Irish flight delayed so trad session started between DaoiríFarrell, Geoff Kinsella and Robbie Walsh.

So, this is what happened.

The three of us came into the airport and the flight was delayed by nearly two hours.

We could tell that everyone was a little bit unhappy about this and Geoff (the banjo player in the video) suggested that we play a bit of the Galway girl, (this song is called The Galway Girl), in a music session. He played a set of traditional irish dance tunes on the banjo and I (Daoiri Farrell) backed him on the Bouzouki. Robbie Walsh (Bodhran Player) then joined us and we had the attention of everyone in the room immediatly.
I then proceeded to sing a song. I picked one that I thought everyone would know, The Galway Girl. It went down really well. By this stage my dad had the Canon out and here is the video footage he took. His name is Desmond Farrell and his hobby is photography.

Myself Geoff and Robbie are music pals for years. We were in Cumbria at a music festival called "Maddy Prior's Stepping stones Folk Festival".

I've recorded two solo albums now with Robbie and various things with Geoff also:

I Mainly play as a solo artist singing traditional songs such as these:

Or this one:

which can be found on Youtube.

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[RElliottSmith]

This pub looks suspiciously like an airport

[joseantonioalonsomorales]

Flight is delayed because the pilot is there, singing and drinking a Guinness.

[thomascrane]

On my first trip to Ireland in 1988, it was just after St. Patrick's Day. There were many Irish musicians on the plane returning home from their gigs in the US. As we got closer to Ireland, they started breaking out the instruments just like this. It was the best flight I ever had.

[marvekthewarlord]

There is something about irish music that not only fills a room, but your soul as well.

[patrickambrose]

What's the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish funeral?
Nothing, just one less person enjoying the party!

[megalodon]

That band looks so casual, like they break out into a song whenever they feel bored.

[Sindrijo]

Admit it! You too come here again, and again, a few years between there may be, but you always pay this marvellous moment a visit.

[KentuckyGinger]

After attending a play in Kilkenny, Ireland in 1998, the cast invited the audience to join them at a local pub. I was the only one who went but they all pulled out instruments and it was the most amazing night! They played and sang, and it seemed as if everyone in the pub pulled out an instrument or sang. As an American, just visiting, it was magical. Out until 4am and some of the cast walked me back to where I was staying. Will never forget it.

[ZZ-osnb]

The real MVPs are the people actually clapping on time.

[penchant]

Instead of this, I get the screaming children and the grumpy, angry people.

[fasted]

This is why music is such a uniting force. Mood changes your heart

[Anna_Stetik]

The Irish influenced the music back when the America was just getting started. You can still hear it in "mountain" songs. I'm not "real" Irish since I'm only part Irish, but it is the heritage I have always strongly felt over the others. Could sit and listen to these lads play all day. So laid back and calming.

[personwithatophat]

rip to that one guy that hasnt slept for 27 hours and was just drifting off when a group came and actually started vibin

[Xatron]

I love how the old man looks like "man I'm angry, but that's good music" 😄

[MrSteve]

And there you have it; the best rendition of this song and it was done live in an airport waiting area.

[aaronvanzile]

500 years of Irish culture "well this shit sucks and we're stuck here. Anyone want a drink and a song? Pass the time?"

[stoneman]

When a group of Bards are let loose in an airport

[willsjaime]

As an American I confess that I basically imagine Ireland is like this everywhere all the time

[ThisisMyemail-pkrv]

The old man isn't disapproving. He has a broken heart. And he is tapping his feet because the sad lyrics are making him feel better

[TheVCRTimeMachine]

I come back here a few times a year to see this magic