I was a Garda (Police officer) in Niall's hometown of Mullingar for a couple of years. One night in 2014, a colleague and I were on patrol and Niall was out on a night on the town with his mate. Towards the end of the night, we decided to bring him and his mate home as was being swarmed by many young lady's (lucky guy). The craic we had with him in the patrol car was brilliant. He's a gent like his dad, Genuine and sincere. Westmeath's finest! Well done Niall, beautiful version of Spancil Hill.
I love meeting a down to earth Garda like yourself. Honest and straight up as a Garda should be. There's a lot to be said for it. Fair play to you sir.
There’s something inside Irish people that transcends the physical…. A pain and sorrow for the ghosts of our comrades but a bond with our fellow Irish souls
I'm proud to be Irish and proud of our wee island of EiRE being in Whitehouse America and with niall his feet are still grounded. Keep her mighty niall
Let's not lose the old songs. They have Ireland's history in their stories. The Irish often reuse melodies to newer words, and all are important. This is a gold rush song.
So proud. Great idea to do a traditional Irish song along with his own. I know he was shitting bricks but to look so confident up there and to make the room laugh is a real testament to the guy
It was the Irish in America that fought and won the Revolutionary War for us. And many of the wars since. They're brave and tough and have huge hearts.
Nerves of steel boyo....You made me proud, we did indeed flock to America's shores, and they gave us a shot, it took a while, but we fought, clawed, slaved our way into the middle class and respectability, and we would not have wanted it any other way.....!
We bury my Grandad in the morning. This is one of his favourite songs. Niall you nailed it!! You're one of Ireland's finest just like my Grandad and I'm so proud that you are representing Ireland, there's nobody more suited. NIALL HORAN FOR PRESIDENT! Much love from Offaly 🇮🇪☘️☘️ Thinking of you Grandad, this one's for you ❤
I heard someone in the audience mention Northern Ireland in reference to this song. No no it is a Co Clare song. Spancil Hill is in Co Clare, on the Tulla Road between Ennis and Tulla and it always reminds me of my father Ned Kelleher. This is a lovely version by Niall.
I’m not Irish, never been to Ireland but good God Niall! You truly have arrived. More power to you, your music and all your endeavours. Wish you all the best from my part of the planet.❤❤❤
What an amazing ambassador representing Ireland , so talented, so gifted and so many cores of great personality wrapped in great manners , love Niall ❤️
How special was this.Niall has the most beautiful voice, so glad he has this success.A beautiful, generous ordinary guy.We need more of him in this world ❤
Yes he should make a whole album like this. I love the old Irish songs like this. With his voice he did the beautifully. I stop what I was doing and just sat here with my eyes closed and just listened to him sing that beautiful song. I did not want it end.
Oh wow, this really showcases what a lovely voice he has. What an honour to perform in from the the president like that. He seems like such a nice young man too. He’s a great ambassador for the younger generation of Ireland today.
✨ LYRICS ✨ Last night as I lay dreaming, of pleasant days gone by, Mind being bent on rambling, to Ireland I did fly. And I stepped on board a vision and I followed with the wind, 'Til next I came to anchor at the Cross of Spancilhill. It being on the twenty third of June, the day before the fair, When Ireland's sons and daughters, and friends assembled there. The young, the old, the brave and the bold, came their duty to fulfill, At the parish church in Clooney, a mile from Spancilhill. I went to see my neighbours, to see what they might say, The old ones were all dead and gone, the young ones turnin' grey. But I met the Tailor Quigley, he's as bold as ever still, And he used to make me britches when I lived in Spancilhill. I paid a flying visit, to my first and only love, She's as white as any lilly, gentle as a dove. And she threw her arms around me, saying Johnny I love you still, As she's now the farmer's daughter, and the Pride of Spancilhill. I dreamed I held and kissed her, as in the days of yore, She said, ah Johnny you're only jokin', as many as the time before, Then the cock he crew in the morning, and he crew both loud and shrill, I awoke in California, many miles from Spancilhill. I awoke in California, many miles from Spancilhill.
