Welsh choir sings The Fields of Athenry in Dublin | NatWest 6 Nations

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  • Watch a Welsh choir singing The Fields of Athenry in the heart of Dublin on matchday!
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  • @martinkelleher5662
    @martinkelleher5662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Fantastic lads respect from Ireland

    • @magnuswalker7957
      @magnuswalker7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even a Scotsmen loves this song and rendition

  • @ianmarsden1130
    @ianmarsden1130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    This kind of thing is why there is no sport like Rugby. Very well done boys. (From England)

    • @johnreilly6630
      @johnreilly6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Loved watching the Lions (English ones included) singing this one with gusto. Fair play John Bull, from America

    • @ianmarsden1130
      @ianmarsden1130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@phillipraymond6748 You are right. We are rugby first and anything else second.

  • @Br1ght0n
    @Br1ght0n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Fabulous lads; I felt a bit choked...

  • @emthistle1
    @emthistle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Nothing like Welshmen singing. Does the heart good.

  • @stuartolds8614
    @stuartolds8614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I have just found this,There is nothing like rugby .

  • @raygreen5926
    @raygreen5926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Beautiful. Before the pandemic destroyed our world

  • @christopherlane2552
    @christopherlane2552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Irish Grandparents and Welsh Parents. Love this so much Common Unity of our lands

  • @karinfranzenmitchell8701
    @karinfranzenmitchell8701 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of my favourite songs sung so beautifully by these Welsh boys. Gorgeous!

  • @elviejodelmar2795
    @elviejodelmar2795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There's not much better than to hear a stadium full of Welsh men and women sing their national anthem in three part harmony.

  • @jimreilly917
    @jimreilly917 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m American. My grandparents were all from Ireland. One worked the mines in Wales to earn passage to the United States. Great job, guys. You do Wales…and Ireland…proud. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @g.stephens263
    @g.stephens263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Wasn't it Anthony Hopkins who said "Welsh are Irishmen that never learned to swim!" LOL

    • @maryplaidy6814
      @maryplaidy6814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Both Celtic, aren't they?

    • @iriscollins7583
      @iriscollins7583 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maryplaidy6814 Yes,

    • @jemconvery8937
      @jemconvery8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Think it's from Brendan Behan's Borstal Boy - there is a short poem in there that ends "God help the Welsh, they will never be free". Behan was likened to our Dylan Thomas - both of whom went in similar circs.

    • @g.stephens263
      @g.stephens263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jemconvery8937 My oldest grandson is named after Behan...Brendan.

    • @jemconvery8937
      @jemconvery8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@g.stephens263 Then as a good Celt, he shall have the sun on his face and the wind at his back :)

  • @briane5706
    @briane5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    A Welsh Male Voice Choir sings any song from any country better than any other.

    • @baynesstreetblues
      @baynesstreetblues 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m inclined to agree. This male Welsh choir is excellent, but Pacific Island or NZ Maori choirs would run them close I feel.

  • @BelloBudo007
    @BelloBudo007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    As an Aussie please allow me say thank you gentlemen. That was absolutely terrific to listen to.

  • @GWLAD
    @GWLAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I love this song always brings a tear to my eye

  • @roisinsteed5241
    @roisinsteed5241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The Welsh are great singers and did a great job singing this .Well done Lads . You are welcome here anytime 👍☘️

    • @drewwilliams6888
      @drewwilliams6888 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      from a Welshman, the only trouble visiting Ireland, is that you've got to go home at the end.

    • @leejulz1
      @leejulz1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Potato pickers

    • @completeditmate69
      @completeditmate69 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leejulz1you say that yet when one of your videos is in ireland?

    • @leejulz1
      @leejulz1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Parts of Ireland r under UK rule so get picking

  • @krakatoa1200
    @krakatoa1200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Get two Welshmen together and you've got a choir Brings tears to my eye.

