Most of the story seems to occur in and around kilkenny. Latinautor, abramus digital, latinautor peermusic, and 9. Carrickfergus the song not the town near belfast hi, well im from kilkenny and vouch for the famous kilkenny black marble. Carrickfergus chords by dubliners songsterr tabs with rhythm. Apr 01, 2014 carrickfergus names a borough or wider area than the town of ballygrand, which is located there. News, tourdates, discography, soundclips, history, photos and more. The irish lyrics were about a man being cuckolded, a bawdy and humorous ditty. Carrickfergus the song not the town near belfast on. If you look closely at the words, you might argue that it seems to be composed of fragments of other songs, but to me that doesnt matter.
Only for nights in ballygrand but the sea is wide and i cannot swim over and neither have i the wings to fly i wish i had a handsome boatsman to ferry me over my love and i this verse is only sung on the 40 years cd my childhood days bring back sad reflections of happy times there spent so long ago my boyhood friends and my own relations have all past on now with the melting snow so ill. Dubliners carrickfergus chords learn the song with the online tablature player. I wish i was in carrickfergus only four nights in ballygrind i would swim over the deepest ocean only for nights in ballygrind but the sea is wide and i cannot swim over. The dubliners, now one of the most legendary bands in the world, started off in odonoghues pub in dublin in 1962 under the name of the ronnie drew folk group. Masterful short stories about life in dublin at the turn of the 1920th century, by james joyce. Carrickfergus chords, lyrics and recordings the acoustic.
The dubliners i wish i had someone to love me best version w lyrics. Top dubliners lyrics whiskey on a sunday home boys home peggy gordon fiddlers green liverpool lou working man phil the fluters ball the ragmans ball the leavin of liverpool the rocky road to dublin. Just to let you know there is a townsland called ballygran, not far from thomastown, about 10 miles south of kilkenny. Carrickfergus article about carrickfergus by the free. Apr 23, 2007 the dubliners are an irish folk band founded in 1962, making them one of the older bands that are still performing music presently. Paddy reilly singing carrickfergus, at opera house, cork. Bantry girls lament 21 years on bantry girls lament 30 years agreying lyrics. The official youtube channel of the dubliners members luke kelly, ciaran bourke, john sheahan, barney mckenna and ronnie drew. Translation of carrickfergus by the dubliners from english to italian. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over. Carrickfergus is an irish folk song, named after the town of carrickfergus in county antrim. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over the deepest ocean the deepest ocean, my love to find but the s. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygran i would swim over. Watch the video for carrickfergus from the dublinerss live at the gaiety for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
They made a name for themselves playing regularly in odonoghues pub in dublin molly malone is a popular song which has acquired the status of an irish anthem. Ah, to be home now in carrickfergus on that long road down to the sea and in kilkenny it is reported on marble stone there as black as ink with gold and silver i would support her but ill sing no more now till i get a drink for im drunk today and im seldom sober a handsome rover from town to town ah but i am sick now my days are numbered. Carrickfergus the song not the town near belfast on the. Check out carrickfergus by dubliners on amazon music. It has become one of the unofficial anthems of dublin city. The dubliners was an irish folk band founded in dublin, ireland, in 1962. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Banks of the roses 21 years on banks of the roses alivealiveo banks of the roses 40 years live from the gaiety banks of the sweet primroses 15 years on lyrics. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over the deepest ocean the deepest ocean, my love to find but the sea is wide and i cannot swim.
Carrickfergus is, in my humble opinion anyway, one of the most beautiful ballads ive heard. Carrickfergus synonyms, carrickfergus pronunciation, carrickfergus translation, english dictionary definition of carrickfergus. I mixed it with some video clips from chucks new dvd a postcard from ireland. Provided to youtube by ingrooves carrickfergus the irish symphonia leader. One of the most influential irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them irelands longest surviving musical act. Related dubliners links carrickfergus video dubliners twitter. Carrickfergus is one of those typical songs popular in the irish diaspora, singing the praises of the country they or even their ancestors left, and lamenting the seemingly insurmountable distance to there and the loved ones, friends family, usually a fair maid as well. Its the encore duet by catherine and chris at the kalamazoo. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over the deepest ocean the deepest ocean, my love to find but. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises carrickfergus the dubliners jim mccann 50 years.
