Five cousins make up Na Leanai Sands, Na Leanai being Irish for "the children". Eimear, Fra , Moya, Ryanne and Sorcha are children of County Down's most famous musical family, The Sands. Having spent their collective childhoods following their parents on the circuit Na Leanai are proof of the saying 'The apple never falls far from the tree'. The group perform some of the traditional Irish songs and tunes they learned as children from their famous parents and from renowned musicians they've met in their own kitchens or back stage at some of the world's most prestigious theaters and concert halls. Recently Na Leanai have played some of the countries most prestigious festivals and music venues including Fiddlers Green Festival, The Erigle and The Spirit Store. Their debut album Kindred Roots was released in the Summer of 2015 and a second 'Branching Out' was released in July 2017. For more information see www.naleanaimusic.com.
What a lovely surprise/Not surprise. lol I came for the Daughters & Sons performance and stayed for the beautiful music then get my beloeve John Prine in my ears but Na Leanaí. Just became a true fan in the span of about 10 minutes. Wow, thank you for bringing all these words & love & elders to life.
As the daughter & granddaughter of dissident leftists, this makes me incredibly proud. It's so bittersweet. May my sons take this song up soon too. Thank you.
Up down my grandfather barney started the gaa in Kilkeel so I am a down fan through and through its in my blood 5 all ireland champions one defeat against corky up down finnbarr mc manus
What beautiful singing. I found my way here by chance, from a comment under 'Little Boxes' performed by Arlo Guthrie at Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday concert. I'm glad I did.
In Brisbane Australia trying to work out the lyrics of your beautiful song. Hoping someone here can sing it at some sessions. Come all ye .. to the shore with me, Come an’ sail my ships on the .. sea, .. life of mystery, Say goodbye to the boys you used to be. Chorus: Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Say farewell to the land ye love so well, And the girl with secrets yet to tell, Leave her with ribbons for her curly hair, And a bonnie baby that she’ll have to bare. Chorus Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Oh Grainne Mhaol the secret of Ireland, Brave and bold at ev’ry hand, You fight for freedom, you fight for your clan, You fight to keep your only piece of land. Chorus Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Instrumental Verse 1
"Come all ye men on down to the shore with me, Come an’ sail my ships on A gay Lark Sea, I'll bind you all to the life full of mystery, Say goodbye to the boys you used to be. Chorus: Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Say fare thee well to the land ye know so well, And the girl with secrets yet to tell, Leave her with ribbons for her curly hair, And a bonnie baby that she’ll have to bare. Chorus Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Oh Granuaile the secret of Ireland, Brave and bold at ev’ry hand, You fight for freedom, you fight for your clan, You fight to keep your only piece of land. Chorus Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley Come all ye men on down to the shore with me, Come an’ sail my ships on A gay Lark Sea, I'll bind you all to the life full of mystery Say goodbye to the boys you used to be. Chorus: Heave ho it’s off we go x3 We’ll follow Grace O’Malley" This is what I deciphered to fill in your blanks @ Brendan Williams..it seems right to me.., Ilistneed over and over to it.. I wish we could get the original confirmation.. and BTW Thank you so much for posting the Lyrics I am super Stoked you did..!! OOXOO
What did you do to me? I can't get this song out of my ears for a long time now. Which is maybe even more beautiful is Peigín Agus Peadar! Galic is such a beautiful language - sung by you. But unfortunately soooo restive to learn. Hope to see you again in Germany!
Amy barker Funnily enough so am I and I named my youngest daughter after her too. She’s 11 now and proud to think she’s named after an infamous pirate queen
been a fan of the Sands Family for many years and met them often in Irvine from the 70s,onwards and good to see the children of them singing and just as good as the oldies LOL i was lucky to see Dino play in the band, and chatted to Anne. and hope to see the young ones in concert one day. all lovely and talented like the parents. best wishes for the future, Ray. .
