In 1997 I could see him in Galway. For a young spanish girl at this time it was really exicting and a pleasure. Now it's a pleasure to hear him again when we all are a little bit older.

So beautiful, I just love his voice. I never heard this song until I went to see Ellis Island (which is the Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears) where my Irish grandparents came into America. I am from New York State, a tiny dairy farming village which looks like Ireland in the summer. Growing up, I never even thought of going to NY City, because it was a couple hundred miles from my home. As a teenager I went there to the East Village of Manhattan to hang out with Hippies and Beatniks. A classmate told me I should go, because he had such a great time there. I had no Guidebook, no map, not a savvy traveler. This was 1968. Then I ran away from home to live in San Francisco. In the 80s I saw a PBS documentary of the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. I decided immediately that one day I would visit NY City again and see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Well I took my youngest child (he was about 20 at the time) and there I got a book with great photos of the Statue and the Island. The Ferry goes all day to both sights and you can stay as long as you like. I recommend the audio tape. It was a mind blowing experience, that first time, and just as beautiful the second. So great sharing it with my son. I also have 2 daughters who I hope will take the trip sometime.There are Hostels there for budget travelers like me. I've been to Ireland 7 times, and plan to go again when this awful pandemic ends. If it does not end, at least we can get vaccinated to be safer. Best Wishes to all fans of Irish music.

@christinacanty4464

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I took my daughter to Ellis Island in November. It was a life changing experience.

@fluoride-pickled-paddies6263

3 жыл бұрын

If your getting the vax, get it last as its not safe... ???? I might see you in Spaniards pub kinsale some time for a few beers, but I can only drink 10 beers know because I'm not a young fella any more... Good luck and god bless ta ya...👍👍👍

@marybourke8755

Жыл бұрын

Lovely story, x

@SquirreleLIV

11 ай бұрын

Don’t get vaxed!

@user-mw3le5nj2e

10 ай бұрын

Very interesting thanks for sharing ❤

Isn't there something nice about this? Good song, relaxed singing and great guitars. Who says that everything should be flashing lights and loud.

I had heard several thompson versions and several other folks doing this tune, but sean's version took my breath away. This combination of irish accent, and phenomenal tone; AMazingl best version ever. could make a grown man cry.

KEEP SINGING SEAN. IT KEEPS US GOING IN THOSE STRANGE TIMES. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT SONGS AND ALL THE STORIES BEHIND THEM.

@TimRaabNorthern

3 жыл бұрын

Currently, Sean is performing live podcasts on Facebook on Sundays. There was one yesterday. facebook.com/seankeanesinger

@carolinechamberlain5707

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimRaabNorthern this link isn’t working? 😂 can you repost? Thanks this is fabulous!

@TimRaabNorthern

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinechamberlain5707 Go here: facebook.com/seankeanesinger

@carolinechamberlain5707

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimRaabNorthern thank you! 💜

Here we are in March of 2020 and how true is this song in the time of a pandemic both here and our home, Mother Ireland bring us through this in our fear and tears in our new found land the USA make us strong like Annie and her siblings were and also the Austrian man who stepped aside to let them come in first. Whether you were chosen from the Western area of Europe or the restricted 26 we built America then and now.

Old style of singing that is grand and easy on the ear, tasteful guitar work too,..... slainte

@johnoconnor4623

4 жыл бұрын

Those guitarists can play.

@jackkiely4865

3 жыл бұрын

Seanos great singer

Had the pleasure of sharing a few pints and a whiskey or two. With sean in falcarragh one friday night and the next day ran into him on tory island and had the pleasure of seeing him play a few tunes in the bar and it was amazing total. And utter gentleman thank you Sean!

@hooleyqueen

3 жыл бұрын

A British comedian made a drunken bet with a friend in a Pub in England. He was challenged to hitch-hike around the perimeter of Ireland hauling a small refrigerator, within in a 30 day time frame. Read the book to find out why and who won! Tory Island was one of the places he had to visit. I have been to Northern Ireland, but did not go to Tory Island; I went to Cape Clear Island in County Cork for two nights. The weather was good, and I hiked around. The Hostel is an old Coast Guard Station. The sea was calm, so I did not get sea sick. Bring warm clothes if you go. One tiny Cafe and a tiny food market both in the same building. Two Pubs, one closed (for sale) lovely area. The book is "Round Ireland With a Fridge" by Tony Hawkes.

