The Rocky Road To Dublin | Colm R. McGuinness 

STOP MAKING ME WANT WHISKEY AT NOON COLM

I adore that the protagonist of this song is such a cheerful soul that he puts up with having all his possessions stolen and being made to sail the Irish Sea in a literal pigsty, but as soon as he hears English people badmouthing Ireland he goes ballistic.

This man gives nothing but passion every time he sings. I love it.

my mother listened with me and asked: does he breathe at all? now I'm wondering how many breaths were cut from the song... but it was just as magical and wonderful as Irish - as ever! also can't wait for the album!

The masculine urge to listen to Colm asap

I love how the banjo is used for exactly two types of music and both are equally looked down upon by the country of origin, Irish shanties that originated from bogger Irish peasants and blue grass that originated from Irish immigrants that were equally bogger and eventually developed Southern accents and started getting very fermillar with their cousins and such

I LOVE THAT im actually German but this just sounds AMAZING

A rehash of Rocky Road to Dublin?? Ohhhh man, i'm so looking forward to this!!!

Im on a Colm McGuinness marathon.. i'm a very happy man

The lack of pauses in the lyrics is absolutely destroying my poor rock/metal musician brain.

Long life Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤ 🇷🇴 hope you will take your lands back

God I can't stop listening to this mans music.

This is amazing! "Rocky Road to Dublin", is one of my favorite Irish folk songs. Listening to your original cover of it, and your cover of "Star of the County Down" , helps keep me sane on the craziest of work days.

As a Half-Scottish American, Good day to you my Irish brothers!

The pride I feel, the Irish in me dancing! Thanks for the amazing song

Colm you make me proud to be Irish, brother! Lots of love from an Irishman born in England. This cover was fantastic, can't wait for the album!

Another good pub song . It will have them all singing . More table thumping . Let the beer flow.

You know you got something great when you can sing in a voice deeper than that of 99.99% of the population. And that's not even mentioning his high notes and fantastic range. (7,948,118,521 total world population approximate as of May 2022, and 0.0001 percent of that is around 7,900ish people) Presuming of course that I didn't mess up the math, which is definitely possible. I welcome anyone to double check the math, and criticism if I got it wrong.

Again...So Punk Rock!

The lyrics for those who are waiting for the cover to upload: In the merry month of June from me home I started Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted Saluted Father dear, kissed me darling mother Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born Cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins A brand new pair of brogues, rattlin' o'er the bogs Frightenin' all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary Started by daylight me spirits bright and airy Took a drop of the pure Keep me heart from sinking That's the Paddy's cure whenever he's on drinking To see the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me curious style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin' An' asked if I was hired, wages I required 'Till I was nearly tired of the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity To be soon deprived a view of that fine city Well then I took a stroll, all among the quality Bundle it was stole, all in a neat locality Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin' Enquiring for the rogue, said me Connaught brogue Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! From there I got away, me spirits never falling Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing The Captain at me roared, said that no room had he When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy Down among the pigs, played some funny rigs Danced some hearty jigs, the water round me bubbling When off Holyhead wished meself was dead Or better far instead On the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it Blood began to boil, temper I was losing Poor old Erin's isle they began abusing "Hurrah me soul!" says I, me shillelagh I let fly Some Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobble in With a loud "Hurray!" joined in the affray We quickly cleared the way for the rocky road to Dublin One two three four five Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol lol le rah! Hey!

Brillant

finally! I've been waiting so long for this Song

Played this for my old man.. not seen as happy in a long time

just dropping in to pre like, its colm, i already know its gonna be good

I’m a bit surprised it’s taken this long for you to do this song. Can’t wait!

As an Irish man I love this song

Awesomeness! 🥰

HELL YEAH

A song of songs. Like Peggy-O

Oh hell yes, great song performed by a great artist, what a wonderful thing to wake up to.

This is what I needed today, a perfect Irish song from Colm. Day: so much better now.

Don't you ever need to breathe? 😅

Love it, very spot on. I can do it myself! But in a southern accent, lol. Wish I could make a cover.

I've always loved The High Kings version on this song. Can't wait to hear yours!

That's amazing irland song 🇮🇪🍻☘️

Love your music Colm! I always look forward to your next song

Cool. As always. 👍

YES, GIVE ME ANOTHER EARWORM!

While in the merry month of June from me home I started, left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted -

It’s always a good day when I hear this song. The fact that you’ve finally done a cover of this song makes it an even better day. Thank you sir!

Thanks for this.

One of the best versions of one of my favorites from my childhood 💚💚💚

I ADORE this song! I already know your version will be an instant favorite.

Can you make a cover of Spanish Ladies please? That’s one of my favourite shanties 😁

DiScOmBoBuLaTe!

This is going to be good! Colm I would love to hear 'the fields of athenry'

Great song, sweet rendition 😎☘

I've got the biggest grin right now, and my toes are tapping! Love it, and looking forward to the album!

One of my all time favourites being sung by one of the all time greats.

