As a Yank ( retired NYC firefighter] who has lived in Ireland the. past 12 years, no group of people in the world has captured the folly of life with its tragedies, successes, joy and sorrow has expressed it better than the Irish in its songs, written word and poetry. Love each other, no matter you’re geographic location or religious belief ( or non belief)

We sung this walking home after a few beers....it was my friends favourite song ....he was tragically killed in 1998....at his funeral his brother said how the memory of this song was so special to him,,,,he sung it and slot of the crowd either joined in or cried....it was a special moment I shall cherish...along side his wonderful vibrant memory...

Stop the disagreements and enjoy. I have ancestors of English , Irish , Welsh . My grandfather English , grandmother Irish on my fathers side. Welsh grandfather on mothers side English grandmother . I married here in South Africa her Dad Scotish ancestors her Mom of 1820 English . My sons born in Malawi , one married a girl with Scotish Ancestors, the other with Afrikaans & Hungarian ancestors. All music loved in our family and 5 beautiful grandchildren to love. 3 girls , twin boys . So those who feel the need to dispute origin of a song stop being petty . ENJOY RELAX .

I cry every time I hear this song. And this time of year I'm feeling all the losses of my 52 years. Faces and voices that should be at the table tomorrow night for Thanksgiving dinner. And yet, my heart sings for having known them all. And this is just such a lovely lovely version of this song.

You might not like the Irish. That’s your mistake, but you’ll never beat us ,or ignore us . And eventually you’ll like us. Because we love life .and love people.

This makes me think of my dad ,long gone (1983) a great father,so loving and kind to everyone, he was born in the West Indies to an Irish mother (my gran was born in Ireland) and a Dominican father (it's a long story of how they met but anyway my dad was their youngest child and he named me after his mom (Kit is just a nickname) anyway I miss my dad but I can now think of him without tears , now these years past I think of him with joy in my heart and gratefulness that GOD sent me through such great parents especially my beloved dad🙏🏽❤️

Everytime I hear this song I think back to my Irish grandmother taking care of me when I was 5 in 1965 when my parents were on vacation.My God rest her Soul!

Fiona gave a really fantastic reading of Seamus’s poem. Brilliant. And Andy, Paul, John Sheehan, Elvis and all the greats of Irish culture. I’d love to have been there!

My mother in law..was of Irish decent ...I bow my head in her memory

Scottish and Irish blood runs through my vains and come rain or shine i will love my brothers and sisters to the end. God rest my brother.

I love the fact the audience, even the little ones, were singing right along with them.

'he Parting Glass' - mass singing at my ninety five year old mother's wake. Still evokes tears

There's nothing more Irish than a sad song. And this one will pull the tears from a body two days dead

Thank God for the blessed love from the Irish. I'm Dublin Irish descendant

This song always invokes tears. Love it. I want this to be played at my funeral, and everyone toasts with a dram of Laphroaig.

I'm from the west county Clare that is. The most beautiful place on earth

Imelda’s voice always has such a warmth. Beautiful.

I'm Irish/Welsh, from Alabama. My da, who fought in WWII, sang this when someone from the old days passed. I think I have fourth or fifth cousins in County Tyrone, and near Swansea. So many Irishmean and Welsh in the world. Alas, we keep it going,

The first time I ever heard this,was actually at my Father of blessed memory’s funeral. Sung by my sister and the female cousins around the coffin before it left the church after the mass. It really was so appropriate for my old man!!

On what would have been my brother Bill's 77th birthday, there's no more appropriate song for me than this one. 🎵So, fill to me the Parting Glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.🎵 I love you, my brother!🍀

I probably shouldn’t be watching this living almost 9,000 kilometres from Ireland, and with no chance to get “home home” for Christmas because of Covid. The song reminds me of the last time I was with old friends in a Dublin pub with pints of creamy Guinness all about and song in the air. Let’s hope that 2021 will see us all reunited: Irish at home, Irish emigrants, our new Irish and the diaspora around the globe. Till then, we raise a parting glass.

Some bastard must have just started cutting onions. Beautiful.

Sitting at work listening to this on my headphones, quietly crying like a little baby (especially seeing the little girl singing along at 3:59)

Imelda May has the voice of an angel.

LOVE YOU ALL FROM MOMS HOME COUNTY CLARE SIX MILE BRIDGE CHRISTINA FAUL FAMILY.XX GODS BLESSINGS

It takes an Irish song to raise the spirits even though sad it be ... I sit alone with a tear in me eye and thank Ireland for all she gives .

Seamus Heaney's wife taught my daughter. At one Christmas concert she recited one of his poems. We only realised after that he was in the audience. It was fantastic to have met him.

One of my all time favourite songs......sends a shiver down my spine n makes me tear up.....just so beautiful ☘☘☘

I play this every night last thing before bed. It just makes my day end on a perfect note.

So Emotive. I'm very proud and thankful for my Irish heritage!

I Love London Irish Story and Song,s too ❤❤❤

Played this at my brothers funeral fitted him so well miss him so much

As an Irishman this makes me laugh, smile and cry tears of joy all at the same time.

There's a Giant amongst them all, appreciating others. Elvis Costello. What a gent.