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard I must say. I absolutely love my Irish music but this one escaped me until recently! Stunning version Seán, Pat and Fergus. Go raibh maith agat!

An absolutely beautiful song, it would bring a tear to your eye, you get lost in the lyrics. True artistry

Wonderful song , performed by a unique voice (as well as the two guitar companyments)!

Sean you would bring a tear to a glass eye. Beautiful song, beautiful rendition. 😢 👍👏🇮🇪🇮🇪

It is absolutely not possible to have a day out sailing without having sung that beautiful song for me

Beautiful song, but it's terribly sad. The line about Ireland being the Isle of hunger and pain. Ireland has come a long way. Fair play Sean!

Beautiful Brings me to tears every time I hear it

Love how that story in the beginning shows kindness and how so many immigrants experience the same thing. Beautiful and moving music!

Great musicians & FAB singer. Lovely to listen to such a talented singer.

Saw these 3 last night. Absolutely brilliant. Love them

@paulkeys7859

6 жыл бұрын

Mary Kelly where mary

Marvelous Session, marvelous voice, i love the song ❤❤❤

One of the beautiful songs I have ever heard

Lovely Sean, my grandparents passed that way in 1912

Class song, class singer👌

SEAN KEANE AND HIS SISTER, DOLORES ARE TRUE ARTISTS --- ALL THEIR SONGS ARE RENDERED WITH ARTISTRY AND GREAT FEELING

My great Grandmother came through Ellis Island in the 1800 from Ireland. I think about this country and how it was a refuge for so many. And today we have a coup living in the peoples White House. I pray everyday that we the people take back our country and make it beacon of hope once more.

This is so beautiful, it makes me cry!

Bonita melodía,la voz acompañada de las guitarras es una delicia. Os felicito. Un saludo desde España.🎵🎼🎸👏👏👏👏

Absolutely beautiful Love his voice .so unique

Beautiful only from A GALWAY MAN GOD BLESS YOUR VOICE, SEE U soon st the Carna Bay

Very special, Thanks to Sean and the two boys for the lovely tasty backing.

A big fan of Sean's wonderful voice a great song

LOVE Sean's story and song,he has such an amazing unique voice and a beautiful singer. ELIZABETH in SCOTLAND but IRISH through and through and very proud of my lrish roots.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Great singing by Sean and wonderful guitars too.

This is such a beautifully sad song.

Thank you for this lovely rendition.

Beautiful song, gorgeous singer

My favourite version. Thanks Seán

A class act one of best I'll go back to see again brilliant sean

Thanks for uploading. When I heard Patrick Feeney singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears on Online radio, I went searching youtube.

I sing this one regularly, love it, but my first time 2 c this version. Superb...

@TimRaabNorthern

2 жыл бұрын

The old fashion intimacy of a small house concert was superb that evening.

He just sings it so effortlessly.. brilliant 👏

@canyonhaverfield2201

Жыл бұрын

Yes so it appears..yet that appearance is one built from a core extending over the decades...sitting or standing relaxed can be simply gorgeous. Same goes for both guitarist, Pat & Ferguson...deeply love this story..it plays a huge part of my core..thank you Sean and thank you Tim for graciously offering here. Peace-Luv

Pure Music...wonderful! Thanks so much.

my grandpa, jewish, also came through Ellis island...fantastic song

Love this. Gilligan's Pony is dwarfed in the light of this

Nice song it makes me cry

My grandmother was a Moore...my Mom Maggie Anne. Very touching for me!❤❤❤🥀

One of a kind - the best

The way this song should be sung 👍

The most beautiful song I have ever heard

The voice goes to the heart

Lovely technique on the guitar from Pat Coyne.

Hope to bring Sean Keane to Baltimore in September

Really moving rendition. I also like the way the guitar and (octave mandolin)? compliment each other.

I hope it comes to America especially to New Jersey along with all the dancers. 27 November 2016 At 8 PM Eastern time.

@louisembradley482

5 жыл бұрын

Saw sean for the first time at killary last night 1st june 2019 memorable will see you soon again thank you new fan

Beautiful. Thank you.

@torquemada3273

5 жыл бұрын

Good but check out PADRAIG MOR ON YOU TUBE...beautiful singing and Irish scenic beauty...ahhhh....cried.....

awesome very well sung

Simplesmente,linda.Esta música me toca profundamente.Eu fico emocionada.

