UdeMan on St. Pat's: Liam O'Maonlai

Happy St. Patrick's Day! A song for you from one of my favourite (and most Ireland's most handsome) musicians.

Liam O'Maonlai of
The Hothouse Flowers singing a traditional song, "Sadhbh Ni Bhruinneallaigh" in Gaelic. (Harmony vocals, Kathleen MacInnes; fiddle, Allan Henderson; guitar, Steve Cooney; harp, Allan MacDonald; bodhran, Jim Sutherland.) The song is about an fisherman who presents his case to a woman he hopes to court.

The entire family celebrates.
I always hit a pub with one of my GFs, where we introduce ourselves as the O'Malley sisters. The O'Malley sisters may be invented, but they always get a seat!


Comments

Susan B said…
Just lovely! Makes me want to pull out my bodhan and play along.

Happy Saint Pat's to you!
Susan B said…
oops, left out an r, "bodhran."
Tish Jett said…
Oh, what a treat. Thank you so much.

I'm with you on the spotted scarf/shawl. It sort of says it all: spring/warm/happy/new.

You are quite the stylish writer as well.
M said…
Thanks! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.
materfamilias said…
Why doesn't it surprise me that Pseu has, and can play, a bodhran? Have a wonderful St. Pat's -- drink a green beer for me!
Belle de Ville said…
Duchesse, I haven't heard anything by the Hothouse Flowers in decades. Thank you for posting this lovely song.
And, is there anything that Pseu can't do?
LPC said…
I love the thought of the Duchesse bellying up to the bar at an Irish pub. I married into an Irish American family. In my experience, much of the mythology is true, starting with the gift of gab. Those dinner tables dripping with charm....
tippchic said…
Duchesse- go raibh maith agat agus la feile Phadraig dhuit. Thank you and Happy Saint Patrick's Day- celebrated with more enthusiasm in North America then in Ireland I think! Maureen
Duchesse said…
To all: Sláinte chugat!

At the pub at the end of the street we were introduced to a new drink, the Pickleback, one shot of Jameson’s followed by a second shot of pickle juice. Did not try! One Harp is my limit.

tippchic: Yes, it is a North American tradition probably in response to discrimination, as are most "pride" events.
Duchesse said…
LPC: I was once married to an Irish man of great charm. And of course grew up with some... the characteristics were quite accurate in both families :)
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