As I get older I often reflect and ponder on my irish heritage and what would have been if my father moved there as he was going to in the late 70s. My whole family hailing from Galway Dublin and donegal. To be honest it does hurt me that I wasn't born there. But when I hear all these beautiful songs that my dad used to sing and when I think of my family's journey I just get lost in it all and smile through the music. God bless Ireland. Well done niall
I’ve also struggled with my heritage a lot having been born in England with most of my family hailing from Tipperary and Donegal. I find myself listening to Irish music like this more than anything else. Nothing stirs the soul like Irish music sung beautifully, but then again you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy it.
It's mad how the power of the Irish gene and its heritage and music runs deep. Know that it is in you and enjoy letting it out, you are always welcome as when you are in ireland know that you are home
yes Catherine, you are so right, you wonder where they come from, actually, would love to meet you Catherine, you seem so like the woman would love to fall in love with, yours lost in California
_"Come On The Banner"...Spancil Hill -Written by Michael Considine from Spancil Hill (1850-73) and popularised in Ireland by the late Robbie McMahon also from Spancil Hill, County Clare, Ireland in the late 50's_
Must be something in the water in Mullingar. First Joe Dolan and now Niall Horan. Both very talented in their own ways and both good ambassadors for Mullingar. ❤️❤️
I've been watching Niall on the Voice. I love his interpretation of Blake Shelton's accent. He's such a nice guy and so talented. Love the banter between him and Blake as well. Niall's voice is so lovely. Love his story telling songs, but then I'm Irish too. Hope he goes far.
I don't agree. I've been living abroad for many years and when I meet young Irish people out here or when I go home, I feel they have a stronger sense of their identity and traditions than my generation had at their age.
His voice is perfect for traditional Irish songs. He should do a whole album in this style.
You’re not wrong there
That's because he is Irish... Takes a real Irishman to do an Irish song justice. ☺
First verse was poor. It was if he was trying to over accentuate his Irish accent. Got better as the song went along
Agreed!
@@celtic333ful As an Irish person, I disagree with that
I was a Garda (Police officer) in Niall's hometown of Mullingar for a couple of years. One night in 2014, a colleague and I were on patrol and Niall was out on a night on the town with his mate. Towards the end of the night, we decided to bring him and his mate home as was being swarmed by many young lady's (lucky guy). The craic we had with him in the patrol car was brilliant. He's a gent like his dad, Genuine and sincere. Westmeath's finest! Well done Niall, beautiful version of Spancil Hill.
One of the first songs I learned on the Celtic harp....lovely.
I think he told this story on the Graham Norton show 😂 👏🏻
Think he spoke about that on Graham Norton one night. Good on ye for doing that,the Gardai are fantastic
That was very decent of you to bring him home so glad you had some Craic for your trouble. Born & raised in Dublin IRL!
I love meeting a down to earth Garda like yourself. Honest and straight up as a Garda should be. There's a lot to be said for it. Fair play to you sir.
There’s something inside Irish people that transcends the physical…. A pain and sorrow for the ghosts of our comrades but a bond with our fellow Irish souls
Perfectly said!❤
When he sings Irish traditional songs you can really hear that he is Irish! Beautiful song!
I'm proud to be Irish and proud of our wee island of EiRE being in Whitehouse America and with niall his feet are still grounded. Keep her mighty niall
I appreciate him doing his own songs along with a traditional Irish song
Let's not lose the old songs. They have Ireland's history in their stories. The Irish often reuse melodies to newer words, and all are important. This is a gold rush song.
There's something incredibly moving about traditional Irish music. 😢
Niall’s humour and humility make him a sweet guy.
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Very good 👍
Well done Niall
I'm proud to say I know every word to this song. I'm not Irish but Welsh.