Lovely song Sean

Top class and brilliant

Lovely song. Wonderful singer

*_Got to be the most talented family to come out of Ireland. Go hálainn ar fad Seán a chroí..._*

@noelreynolds3081

6 жыл бұрын

Aontaim leat a Mhichil.

my beautiful Uncle Sean, I miss u. Cix

Thank you.

The isle of hope is always on my mind permanently🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

Very good Sean and the two boys

Love that song. :)

Love Sean unique talent

Thankyou, USA, for taking in and looking out for the siblings of my ancestors, Howleys, Cannys, Riordans, Ryans, Streitches, Hacketts, Kellys who left Ireland in the 1850s and made their way to the other side of the World. 93 % of emigrees, fleeing death, went to the North Americas. In more recent years, we've re united with some. God Bless America. Let nobody of Irish ancestry speak ill of that most generous of nations.

My daughter is learn this in school at moment she loves it and history .

Very beautiful but very sad.

Good man Sean 👍

Amazing

nobody sings this as well as sean keane

Absolutely high class.. there is no more like his like in the industry worldwide... Now one has to be beautiful and sexy to be a singer...

@mikegallagher1967

2 жыл бұрын

Try the whistling donkeys version.. you won't be disappointed..

Simply beautiful.

Wasn't aware that Dolores and Sean were sister and brother, though I wondered given the relatedness of their sean nos singing style. Very talented family, quite obviously, channelling some very profound stuff beyond their ages.

@johnmadden2195

Жыл бұрын

Yes and their Aunts before them Very talented and very well liked

Such history for us irish

So beautiful ❤

My grandmother Annie Reidy went to America about that time. The song could almost be about her although she did come back

@bighands69

6 жыл бұрын

I had relatives who went out there only never to come back and to disappear.

I like your music

@catherinefinnerty5954

Жыл бұрын

You sang for uncle Tom the time

great

Brillant and its so sad we are loosing this sing songs in ireland were just too modern now

@hooleyqueen

3 жыл бұрын

Take the ferry out to the charming wee island of Inisheer in the Galway Bay. At the Hotel Pub right by the pier, they were singing rousing Rebel Songs last time I was out there.

@dominicmonaghan9887

9 ай бұрын

Not so. The younger people in their teens and 20s are gone crazy for this music. Visit any music pub or music venue in Ireland and you wouldn't believe the enthusiasm for this music. And they sing along with such gusto. Far from forgotten by the younger comer-ups.

Your right

To my darling cousin S Dan ,I miss u.Looking mighty.Love u .Carox

Love the little look over shortly after 6:30 🤨

Dolores dose a fair old version of this beautiful song.

Ten out of ten

My mother went through it on her way

Pat's DI is not plugged in .. . great version of this lovely song.

My ancestors went to Ellis Island … but I don’t know what happened them - I hope they had a better life

And still they have to leave. 2008-2016

Best version. However, the man was German and barged past Annie to the front of the queue but the customs officer told him "stand back! Ladies first". She was actually 17 not 15 and her parents were in New York for 3 years before sending for their other 3 children. Annie married a man of German parents who patented Macaroon sweets. Half of Annie's 11 children died sadly and she died aged 50, morbidly obese of heart failure in Manhattan. The statues in Cobh and Ellis Island are of the wrong Annie Moore who was killed by a car in Texas.

Me too

☘🇮🇪💚☘Beautiful 100%

pity about the banshee in the chorus

@humblepie8638

8 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard over your comment. It could be me, that banshee, but I'm glad it wasn't this time. We're all in the chorus, after all. :-)

@brendanmorris6480

6 жыл бұрын

The Molly Maguires Band. Pat

@christophercole3777

6 жыл бұрын

The Molly Maguires Band. Like a cat being strangled

@Feliperost

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@tonymurray814

2 жыл бұрын

Ha haha that brought a giggle out of me!!!.... And so true. I love Sean but I think he may have regretted asking the audience to join in!!!🤓

15 years old surely, not 17?

What about sweet sixteen with the fury and imdea may

@andrewdunne1735

6 ай бұрын

What about it?

Hope he comes to london

😢😢 go h-álainn at fad !

I heard it was a polish fella

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