Down by the Glenside / The Bold Fenian Men - Irish Folk

Down by the Glenside/The Bold Fenian Men, written by Peadar Kearney around 1916. In the song an old woman recalls the Fenian rising of 1867 and Kearney dreams of another. Glory-O Glory-O to the bold Fenian men!
Lyrics below:

'Twas down by the glenside, I met an old woman
A-plucking young nettles, she ne’er saw me coming
I listened a while to the song she was humming
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men

'Tis fifty long years since I saw the moon beaming
On strong manly forms, on eyes with hope gleaming
I see them again, sure, in all my sad dreaming
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men.

When I was a young girl, their marching and drilling
Awoke in the glenside sounds awesome and thrilling
They loved dear old Ireland, to die they were willing
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men.

Some died by the glenside, some died near a stranger
And wise men have told us their cause was a failure
But they stood by old Ireland and never feared danger
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men

I passed on my way, God be praised that I met her
Be life long or short, sure I'll never forget her
We may have brave men, but we'll never have better
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men

[alextripney]

I am Scottish and I tell you this is a beautiful song, but my God boy you can sing, brilliant.God Bless You.🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[MaryWhite-lemc]

My dear father Mickey O Shaughnessy who stood up for Ireland in the uprising .
When he had a few pints he’d stand up and sing this .R.I.P

[mckirrane]

This was my Grandad's favourite song and I remember my mam telling me how he used to play it in the house.
Sadly I never had the pleasure of meeting of meeting him, as he had passed before I was born.
Thanks Paddy for this beautiful rendition and for all the beautiful songs you post.
❤ 🇮🇪 💚 x

[rachelsinister]

By far the best version I've ever heard, love it love it 💚🤍🧡🍀

[FrankSachtler]

So great, thank you so much paddy
Lets be all Rebells
Many greatings Frank from northern Germany

[daylightful]

My Grand Father James Cunningham was one of them, he fought in Bolands Mills with De Valera in 1916. My Grand Dad was 17 and he was the Kindest and most Beautiful Man that ever lived in Shoe Leather, may he and All his True fellow fenian Brothers of 1916 rest in Eternal PEACE ❤❤❤🎉

[ProfessorChomsky]

Grew up with the Wolfe Tones singing this - your version is magic x

[johnjacksie]

Now that is good. Well done Paddy. FENIANS ABÚ

[marno]

Great Song! Where are the brave men today ... We need them so much!

[DanDDirges]

Stunning performance of this incredible song! I`ve been on a Peter Boyle binge watch all day I`m blown away by your talent and the songs you sing!

[davidcorreia]

Beautiful song, your voice and the melody are very pleasant. A hug from Brazil

[ManfredMustermann-edwj]

That was a pleasure to listen to. You have a wonderful way of telling a story and an even lovelier voice.

[rachelsinister]

By far the best I've heard this sung, love it 💚🤍🧡🍀

[lionsoflisbon]

Ken Curtis and The Sons of the Pioneers in Rio Grande, my favourite, but this is beautiful.

[odettehokemeir]

A wonderful rendition of one of my favorite songs!

[davidroberts]

Always loved the Clancy Brothers version but yours is how I would love to sing it if I had a singing voice. Well done!

[jacobfiil]

I'm Danish, but I've been drinking in pubs on Falls Rd., Belfast; Bogside and Creggan, Derry; Crossmaglen in South Armagh. Not people you'd wanna mess with.

[Sonny-mf]

Very good rendition. My second favorite version of all of them.

[niamhneevekinsella]

Beautiful ❤. Got here from watching the documentary about the Kilbarry ambush. My Uncle was one of the Volunteers.
Beautiful song and rendition, thank you

[davidmarshall]

My favourite version of this song was sung by Ken Curtis in the john Wayne film Rio Grande