Liam Clancy Funeral - Graveside Reverie 

A fitting send off for one of the best Irish singers there will ever be

Thank God the Irish can sing sad songs for the rest of the world.

and that ladies and gentlemen is how to conduct a burial.

As it rains, heaven is weeping

I swear I'm not crying. I just have something in my eyes. Oh, who am I kidding. I'm bawling right now.

I have just watched this video. I was very touched. What an Irish farewell. ❤❤❤❤

The person singing it on the microphone is my father who was a good friend of Liam who's name is also Liam we had many a session with Liam and Donal in Ring County Waterford was a sad day for music in Ireland may he rest in peace

The best Irish ballad singer I've ever heard. Rest in God's peace, Liam Clancy.

Liam was always "on stage" so to speak, always happy to recite a poem , sing a song, or tell a good story. Rest in peace Liam.

All funerals should be like this, beautiful.

When I was 17, before I left my native country, I sang Parting Glass a hundred times. That was over forty years ago, I never went back to live, and I still treasure this song. Many, many thanks to the Clancy brothers.

I watch this beautiful video often and I am still moved by the wonderfull tribute to the late Liam. His singing of Will You Go Lassie Go is absolkutely brilliant and will never be equalled. R.I.P. Liam.

Of all the entertainers that have passed, I find it difficult to imagine Liam dead; He was so full of life; and never got off the stage so to speak. I had the privilage of meeting him and many times saw him perform as both solo artiste and with Tommy Makem, never agarn again will we see their like. thanks for the footage, it allows us that couldn't be there in person to witness the fine send off.

Hi Ben, I uploaded this almost 5 years ago and sang the Parting Glass at my father's funeral three years later.

This is how to do it. My daughter played this on concertina for my brother at his funeral. Great send off as he was massive clancy brother fan

one more time this old Scotsman is moved to tears by Liam Clancy ,who with his family and Tommy Makem were the High Kings of Ireland !! I was thrilled to hear them live in concert , and they are in my heart always, Albainn gu brath agus Eirinn gu brath

Rip Liam Clancy, the music never dies

Made me cry.. It would be a nice thing to see more people gathered like this and sing songs at the gravesite.

I can't wait to go to ireland. I am so proud of my irish heritage, and their excellent music. RIP clancy, thank you for the music

I was there that day. It's a good video, but I'll always remember each drop of rain landing like they were all placed in the moment in the middle of the singing and the fantastic rainbow that came. It was a very deep, beautiful and spiritual moment as though Liam was performing his final bit of theatre.

A Great soul, sorely missed, never, ever to be forgotton, but recalled with a smile and the kind of love of a brother.

A great farewell to a great singer and a marvellous fascinating man.

Who wouldn't want to have a 'send-off' like this of their own? I tell my friends and family, when I die, I want them to drink and sing, and wail and cry and party, all at once. The saddest part of having a good memorial like this one, is the departed doesn't get to be there to witness just how important and loved he/she was.

Just a great guy, not many people my age would listen to the Clancys but i love listening to them, especially Liam what a character. Rip man.

Just so nice to revisit this, great farewell to Liam. Never forgotten always in our hearts. Thanks too to all the Clancy Brothers for giving us some of the great pleasures of life - SONGS AND MUSIC.

rest in peace this guy was awesome

I just discovered Liam Clancy's music this morning. Was saddened to learn he had passed on. May his Spirit live On For Ever!

one of the most powerful funeral I have ever seen.... the day in fare future when its my time to go I wish the people would sing similar powerful songs at my grave

Absolutely glorious! That’s how it should be! Partings are temporary! Thank you for sharing these holy harmonies! Till we meet, never more to part; God Bless!✨🤍✨

I met Liam Clancy in An Ring back in the late 90's. I can tell you that he was a good and decent man, full of fun, life, and vision for Ireland and the world. Mooneys Pub, I think it was called. A terrific man, with young people who admired him greatly. Teaching them all about the nature and reason of song.