Hi you should search a young lad from County carlow called Dan McCabe, he sings this and other ballads, he's a fantastic voice
Close enough 😉
A fantastic Ambassador for Ireland . A perfect gentleman and fabulous talent. 👏👏
Indeed. A good role model.
Couldn’t agree more ..
Sure!
Ireland wants to be the land of boybands
Weirdos
How weird must this feel for him compared to "normal" concerts - everybody sitting silent and listening - no "you sing"! 😊
Niall said that performing on small venue freaks him out so...
Yes but concert goers today don’t listen. They just want to sing out loud themselves. 🙄
Tough audience! Imagine singing with passion to a bunch of souless puppets.
So proud. Great idea to do a traditional Irish song along with his own. I know he was shitting bricks but to look so confident up there and to make the room laugh is a real testament to the guy
If he was shitting he was in good company with biden
It’s a hard song to sing and he was effortless
@@annedonnellan6876 Weird
@@kjkayjay ???????
@@MarnieRua742 lol the comment I was responding to isn't there anymore
Am I the only one who keeps coming back to this? So good.
This is so beautiful! Imagine a whole album of traditional Irish folk songs! That would be amazing.
Absolute gentleman. I have seen many of his interviews and he has never let himself down once. You get what you see
It was the Irish in America that fought and won the Revolutionary War for us. And many of the wars since. They're brave and tough and have huge hearts.
Too bad America supported the British against us in our own revolutionary war
thank you, that is the way we are, we are warriors by nature, but also kind hearted and caring, yours ,Methuselah
@@mkeibergin3775 I know we are. I'm of Irish descent and my one true love was Irish. He was a brave Marine soldier and had a compassionate heart.
Nerves of steel boyo....You made me proud, we did indeed flock to America's shores, and they gave us a shot, it took a while, but we fought, clawed, slaved our way into the middle class and respectability, and we would not have wanted it any other way.....!
We bury my Grandad in the morning. This is one of his favourite songs. Niall you nailed it!! You're one of Ireland's finest just like my Grandad and I'm so proud that you are representing Ireland, there's nobody more suited. NIALL HORAN FOR PRESIDENT! Much love from Offaly 🇮🇪☘️☘️ Thinking of you Grandad, this one's for you ❤
Can't believe what I've just witnessed!!
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson applauding Niall Horan singing Spancil Hill
Go raibh maith agat
I heard someone in the audience mention Northern Ireland in reference to this song. No no it is a Co Clare song.
Spancil Hill is in Co Clare, on the Tulla Road between Ennis and Tulla and it always reminds me of my father Ned Kelleher. This is a lovely version by Niall.
Has really kept his feet on the ground
He is an outstanding performer
My absolute favourite is when Niall sings traditional Irish songs. Yes, he should do a whole Album of Irish songs. It would sell like crazy.
Porn sells like crazy too
Enjoy
He's not just a pop star. He can really sing- beautiful voice!
The Irish pride I feel watching this. Niall is seriously talented
I’m not Irish, never been to Ireland but good God Niall! You truly have arrived. More power to you, your music and all your endeavours. Wish you all the best from my part of the planet.❤❤❤
☘️💛🇮🇪💚
Wow!!! I’ve never heard Niall sing like that before, just gorgeous. Goosebumps all over
I got them too, he was fab. So proud :)
Making 🇮🇪 💚 proud. Well done Niall.
He is such a NATURAL entertainer!! Very impressive and talented.
Beautiful voice, we just got home from Ireland, the Irish people are so wonderful and welcoming,
Thank you, Cead Mile Failte 💚💚
What an amazing ambassador representing Ireland , so talented, so gifted and so many cores of great personality wrapped in great manners , love Niall ❤️
Yeah, I recall him with the 'Royals' Albert Hall Michael D's visit with QE!
A credit to his family and upbringing....
