The legendary Barney McKenna. Saw him many times with The Dubliners in the South of England. Just noticed John Sheahan with a Guitar, never seen that! All of of them brilliant and only John left now.
What an absolute hero. The world's a lot emptier a place without you Barney. I'd the lads in the great beyond didn't know what hit them when you Luke and Ciaran rocked up the bar, and started belting out the tunes like the old days. Rest in Peace Mr. McKenna.
Oh no! I can't believe all of the original performers of that marvelous band have now gone. I had so hoped to see this man live one day. Now that chance is gone forever. May he rest in peace and let's hope the band can now reunite in Heaven for that's where he has surely gone!
The Best Banjo Player fore Every Times.I saw him 3 Times in Duisburg,this was Amazing and Unforgettabel Evenings.He is the best for ever and ever and ever!I Love this man,and i'm so so sad that he died and i had not the chanc to see him One more Time!Forever in my Heart!
A pure Genius with the Banjo, so glad I heard him live a several times. Never forgotten, for his playing and his Humour (Barneyism). The world has lost a real treasure a few years ago. RIP
I don’t think I’ve read through a comment section before where every comment is basically in agreement with each other (that this man is legend and loved by all and will be missed) Even the trolls wouldn’t dare disrespect this man God bless your eternal soul Barney)
Every year on then I come back here to listen to this beautiful song. It's amazing how it makes your day, jumping all around like nothing else matters.
Nothing beats a Barney performance. Listened to this performance, loads and loads time . The late Great Barney always made it look easy. The Master at work, always in charge of his instrument. Haven’t said that , he was a great inspiration. You will see lot’s that aspire to the Great Barney’s pace and stile .None come close.
Had the honor to meet the Dubs in person backstage in 2010, they were very nice. Sang with Sean Cannon and his son in a small German Pub the year before. That was nice to. Barney was such a fantastic Banjo Player. RIP, the world lost a pure genius of Music back than when he died
Barney was a true legend and his great wing man Eamon beside him. It was a great privilege to see them live in there prime . What a great video of them together.Sad they are both no longer with us. R.I.P. lads
Barney, don't worry, you are in Heaven. It's just youtube playing here. Carry on Barney, make sure the lads are alight, and aright! And no messing up there!!
i met them a couple of years ago in Hamburg, lucky to stay in the same hotel as them, the Raddison, and loved the chat we had with them all,and we were back stage to meet them . made my stay worthwhile. Ray
i met them in Hamburg and i can say they were all great to talk to , Barney had us in stitches with his stories as did Patsy. met Lukes brother, lovely guy as well. the rest were as well. Ray
Today would have being Barney McKenna’s 77th Birthday had he being alive what a loss no one will ever replace him or come close to him banjo Barney from Donnycarney
