@Angela Campuzano not many people know that Ireland has its own language, due to colonization and an attempt to abolish the Irish culture (as has happened to countless other countries, cultures, and people). I personally am so used to no one knowing this that I'm so surprised when someone does. This is one of my favorite songs and it brings me to tears sometimes thinking about the meaning of the lyrics.
@@abigailhannah3421 And it shows by how often Irish names get mocked online and literally anytime Saoirse Ronan is on TV. I wish people would stop trying to read everything through an Anglo centric lens.
If you haven't already, you should check out the UCD Choral Scholars' rendition of "Orphan Girl". It's about how orphan girls in 19th century Ireland were forced by the British to go to Australia as they had too many men in need of wives. It's a hauntingly beautiful song about a shameful time in history
Many who aren't Irish are unaware that the British have been oppressive towards the people of Ireland for CENTURIES. Among other things, a result of this oppression took away their native language and culture, which is still being rebuilt to this day.
As a wee antidote to that somewhat confused and lacklustre monarch, Charles III Windsor, this is some music about the young man who *should have been* Charles III in 1745 and came within a whisker of being so……..
My dad showed this to me. By DNA test, Celtic Oral History, and otherwise, we're Norwegian, Irish, Scottish, and English. This song really lit a fire in him and I can see why. He speaks fluent Gaelic and has more of a connection to the Irish side than any other. I'm just an American who knows a fair amount about his ancestry, but I like it nonetheless. Provides a small fraction of an insight into Irish history.
I am Irish-American..always brings me tears .. they sing for a respected leader going away..makes me think of my passed Father
I love being Irish-American. I am working on learning Irish.
Hey this song sounds really beautiful. I enjoyed watching. Nice reaction tfs.
It's cool to see Honi Mama's stern face melt and eyes brighten 2:35 - 2:51
This was sung in the irish language known as gaeilge ( gwail,ga) nice vid , go raibh maith agat.🇮🇪
i think she knew
@Angela Campuzano not many people know that Ireland has its own language, due to colonization and an attempt to abolish the Irish culture (as has happened to countless other countries, cultures, and people). I personally am so used to no one knowing this that I'm so surprised when someone does. This is one of my favorite songs and it brings me to tears sometimes thinking about the meaning of the lyrics.
@@abigailhannah3421 And it shows by how often Irish names get mocked online and literally anytime Saoirse Ronan is on TV. I wish people would stop trying to read everything through an Anglo centric lens.
i highly recommend listening to the parting glass. Its the same class singing it. It was the song recommended at the end. xx
Ceol mo chroí...
If you haven't already, you should check out the UCD Choral Scholars' rendition of "Orphan Girl". It's about how orphan girls in 19th century Ireland were forced by the British to go to Australia as they had too many men in need of wives. It's a hauntingly beautiful song about a shameful time in history
Many who aren't Irish are unaware that the British have been oppressive towards the people of Ireland for CENTURIES. Among other things, a result of this oppression took away their native language and culture, which is still being rebuilt to this day.
WOW,WOW,WOW!!! Simply breathtaking!!!
As a wee antidote to that somewhat confused and lacklustre monarch, Charles III Windsor, this is some music about the young man who *should have been* Charles III in 1745 and came within a whisker of being so……..
Hi 🐾 nice
You get it, good reaction btw, less is more.
Great video
Go hiontach ar fad...Greeting from Ireland..🇮🇪
My dad showed this to me. By DNA test, Celtic Oral History, and otherwise, we're Norwegian, Irish, Scottish, and English. This song really lit a fire in him and I can see why. He speaks fluent Gaelic and has more of a connection to the Irish side than any other. I'm just an American who knows a fair amount about his ancestry, but I like it nonetheless. Provides a small fraction of an insight into Irish history.
How did he learn Irish? That's very impressive. Táim an-bhrodúil as!
@@internetual7350 I actually can't tell people, but I can say he learned it by association with other speakers.
@@caleb_güero So through friends.
@@internetual7350 Sure.
@@caleb_güero Strange you can't tell people. Did he say you can't?