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John Sheahan's 80th Birthday Live from Vicar St

Dubliner John Sheahan marks his 80th Birthday with a very special music celebration in Vicar Street. John is joined by a host of Ireland's finest musicians including Glen Hansard, Imelda May, Declan O'Rourke and Ralph McTell for an unforgettable evening of music, stories and craic.

[paulsidorczuk]

We had a folk group in the mid 1960's at Manchester University. In 1972, our banjo player was married to a girl from County Cork and during the evening reception festivities, the groom came up to me and said "for old times sake, let's give them a good rendition of "Raglan Road", taking alternative verses"..I was brought up to the stage area and he told the assembled gathering of our former folk group and of both our involvement in it. We both knew the sang off by heart and Luke Kelly from the Dubliners always gave a stirring rendition of it that we admired the most. Raglan Road is a song full of feeling and it was like old times sake for both of us. It seemed to go down well, as when I returned to my table, no less than five brimming glasses of Guiness awaited me and the mother of the bride said that I was now an honorary Irishman"

[burghquay]

Doesn’t this represent the best of us in so many ways - a much loved poem/song written by a national treasure many years ago (which seems to have got even better with the years), performed by two singers of the best, supported by a cast of the talents -including John himself and overseen by Luke on the background screen. Having stumbled across this just now in a dark dour early November evening in the middle, of a global pandemic, it would lift the saddest heart. Those who were there were truly privileged. The heads thrown back, the eyes closed, the lived in voices - god it doesn’t get much better. Thank you - like others I am quite emotional now.

[grahambrown]

So privileged to witness the ultimate rendition of this song by two of the best Irish singers on this planet...

[funkydunky]

Declan O'Rourke's voice gives me chills. How is this guy not a bigger star? The hair is pretty amazing too!!

[francesmcgloin]

Glen Hansard and Declan O'Rourke just
a Brilliant duo of the famous Raglan Road, what Great Heads of curly hair, Great Genes.
And Great voices. Im sure Luke would approve of it all R.I.P.
☘️ 🇮🇪 ❤ 🇮🇪. ☘️

[passerineblue]

A very good rendition of one of my favorite unrequited love songs. Not alllove songs have happy endings.

[rocker]

How lucky are we that John is still making music?

[stesmith]

makes me proud to be Irish give me chills so it does

[cosmopolit]

Raglan road one of the best ballads, changing voices within the song, deep and high, still and loud, what an atmosphere, greetings From germany

[RamSadeh]

How very beautiful! Wiped a few tears ..( and I’m not even Irish- but how can I remain unmoved .. how can Anyone..?!)

[Stashman-rg]

Marvelous
Love this song
Great to see John Sheahan is still playing too
I hope to see Kelly in the next life
R.I.P Luke
Love ya man

[tomlindsay]

John Sheahan and Aly Bain - I am glad that I have shared my time with these two fiddle players.

[lourdesbaby]

What a great rendition 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 God Bless the great voices of Eire 🇮🇪💚

[annedwan]

What a most beautiful performance by Declan and co. Fabulous voice Declan ❤❤

[barbaravallejos]

I'm from Argentina and I think I just had a taste of how Irland feels like 🥹 Tears!

[shimonrubin]

A very emotional performance. Long life to John!

[declangreville]

Brilliant version of this wonderful song.

[annettebyrne]

Declan o rourkes voice is effortless, wow

[martinfolan]

Beautiful hasidic Irishman! What a voice!

[irishfield]

This so amazing in remembrance of Master Luke so Grand and honour by This thank you all