    • @iriscollins7583
      @iriscollins7583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember my Dad's brother asking my dad , let's form a circle and sing Myfanwy. Just the two of them.🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

  • @ktjamlex
    @ktjamlex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm a quarter Welsh, Scottish, Irish and English, living in Australia but lived for years in NZ. I'm a bit of a confused Rugby fan!!

  • @juanhunglow2220
    @juanhunglow2220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I’d go to Dublin for the Wales game every two years in the 90s....all the pubs were full of fans having sing offs, Molly Malone v Sloop John B..great times

    • @Sweetlyfe
      @Sweetlyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That sounds like a fantastic thing to see and hear, as a great x 3 grandson of Irish Convicts sent to Van Diemans land (Tasmania) that touched my heart, a beautiful lament.

  • @bigoldetommyt1033
    @bigoldetommyt1033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    When they harmonise on low ❤️❤️❤️

  • @danielmalachi8793
    @danielmalachi8793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Rugby is the real winner here....

  • @davidhillau
    @davidhillau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm Welsh been living in Aus for 40 years, that was fantastic brought tears to my eyes, see you in France 2023 for more of the same !

  • @gregleonard1562
    @gregleonard1562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    They just nailed it. Without stewing in it. So disciplined. Well done the Welsh gents. Would love to hear a few thousand Welshmen blast this out after a few pints. In Baile Atha Cliath. The way they tweaked it would silence the home crowd. Without doubt.

    • @1ginner1
      @1ginner1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope , the roof would be raised a few feet, as would the hearts of all who heard it and all who sang it . Welsh, Irish or anyone else. From an Irishman and proud.

  • @MrJohnny3shoes
    @MrJohnny3shoes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Goose pimples. Well done lads.

  • @Deebemc
    @Deebemc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My abiding memories of Scotland Wales matches, fine singing. If you sang bass, you were gold,boyo! So these Treorchy, Swansea, Bridgend boys told me. Beautifully sung.......and Wales fans ALWAYS do a great Flower of Scotland. Will be cheering on our Celtic cousins! 🍻🍻

  • @b.pwright8445
    @b.pwright8445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    By brother Funeral they play the fields of Athenry and when I hear the song it makes me tear up also l remember the Irish football fans singing it at a football match against Spain it brought goose bumps my friend ask me what are they singing l had to contact my Nephew in England and ask what are singing when told me my friend went out brought it it doesn't matter who singing this song weather at a football match or a Rugby match it brings you to tears

    • @phillipmcdonough1347
      @phillipmcdonough1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watched that match here in Spain-Ireland was being given a walloping by Spain but The Fields never sounded better!! My Spanish pals couldn't understand why the Irish seemed so happy.....!!Saw a few signs that day ''Ankela Merkel thinke we're working''

  • @seanflatley1453
    @seanflatley1453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bloody brilliant

  • @fran6294
    @fran6294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    How i miss the spirit of 6 nations - City-Trip with my wife, watching a game and meet some awesome supporters.

  • @Landybandy1
    @Landybandy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Bloody Brilliant, I Love This.

  • @funkopopswalkthoughsunboxing
    @funkopopswalkthoughsunboxing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Diawn make us in wales very proud

  • @frazermackie2076
    @frazermackie2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So much goodness in this, amazing.

  • @carmelitacarlos3515
    @carmelitacarlos3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Joan McDermott, were you in the Annaly when the Welsh fans sang??? They were brilliant. Ireland and Wales were playing the following day....

  • @michaelanthonycollins59
    @michaelanthonycollins59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow brilliant my late father's favourite song.rugby fans United

  • @kathleenbremer758
    @kathleenbremer758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Stunning and stirring rendition, gents! Your harmonization was gorgeous! Much respect, from a Chicagoland Irish musician! Bravo! 👏🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @deliacodums8926
    @deliacodums8926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Years ago, at any sporting event that included Wales, the Welsh fans sang their national anthem as though they were one enormous choir that had been training for months. I wonder if that is still true today.

