Huan72 687 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have loved this song for many years, thought I would share it in case some have not heard it before. True story that is 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Was at the statue this year, fantastic! Hair's on the back of my neck stood up reading it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 thank fook you didnt post this on the lurcher section on a friday night. youd have started murder. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perthshire keeper 1,239 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 i was going to post the same thing last week bud thought against it............is that ronnie drews version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huan72 687 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 thank fook you didnt post this on the lurcher section on a friday night. youd have started murder. I know, that's why I played it safe and put it in here, especially after last nights Mr brick thing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huan72 687 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 i was going to post the same thing last week bud thought against it............is that ronnie drews version? No its not but there are some really good Ronnie Drew versions on you tube, one with an excellent penny whistle on it.................well worth a listen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Brilliant song and a lovely story too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perthshire keeper 1,239 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 i was going to post the same thing last week bud thought against it............is that ronnie drews version? No its not but there are some really good Ronnie Drew versions on you tube, one with an excellent penny whistle on it.................well worth a listen i LOVE the dubliners i have next to me a whistle given to me by john sheahan in Aberdeen a few years back one of my prized possesions 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sowhat 1,572 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thanks for sharing, a lovely story, and a great song 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 586 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I often pass this pub with a painting of the sporting hero above the door. nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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