Oh, what a shock to me to discover this 4 months after his death! Liam was one of my few living legends. RIP, Liam, you'll live forever in your lovely songs.

Happy birthday Liam Clancy. I visited the grave today

An Irish romantic poet who gave the world so much with a very special gift.....Irish music.

My Dad introduced me to the Clancy brothers - He loved them and he died 10 months after Liam at age 75. So my Dad and Liam are probably having a great ol chat up there! Rest in Peace Dad and Mr Clancy with much love Karen. xoxox

Thank you Janette, it all happened so spontaneously and I was just lucky to be there and have my camera at hand. BTW (to ENYRB), the guy in the middle is a Clancy, Finbar, a nephew of Liam's and a son of Bobby's....he's now with The High Kings, continuing on a great tradition.

Blessings on you, Liam. Thank you for the music you brought into the world.

beautiful sendoff for a great talent. Thank you for posting this. Met the man me self years ago and am a better man for it.

Just so nice, a great tribute. Ah Liam we still hear your voice, your songs. Thanks Liam for all the pleasure that you gave us with your singing, your great songs, your great music.

Love these songs

This is an outstanding video. A fine tribute to a fine performer, and a credit to everyone a the graveside.

RIP Mr. Clancy, you have touched so many people beyond the borders of Ireland. I'm glad you funeral was just as touching.

Respect from America

Wow… just amazing… a great way to remember Liam Clancy. Hope he's still singing in heaven...

wow, that brought a lump to my throat, it doesnt get much sadder than that, thanks for sharing that special moment with us..RIP Liam..

the best ballad singer this world ever saw ,rip liam clancy ..

I travelled to Piltown from Dublin on the day and regret not going the further mile to pay my respects. Jesus what a man. I brought my twice widowed mam to see him in the NCH and he delivered his beauty and voice only masters can dream of .

No one could interpret the emotion of a ballad like the great Liam Clancy.

WHAT A GREAT TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN AND A TRUE ICON ,IM LEBANESE AND I JUST LOVE ALL OF LIAMS SONGS HE TRULY TOUCHED A LOT OF PEOPLE,,,,,,,,,,,SING AND GO IN PEACE LIAM,,,,,,,FROM BEIRUT LEBANON SAM AWADA...........

What a perfect graveside service for this wonderful and talented man. I can think of no finer tribute. Thank you for the music, Liam and your brothers and Tommy as well.

I'm just sorry it took me so long to discover his music... RIP, sir... Go raibh maith agat, for the wonderful spirit you left behind...

Some man for one man. Liam singing Waltzing Matilda is probably one of the finest renditions of a ballad I have ever heard.

These men were flagship of our country ,long before it was fashionable to be Irish ,God Bless all the Clancy brothers and Tommy Makem Lord have mercy on there souls

I was introduced to him when I was a mere 9 years old. Fell in love with his music immediately. Am I weird?

Liam is a legend. What can I say? May he rest in peace xxxxxxx

this still tugs at the heartstrings and with good reason. Low you Liam snd your songs forever.

Tears and rainfall,, God bless.

189 comments! I'm now 190 and it's amazing how little some know of Liam and his band of gypsy's. Grew up in Rockaway, NY, Irish riviera and at 16 frequented the bars and although the Beatles, Stones, Grateful Dead were permeated in our brains. the Irish bars had Sinatra, Dean and various other artists but the Clancy Brothers we played and played often. Saw them in concert and listen to them now often. Music is eternal, far more than this poster so Liam, Tommy, Patrick and Tom Makem we're still listening and you're still a part of my life and I'm sure many others as well. Pax!!

Just visited Liam`s grave to pay my respects. It was something I just had to do, it`s hard to believe a man that brought such joy to so many and did so much in his life is now silent. The graveyard is on the way into Ring on the right, it cant be missed.

The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. May they liven up the Heavenly band.