How special was this.Niall has the most beautiful voice, so glad he has this success.A beautiful, generous ordinary guy.We need more of him in this world ❤
Yea does not say much about the criminals he singing too.
Beautiful song ❤ well done niall 🎶👍🇮🇪 the strong bond between Ireland and America will never die 🇮🇪🇺🇸
Never thought much about one direction, but this guy is talented, tradition irish music at it's best.
You should .. they are great singers!!!
There were some seriously good singers behind the slick packaging and boy-band hype.
Yes he should make a whole album like this. I love the old Irish songs like this. With his voice he did the beautifully. I stop what I was doing and just sat here with my eyes closed and just listened to him sing that beautiful song. I did not want it end.
Oh wow, this really showcases what a lovely voice he has. What an honour to perform in from the the president like that. He seems like such a nice young man too. He’s a great ambassador for the younger generation of Ireland today.
So proud he has a lovely voice for Irish ballads
✨ LYRICS ✨
Last night as I lay dreaming, of pleasant days gone by,
Mind being bent on rambling, to Ireland I did fly.
And I stepped on board a vision and I followed with the wind,
'Til next I came to anchor at the Cross of Spancilhill.
It being on the twenty third of June, the day before the fair,
When Ireland's sons and daughters, and friends assembled there.
The young, the old, the brave and the bold, came their duty to fulfill,
At the parish church in Clooney, a mile from Spancilhill.
I went to see my neighbours, to see what they might say,
The old ones were all dead and gone, the young ones turnin' grey.
But I met the Tailor Quigley, he's as bold as ever still,
And he used to make me britches when I lived in Spancilhill.
I paid a flying visit, to my first and only love,
She's as white as any lilly, gentle as a dove.
And she threw her arms around me, saying Johnny I love you still,
As she's now the farmer's daughter, and the Pride of Spancilhill.
I dreamed I held and kissed her, as in the days of yore,
She said, ah Johnny you're only jokin', as many as the time before,
Then the cock he crew in the morning, and he crew both loud and shrill,
I awoke in California, many miles from Spancilhill.
I awoke in California, many miles from Spancilhill.
THANK YOU FOR THE LYRICS. ❤
@@paulastewart4749 my pleasure! ❤️
As I get older I often reflect and ponder on my irish heritage and what would have been if my father moved there as he was going to in the late 70s. My whole family hailing from Galway Dublin and donegal. To be honest it does hurt me that I wasn't born there. But when I hear all these beautiful songs that my dad used to sing and when I think of my family's journey I just get lost in it all and smile through the music. God bless Ireland. Well done niall
Come visit 💚 Cead Mile Failte 💚
Things are what they are. You were born where you were because you were. There was method in that.
I’ve also struggled with my heritage a lot having been born in England with most of my family hailing from Tipperary and Donegal. I find myself listening to Irish music like this more than anything else. Nothing stirs the soul like Irish music sung beautifully, but then again you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy it.
It's mad how the power of the Irish gene and its heritage and music runs deep. Know that it is in you and enjoy letting it out, you are always welcome as when you are in ireland know that you are home
Probably the right thing to do in the 70’s I’d imagine. Especially the border counties with the north.
Beautiful... One of my dad's favorites. Slainte. Fantastic to see young men from Ireland carrying on the songs.
brilliant.....
wow.......well done......there is always an irishman....everywhere.....
yes Catherine, you are so right, you wonder where they come from, actually, would love to meet you Catherine, you seem so like the woman would love to fall in love with, yours lost in California
A Very Lucky Handsome Irish Singer
Is Niall..🎉
Niall Horan doing Spancil hill justice and it’s not an easy song to sing
His Name is Niall Horan 👍
@@katekilleen7701 I know my phone autocorrected 🤷🏼♀️
Such a beautiful rendition of this song, I've been using this to send my 17 month old to sleep for the past few weeks, works a treat, thanks Niall!
Muppet
@@edgough80 eh? I can see you must be having a good week, and it's only Monday!
