
No Semtex No Fun 🇮🇪
1 LOVE SIR HUGHES.
For me as German he was a Hero. I Love him.
A saint .
If Francis is in hell , I PRY I GO TO HELL .
Listening to this beautiful song in memory of the passing of Francis Hughes. 42nd anniversary. A great, brave soldier and person. RIP no chara.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
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Free island of Ireland. Free Scotland. Free Croatian volunteer, Marko Francisković. Never give up
Francis Hughes birthday tomorrow, February 28. Would have been 67. Let's all spare more than a few thoughts on one of Ireland's national heroes. May his soul rest in peace, and his spirit live on forever. RIP mo ghile mear.🇦🇺♥️🇮🇪
Brave son of ireland
The border fox
no that was dessie o'hare
@@porterhall27 Semantics mo chara.
When ireland is united these brave men should be give officall galantry awards in recognition of there bravery and courage
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Mo chara*😱
Betrayed by turncoat Sinn Fein 2020
Never.forfotten .francie.ri