RIP Liam. Thank you for your love of our culture and your ability and talent to bring out to the masses in your songs..I have been enjoying your music for almost 50 years now. this crazy world was a better place with you in it and you will be greatly missed. my condolances to your family.

One of the most beautiful tributes I've ever seen. So befitting the man.

RIP Liam , tes chansons et ta voix restent avec nous ...

dont know why but the night i heard liam clancy died for the first time in my life i felt old :( god bless liam

That’s so sweet that send off for a brilliant musician singer, what an person also,, god rest u Liam ,,,, you’ll never be forgotten,,, 👏👏

Proud Sendoff for Liam

What a fitting tribute to a man who left a mark that will live on for many, many years. I'll always remember the tribute he did for Luke Kelly, such a touching speech. Thanks for the upload, it's a very touching scene.

Without Liam Clancy there could have been no Bob Dylan. Just one of the many singers and people touched by this man...

Liam and Tommy Makem were just about the only entertainers I ever paid to see. Can't believe they're gone.

ireland have lost yet another great son and he'll sadly be missed r.i.p

I cant stop watching this video Liam clancy legend. Total Legend,

for ever in the harts of all irish people,i can only say thank you mr clancy for all the memorys of when my family sang your songs, and to see these people sing load and proud brings feelings of joy R.I.P

My all time favourite folk singer.absolute legend.liam and his music will never die.xxx

Haven't seen this clip before, rest in peace liam brought tears to me eyes.

Thanks for sharing his home going from Ireland....very special and meaningful.

I don't know how he could sing it, I'm bawling like a baby singing it now all these years later. Grew up hearing them almost every day as a child and we we listen to them now at Christmas along with the next generation of kids.

after watching this a few times I realized the singer leading 'Lassie' is Finbarr Clancy, nephew of Liam (and Paddy, son of Bobby) and now a terrific lead member/founder of the High KIngs group...carrying on wonderfully, bit less hair these days :)

God bless irish people . He trully did

farewell, and enjoy the calm breeze and free fish that jump aboard your boat..a true ballad singer with a great gift and voice. r.i.p

Wonderful.

Lovely & moving....... Thanks for uploading. R.I.P. Liam.

Liam Clancy , Paddy Clancy and Tom Clancy along with Tommy Makem made up one of the all-time great singing groups. I first saw them on Ed Sullivan's show in the late 1960's. My family fell in love with their music and humor. We looked into their background and found out they came from the same region of Ireland as did my family many years ago. We discovered, that we were 2nd or 3rd cousins. During our lifetime and their years of performing here in the USA we had the honor of seeing them and meeting them after some of the shows. All of them were wonderful; especially to my aging mother. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day ... Erin Go Braugh ... "Slainte" !!!

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful singer and man thank you for the memories Liam

Where but in Ireland can mourners sing at the graveside of the one they all loved?

God rest you Liam and thanks for manys the memory

Still missed.

Fitting tribute to a wonderful singer and a songwriter. What a voice!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!

Thank you for posting this moving tribute.

Absolutely lovely. Rest in Peace, Liam. I recall attending many of Liam and Tommy's tavern shows in Ottawa. Such a wonderful place in time.

thanks a million for uploading this it is wonderful..

a true irish fairwell

The veil of tears........a new life begins..many blessings..you have not lost...he still there with the Angels

Liam you are sorely missed!!

Thank you for posting. Fantastic and incredibly moving stuff indeed.

I watch this and cry............ we were in carrick last year and paid our respect to the man. we also saw him the year before in dublin perform......... Thank you for sharing this

I love the Clancy brother's especially Liam great ballad singers

Great to see the guys from the High Kings present... RIP Liam....

I have seen some farewells but I have to say this is the loveliest blessed farewell I’ve ever seen, god bless and rip ☘️☘️☘️

Magnificent!!!!!! This man deserves a beautiful send off.

I had not heard until just now that Liam is no longer with us. I am tearful, which is no mean feat for this old bugger. Vale, Liam. I treasure your memory and that amazing concert in Brisbane 1976. Greg

he was the best of all