But the g sea is em wide and i c cannot swim d over. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over the deepest ocean only for nights in ballygrand but the sea i. Carrickfergus is an irish folk song, named after the town of carrickfergus in county antrim, northern ireland. Summary by hugh mcguire read by librivox volunteers. The dubliners carrickfergus songtext carrickfergus i wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrant i would swim over the deepest ocean only for nights in ballygrant but the sea is wide and i cannot swim over and neither have i the wings to fly i wish i had a handsome boats man to ferry me over, my love and i now in kilkenny it is. Carrickfergus, a song by the dubliners on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. I wish i was in carrickfergus only for nights in ballygrand i would swim over the deepest ocean only for nights in ballygrand but the s. The original dubliners ronnie drew, luke kelly, barney mckenna, ciaran bourke, and john sheahan are represented on 51 songs cut between 1967 and 1972, starting naturally with seven drunken nights. The diversity of material encompasses drinking songs, ballads depicting romantic folly, sea shanties, covers of songs by ewan maccoll and pete seeger among others, and also political songs. The dubliners almost complete list of songs and instrumentals. It is still, and will always be, hugely popular with irishamericans who go through whole boxes of tissues weeping along. Its the encore duet by catherine and chris at the kalamazoo art hop on friday, with randon playing the keyboard. The lyrics to carrickfergus as we now know them were first recorded by dominic behan in the mid 1960s.
If you have anything you would like covered on our page or have a event you would like shared, pm us. Oh but to be back, in carrickfergus to strike that lonely road, down by the sea and in kilkenny it is reported on marble stone there as black as ink with gold and silver i would support her but ill sing no more now til i get a drink for im drunk today and im seldom sober a handsome rover from town to town ah but im sick now my days are numbered. Clearly, the song is about an insurmountable obstacle, which the singer first announces can be overcome by heroic effort, but then grows sadly more realistic. Read or print original carrickfergus lyrics 2020 updated. The dubliners biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Whiskey in the jar the rooster the big strong man come back paddy reilly the rare old times the craic was ninety in the isle of man the fields of athenry the water is wide the banks of the ohio god be with you kerry. A minor fishing port, the town has diecasting, distrib. Carrickfergus carrickfergus meaning lyrics and chords. Mar 01, 2008 carrickfergus jim mccann with the dubliners. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording.
Carrickfergus definition of carrickfergus by the free. This is my 3rd video version of a haunting irish tune. The dubliners kitty come down from limerick by originalboland. Also in 2012, the bbc radio 2 folk awards bestowed them with a lifetime achievement award.
Carrickfergus carrickfergus meaning carrickfergus videos he said he had learnt the song from fellow irishman and actor peter otoole. The dubliners live at the national stadium dublin, 1984 the dubliners on amazon. I wish i was in carrickfergus where the castle looks out to sea i would swim over the deepest ocean for my love to be with me but the sea is wide and i cannot swim over. Paroles officielles carrickfergus lyrics par the dubliners. Orla maher irish showtime feet of flames released on. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. I wish i were in carrickfergus, only for nights in ballygrand.
The dubliners are an irish folk band founded in 1962, making them one of the older bands that are still performing music presently. The sick note or why paddys not at work today englishgerman introduction live performance from a concert in germany 1996 licensed to youtube by. Carrickfergus names a borough or wider area than the town of ballygrand, which is located there. Charlotte church carrickfergus lyrics genius lyrics. The best of the original dubliners the dubliners songs. Carrickfergus chords by paddy reilly songsterr tabs with. Carrickfergus paroles par the dubliners lyrics et parole. Paddy reilly carrickfergus chords learn the song with the online tablature player.