Not a scripted scene; totally impromptu. Filming had been delayed due to the fog. Because the temperature was quite low that morning and the extras for this scene were getting cold, the assistant director told them to get up and just march up and down the road to help warm them up. At some point one of the extras just started singing this song and the rest joined in on the chorus (it's a reasonably well known folk tune in Eire). Ken Loach (the film's director) heard the singing and immediately rushed over and told the camera team to start filming. A wonderful bit of serendipity that really added to the whole ambush scene, giving a sense of how the Flying Columns had evolved from a rabble into a cohesive fighting force by that point in the struggle.
@@ndirish4569 It's a march, so faster pace is redundant. The title means Ah, welcome home and can be changed to suit it's needs. Gráinne Mhaol's exploits are a common motif but you could sing it about anything, memorable night out or that time X did Y. Represented in the film it's the Cork Brigade set to a sombre march
Our government is following exactly what Sweden has done and now in Sweden they have 55 no go zone's that the police will not enter and an average of 36 gang rapes a day . Ireland is well on its way to being destroyed.
I found out my ancestor made or inspired this song prince bonnie charlie from the jacobite uprisings im a wallace Robertson and stewart. also from clan Carroll too O'Carrols of Eile ciannachta 🤷♂️ don't know any tho
I think this scene while undoubtedly stirring, to me strikes a false note. These men would I think have been tense and apprehensive certainly introspective, knowing what awaited them. To kill or to be killed. Also probably very much on the alert.
My own father, born in Co Mayo in 1896 lived through these times and played his part. They were always aware that death was a very real and imminent possibility. Some were thinking about their families and some silently prayed. All were willing to pay the price if that brought freedom for Ireland.
@@Mavis-u3k wow, that's fascinating. I bet you could tell some stories. I'm very interested in the Irish history and love speaking to people with a real connection to times long gone by.
Not a scripted scene; totally impromptu. Filming had been delayed due to the fog. Because the temperature was quite low that morning and the extras for this scene were getting cold, the assistant director told them to get up and just march up and down the road to help warm them up. At some point one of the extras just started singing this song and the rest joined in on the chorus (it's a reasonably well known folk tune in Eire). Ken Loach (the film's director) heard the singing and immediately rushed over and told the camera team to start filming. A wonderful bit of serendipity that really added to the whole ambush scene, giving a sense of how the Flying Columns had evolved from a rabble into a cohesive fighting force by that point in the struggle.
Amazing ! 😮
Absolutely fake story. They're holding a bike and guns? Extras wouldn't do that keeping warm. Cute story but nah.
proof?
I never knew that, Brilliant.👏👏👏👏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪, a fantastic scene
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If you were an Englishman and hearing this approaching, you knew you were about to be clapped.
'When the fog sings in Gaelic.'
Ireland music is the best music, it comes from the soul
I went to Catholic grade school. An Irish Nun (from Derry) taught us this.
Finally, an HD audio version. God bless ya man
Over the hill and far away, Fantastic song
…. that isn’t the song though?
@@eoinhudson5073 so what's your problem
@eoinhudson5073 over the hill and far away
@@gavindouglas7020 ??
Great video
Ireland forever
Erin Go Bragh!
Is anyone aware of any artist that has sung this song (Oro, se do bheatha 'bhaile) on any album, and does it appear on the movies original soundtrack
This is an Irish folk song, the original author wrote the lyrics we know today I believe to inspire the IRA. The best version is by the dubliners.
@@skbee3393 I agree, but there's a version that's better than the ones that are available on YT. Faster paced.
@@ndirish4569 It's a march, so faster pace is redundant. The title means Ah, welcome home and can be changed to suit it's needs. Gráinne Mhaol's exploits are a common motif but you could sing it about anything, memorable night out or that time X did Y.
Represented in the film it's the Cork Brigade set to a sombre march
Tommy Makem and the Clancey Brothers at Carnegie Hall. Last song.
Seo Linn do a good version
🥲🇮🇪🥲💯💪Pure Gentleman 🎉💯👌
Looks like the ghost of my maternal Grandfather - Freeman Carney.
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Stop Irish genocide 2023 🇮🇪☘️❤
You're the antithesis of all these stood for. Read up.
@@marcushynes67 You support the second plantation. Traitors will be removed.
@@artseosamhogriobhta racist scum
@@artseosamhogriobhta open a history book ye fascist scum
Our government is following exactly what Sweden has done and now in Sweden they have 55 no go zone's that the police will not enter and an average of 36 gang rapes a day . Ireland is well on its way to being destroyed.
I found out my ancestor made or inspired this song prince bonnie charlie from the jacobite uprisings im a wallace Robertson and stewart.
also from clan Carroll too O'Carrols of Eile ciannachta 🤷♂️ don't know any tho
you and every other yank
@@mfvitt8000 lmao so many descendants of ancient gaelic nobility you'd think there were no peasants in ireland
@@JohnBrownsBody almost all europeans are descendants of emperor charlemagne, everyone has noble and peasant blood alike
I think this scene while undoubtedly stirring, to me strikes a false note. These men would I think have been tense and apprehensive certainly introspective, knowing what awaited them. To kill or to be killed. Also probably very much on the alert.
They were resigned to their deaths. They were at peace.
They were resigned to their deaths. They were at peace.
My own father, born in Co Mayo in 1896 lived through these times and played his part. They were always aware that death was a very real and imminent possibility. Some were thinking about their families and some silently prayed. All were willing to pay the price if that brought freedom for Ireland.
@@Mavis-u3k wow, that's fascinating. I bet you could tell some stories. I'm very interested in the Irish history and love speaking to people with a real connection to times long gone by.
I am a little sissy girl TG