  • @seanfabien1289
    @seanfabien1289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Beautiful! Love the Welsh.

  • @carolyn292
    @carolyn292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fantastic

  • @mariahoulihan9483
    @mariahoulihan9483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Mother was Welsh. My Father was Irish. I am full of pride at this fantastically beautiful rendition. god bless all.

  • @mjw12345
    @mjw12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Effin gorgeous, generous. I see salutes from Dublin on St David's Day and Rugby Grand Slam. Lovely,

  • @MichaelHarrisIreland
    @MichaelHarrisIreland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great stuff. ...from Ireland.

  • @delby66
    @delby66 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Welsh certainly know how to sing. For them to sing this brilliant Irish song with passion, really made me cry. Thank-you lads. You're grand.

  • @markgoulding5333
    @markgoulding5333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful

  • @milooshea869
    @milooshea869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fantastic lads

  • @carmeleuwen5366
    @carmeleuwen5366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Loved this......

  • @anthonywhelan5419
    @anthonywhelan5419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can't beat the Welsh at group singing. Thanks to John and Charles Wesley, and Daniel Rowland and others.

  • @jamesmccann6975
    @jamesmccann6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well Done the lads 👏👏👏👏👏☘️☘️☘️

  • @edinfreehold1847
    @edinfreehold1847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Quality. Great voices. Great emotion. Worth noting where they all spent their formative years.....by examining their ears. Just saying from experience...

  • @noelmartin5877
    @noelmartin5877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video lifted my spirits, more of the same please and hopefully we'll all get out of this lockdown all in one piece.

  • @murielorsborn3510
    @murielorsborn3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done boys love from England ❤️

  • @martydoherty2660
    @martydoherty2660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great stuff boys. Hope you had a good time in Dublin. Can’t wait for those big black pints.

  • @markbaileycimarron-memoria3446
    @markbaileycimarron-memoria3446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    lovely. well done lads.

  • @billlloyd4029
    @billlloyd4029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The second they switched from unison singing to harmony I got chills down my back...

  • @seamusconnolly9710
    @seamusconnolly9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent sportsmanship. Nobody does choral better than the Welsh.

  • @aidansterling5415
    @aidansterling5415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Brilliant boys.

  • @willobrien5305
    @willobrien5305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Galway man sends his ❤❤❤❤❤ no wonder i have lived in Wales for 40 yrs GB butts!

  • @iain860
    @iain860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Square Mile has a lot to answer for...
    Beautiful voices. ❤️

  • @ColleenMEA
    @ColleenMEA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Truly amazing lads. Well done; what rugby is about, and what sport in general should be about. Teared up.

  • @mariaobrien284
    @mariaobrien284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Welch people, they are so friendly and their singing voices are unique .

  • @kathleenryan7081
    @kathleenryan7081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love this, especially from the welsh rugby team.well done lads ,!!!

  • @_TG
    @_TG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Reminds me of Men Of Harlech. Great stuff lads. Love and Health to you Welsh, from the heart of Ulster.

  • @thomaslyster4227
    @thomaslyster4227 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wonderfuul

  • @MrJoecool9999
    @MrJoecool9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent - Best wishes from a Wet & Windy County Donegal......! Thank you....! Go raibh maith agat....!

  • @tillanienaber3081
    @tillanienaber3081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great choir. Has always been great!

  • @alexkodwiw2640
    @alexkodwiw2640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    listened to this 3 x. wow. what vim. folklore music is real music with a sense. Love from Ghana 15.07.2023

  • @michaelbates7025
    @michaelbates7025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Lads brought a big lump to the old throat. Nailed it lads.

  • @georgekawaguchi9392
    @georgekawaguchi9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this version by this rugby team and have shared it with a number of my mates who sing in a Welsh choir in BC as well as the Londoners. One of my favourite songs.