Paul Brady - legend! And Imelda May, Glen Hansard, Fiona Shaw - ..WOW

It may be because my grandfather was named Campbell, but there is something deep that stirs in me when I hear Celtic songs like this. I can see a campfire and hear voices raised to the heavens!

From time to time I listen to this wonderful piece of verse and song, and allow my heart to be blown open.

God, didn’t Seamus would have been very proud I’m sure to hear Fiona Shaw’s brilliant interpretation of his lovely poem,

As the son of wonderful Irish parents this is in my soul Kieran Kelly

Winnie Wallace.... The parting glass is just such a wonderful song.When you sing the words your heart swells with love and Joy and memories of others past and present.

How beautiful, how special, how obviously and truly heartfelt. Thank you ALL. Terri S.

Great bunch of lads and women. The man who "Of all the Comrades" has such a great voice.

Elvis is in the house....beautiful memorial to a great people's poet...

Fiona Shaw must have had a cold, and despite that, she beautifully interpreted his poem. Great actress. Beautiful song. I've not a drop of Irish blood but have always had an affinity to Irish culture, especially their music. One day I hope to visit 🇮🇪! The Royal Albert has perfect acoustics. Go raibh maith agat

Imelda May...such a sweet voice...I could listen to her reading the phone book and still be amazed by her talent!

Peter Coughlan ya legend!!! Best voice of the whole lot by a mile..!!

Heart, Soul, Use of Words. We have such great use and command of who we are..

Danke für so viel Schönheit!

Play this at my funeral please!

One of the best Scottish songs of all time

God bless all Godly people with FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT and GOLDEN RULE Godliness, families, marriages, homes, parenting, morals, prayerfulness, lifestyles, churches, communities..

Whether Scottish or Irish what a phenomenal song. Cousins 4ever

Irish folk music the best music in the world 🇮🇪🍀

My ex-wife sang this at a funeral of a friend once. There was not a dry eye in the house. Thank you Dee.

This is wonderful it's us and it's himself all in one

This is shatteringly beautiful. I've got dust in my eyes.

Imelda May voice...... Amazing

There are those among us now or were before with the ability to pick certain words from among our vocabulary and place them in a certain order to paint pictures and direct our mind to places we've not even considered bringing tears or smiles that were till that moment incomphrensible. Leaving us in awe

No matter who you are and who you know depart ,on a note of caring and compassionate . Music and lyrics as this song is it goodbye to to you all you compassionate people .

Truly wonderful he makes the ordinary worthwhile thank you Michael clonakilty

One of my favourites of all time

Nothing like this might ever happen again. Glad it's on electronic media.

That was so beautiful. My eyes are full of tears

I was moved and proud to be Irish in equal measures watching this.

Imelda May's voice: transcendent . .

This pulls at my Irish heart !! 😪

My love Patti forever would have loved this thank you.

I love stumbling into Glen Hansard.

Everytime I hear this song I think of the beautiful jade McCann. May her beautiful souls rest easy with her fabulous dad 🥰❤ xxxx

Beautiful!

Magnificent, no less than that ever. Thank you so much for uploading this moving performance of this classic here.

Ahh you having a drink for him for he's passed and it is beautiful and full of love the best I have seen on u tube

awww made my hurt out of joy..this is beautiful!

Listening to this at work, the end had me choked up. Beautiful work all 'round. Tapadh le!

Love this piece.☘️

Absolutely amazing!

Beautifull Peter. One of ours. A tear shead

l would love to hear Imelda sing that song on her own ..

What a great show thank you

This makes me emotional! And Imelda what a shining light!!!! Wow 😮

Mum died four years ago in November 2016. I didn’t think I’d miss her but I do. RIP mum

What a spectacular reading. Really something.

What a beautiful piece of poetry and lovely music to boot!

love this song well done guys

Cheers, from Toronto ☮ Of all the money that e'er I had I spent it in good company And all the harm I've ever done Alas, it was to none but me And all I've done for want of wit To memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be to you all So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Of all the comrades that e'er I had They're sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I had They'd wish me one more day to stay But since it fell into my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be with you all Fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls Then gently rise and softly call Good night and…

The Irish took the English language … and shamed us all... Poetry became Magic.....!!!

Just wonderful !

I’ve listened to this so many times,I feel Blessed , now that I’m unable to go back to Kerry ,I’m heartbroken,1st time since 1985 that I’m not going home

"whatever you say, say nothing" All the love. Always.

Wonderful voices

Such a beautiful song steeped in history.

What a wonderful concept and joyous programme. Wish I had made it. Lovely to see Andy Irvine. I remember him sitting next to me in the Sunflower Folk Club in the dark days of the troubles. Lovely man.

May Eire Emerald Isle live on & on..........may God bless & keep the Irish heart beating 🍀🇮🇪💚

I’d love to hear Imalda May sing this whole song 😍

Tthis is the most Beautiful version of the song i've ever heared by far!! Greetings from germany :)

Sabina Higgins is on the verge of tears at the end , bless her.

beautiful video....loved the reading and the song.

She has a unique ability to convey mere words into a visual experience very well done

So many legends. Sheer genius.

Fantastic. I'm crying too.