HE HAS INTENSE POWERFUL BASS ... LOVE U COLM😀😀😀

I swear there isn’t a single song that I haven’t added to my playlist to listen to while just doing whatever.

My favourite song of all time by one of my new favourite artists. Much love from germany Colm, cheers!

I didn't even see it yet but I'm already sure that it's going to be amazing!! I adore this song and your voice! You already made my day, I can't wait! 😍❤️

Album drop! Keep singing and take my money! 🤑🤑🤑🤑

Irish songs are great and powerful. When I hear Irish music, I need to dance. You are a great singer.

You should check out some of the works from the Derina Harvey band, I especially like excursion around the bay, the last shanty, and the last Saskatchewan pirate!

Both the song and the album cover (please tell me that is the album cover) are GLORIOUS! So sad I missed the premiere, but as always, thanks for spreading your talent and congratulations for slaying it again! Cheers!

That was bloody brilliant! Best solo cover of this song I have ever heard, no question.. I have heard so many of your performances, and this is definitely up your alley.. Keep up the fantastic work! Cheers from Denmark..

One of my favorite songs!! :D What a beautiful rendition!

Pardon me while I dance along Irish gotta Irish! Awesome job thank you for this one!

Doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, it's still amazing. And Colm, your rendition is simply a work of art. ❤

Not any can beat irish music

My 20 year old daughter is so in Love! LOL.. She's going to kill me if she see's this. I was just introduced to your music. Amazing talent and our favorite tunes! Keep up the amazing work! God Bless!

Just came back to that song few hours ago. What a coincidence 😅

*517 good folks in the Live Chat for the premiere of "The Rocky Road To Dublin | Colm R. McGuinness"* on Tuesday 17 May 2022. Colm's YT channel is now the 105th most popular in all of Ireland, with 143 videos, 393,000 subscribers, 4.5M views in the last 30 days, 67,946,636 total views. Savannah was in the chat today, noting that Colm makes nice hummus, but has never made it for her! (is it too salty?) Thanks to the good folks at Social Blade for the channel statistics & rankings. Anyone can use Social Blade to find cool numbers about many social media site accounts. #StatLord #beautifulspringdayinDCmetroarea

As a pirate I appreciate this song and One for the Leaving for teaching me my numbers

Another Irish Classic! Awesome! Hopefully I’ll be back from school in time to meet y’all ❤️

Your rendition of My Mother Told Me is still one of my son's favorite bed time songs. Killin it with another great one. Keep up the amazing music.

So nice i admire the softness you share with song however like it much when you at occasion roar like the great lion.respect.much love..one love..praise to the HIGH KING.

It was only a matter of time before this came around; especially with that accent ye got. Now we wait for Marie's Wedding & 7 Drunken Nights

What a lad

Wonderful!!!

Honestly, I know im late to the party but those fry vocals near the end caught me off guard. I had to rewind like 6 times just to make sure I was hearing that correctly. Absolutely astonishing good sir! You make my inner Irish proud. If only I could congratulate and thank you in Gaelic but sadly Asian slightly edges out my Irish so no Gaelic for me, just Japanese.

I am in love with Irish music. Greetings from Serbua man,you rock.

Colm is a gifted singer…such passion

I'd love to hear a cover of Can't Go To Hell by Sin Shake Sin if you'd ever get a chance! keep up the good work regardless, you got so much talent!

New Haircut! New Song! New Day! More Irish!!!!!

I'm a simple Colm fan, I get notified he posted, I like the video, then I watch his artistry unfold a few times over

Been waiting for this one mate

YES! This is one of my favorite songs! I'm really glad you are doing another one!

The last "whack fol lol le rah" was so aggresive, masterpiece

Haha this was awesome. I love it.

this one's going into my Sherlock playlist

My dude, my guy, my bro, my colm....I love it!!! Gotta catch up on everything I've missed. Keep em' comin'!!! 🍻🍻🍻

I have been waiting breathlessly for this song! You NAILED it!

This cover totally slaps bro!

One of my all time favorite musicians, one of my all time favorite songs, and one hell of a fantastic morning! Thanks Colm!

Though I absolutely love the vocals in your covers, your instrumentals are definitely what I appreciate most

J ai envie de boire une bière 🍺 dans un pub 🥳

Those traditional songs are just suiting your voice and your energy so perfectly... Love it 💜

Oooo an album release!! I cannot wait! Much love from Liverpool!

I love your music

More goodness! Colm, I must say you've done an impressive job with the lyrical tempo of this song, and congratulate you on what must have been only one take ;) . Thanks for the vibes!

Beautiful!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024

i was folowing along with my jaw harp and it was amazing

When you speed it up to 1x.25 it sounds like a chase theme and I love that- I have that version saved for when ever I'm doing a chase bin a game or daydream.

Sitting here playing call of duty bo cw listening to this and it dawned on me... Cod needs to make a storyline base on the troubles war That shit would be dope

At last!!! It's great to hear your awesome rendition of the rocky road to Dublin

Goddamn, this is perfect.