  • @oceanwanderer8065
    @oceanwanderer8065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No doubt about it BEST rendition I've ever heard.Well sung Fellas!

  • @barbaracantwell8831
    @barbaracantwell8831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful! Thank you gentlemen!

  • @norahwoolard3925
    @norahwoolard3925 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    irish song from my welsh roots fabulous !!

  • @maryqueenofScots2023
    @maryqueenofScots2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got goose bumps listening to this x

  • @gingerbaker4390
    @gingerbaker4390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One should visit a annual Wales Eisteddfod festival . Its the most beautiful harmonies you'll ever hear.

  • @lisaburgess8551
    @lisaburgess8551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice song 😍👍

  • @JedenTagPizza
    @JedenTagPizza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Welsh Men sing a irish folk Song which is also an LFC Chant.
    I like it

    • @raymonddixon7603
      @raymonddixon7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It started as a Celtic chant

    • @irishpride9867
      @irishpride9867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Celtic song

    • @raymonddixon7603
      @raymonddixon7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irishpride9867 Irish song not a Celtic Football Song. They are British.

    • @irishpride9867
      @irishpride9867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raymonddixon7603 it's a Celtic song. Has been for years.

    • @raymonddixon7603
      @raymonddixon7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irishpride9867 Of that I am quite aware. But I do mot like sectarianism infecting Irish songs.

  • @skyriderize
    @skyriderize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Intoxicating.
    Talent abounds!

  • @MarcelMank
    @MarcelMank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    👏👏👏

  • @imeldascally175
    @imeldascally175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that song. I m from Argentina .

  • @SteveRawcliffe
    @SteveRawcliffe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you broke into harmony on the refrain. Wow.

  • @tangofoxtrot4603
    @tangofoxtrot4603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those welsh boyos can really sing,

  • @irishpride9867
    @irishpride9867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done lads.

  • @ingmo9
    @ingmo9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ❤️

  • @sharonc8138
    @sharonc8138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today marks the second year of no St Pats parade. So sad.

  • @marshnn
    @marshnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was really beautiful thank you to that Welsh choir up Munster

  • @somersetuk525
    @somersetuk525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Paddy the Celtic lads.

  • @patriciadoughty2587
    @patriciadoughty2587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dublin Welsh Choir, You did Yourselves and Your Home Proud. Thank You

  • @susanmorris6746
    @susanmorris6746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @bettysutton8136
    @bettysutton8136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brothers favourite song of all the Irish ones, he would have loved to hear this sung.

  • @pjoconnor718
    @pjoconnor718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless ☮️

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm going to swap. This is AMAZING. Love and you can jog on , now... I got something my eye.

  • @beckybaur7064
    @beckybaur7064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such beautiful voices and harmonies!

  • @ellenlaw7496
    @ellenlaw7496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful rendition thanks guys

  • @Amjoy7
    @Amjoy7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really loved it, magic

  • @johnwonder8720
    @johnwonder8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a difference to soccer crowds in Great Britain.

  • @rebeccahislop3510
    @rebeccahislop3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wonderful.

  • @johnoconnor4623
    @johnoconnor4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never yet shed tears and laughed when watching the same song. Now that is some effect. Thanks lads.

  • @patmctiernan6253
    @patmctiernan6253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent rendition boys you did a fantastic job and the harmonies were top class and theirs no fans anywhere like rugby fans no matter where your from.

  • @patsig7632
    @patsig7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you lads.

  • @colmdevlin5340
    @colmdevlin5340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant

  • @11Acky
    @11Acky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic voices

  • @olwynyoung6499
    @olwynyoung6499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love singing this alone... poignant song.

  • @johnhiggins779
    @johnhiggins779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They made a very sad song beautiful.
    Thanks guys Ireland salutes you.

  • @frankmcconnellogue3351
    @frankmcconnellogue3351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant stuff altogether . 👍👍👍