_"Come On The Banner"...Spancil Hill -Written by Michael Considine from Spancil Hill (1850-73) and popularised in Ireland by the late Robbie McMahon also from Spancil Hill, County Clare, Ireland in the late 50's_
Must be something in the water in Mullingar. First Joe Dolan and now Niall Horan. Both very talented in their own ways and both good ambassadors for Mullingar. ❤️❤️
That's only two.
It's hardly something in the water.
Emmet Cahill of Celtic Thunder is also from Mullingar.
As is Bressie
@@amb9176 Holy shit you're scraping the bottom of the barrel there.
No show like a Joe show
Good man yerself, just saw this. Amazing, a young man from Mullingar singing at the White House.
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
All you hear about is Harry, but this boy has a voice, and I would definitely buy anything recorded like this. Who needs pop music.
All the boys in 1D have great voices… 👍🏻
Do you remember Simon Cowell's comments on Nialls audition.
Listen to his song Flicker. You’ll definitely love it
@@Nowhatsgoingon11222 Thank you for recommending flicker, definitely a beautiful song 🎵 🎶🎵 🙂
@@ianblackwell8874 my pleasure! I knew you would like it!!
Niall should make an Irish music themed album.
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
That's a mighty version of that song. Way better than I expected.
Spancil hill is a horse fair on every June in Co. Clare, going for over 400 years
Superb. An album of traditional Irish songs would be fantastic.
Niall did a grand job. :)
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Deirdre Horan are you any relation to Niall
Niall so Witty + Charming!!
What a great personality...His Voice ...
So Beautiful!!
Love This Song!!
Well done Niall. Beautiful rendition of Spancil Hill.💚👏👏👏
Lord i am humbled. That's my fav Irish song of all time. I was not expecting that 💚
He is such a lovely lovey genuine lad , always smiling , so proud 2 call him Irish ☘️ . Well done Niall .. 🎉
Superb. His voice is amazing and so authentic for Irish music
The Irish in the White House. Makes me so proud!
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
Wow! He has a great voice and did us all proud. 💚💚
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Fabulous Job Niall , your making your country very proud.
His voice is beautiful 💚
When I sing this song, I sing this last part, the clue..and when my vision faded, the tears...etc.
This was lovely, I'm so glad he got to sing these!
What a gentle man with a beautiful voice singing the story.
He sings trad songs so well; I'd love to hear more...
☺️☺️☺️
Such a beautiful Irish song, You have such a wonderful sense of humor.
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
Brilliant Niall…..from the Glasgow Irish …… ☝️🇮🇪⭐️
Beautiful. Niall you are a great role model for young people and ambassador for Ireland.
Grow up
Beautiful!!! He makes my heart ache to see a homeland I’ve never been to ❤
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Ah Lisa please come home
@@noelmoran5725 It is my biggest dream! One day my feet will touch the land and sea of Ireland and my soul will finally be home. 💕
@ Lisa Wright. Lisa, I think it's time you came over and visited the Emerald Isle. You would love it here. 😂😂☘️🇮🇪
@@bridgetnolan3947 I will absolutely get there one day!
Makes me proud to be Irish 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪❤
OMG this is the first time I have appreciated Niall's voice - he should do more Irish traditional, brilliant
Up the Banner, love this song and loved Niall singing it ❤
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Good on ya Niall. I love this song. Thanks for sharing. Regards P x
Niall has really come a long way! good job ☘
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
I am so happy for him and his continued success.
This version is so Beautiful & re watched it many times 🥰💚
He is fantastic singer 🎶🍾
Fabulous rendition of the song
He is tottally likeable. Love his voiice
Jesus fair play Niall. Only came across this now but it was some effort from you. Would love to see you do a few more old Irish songs
Jesus niall needs to start doing ballad sessions very good
Well done Niall.....brilliant ❤❤
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
His voice is an amazing ! I love this song
Beautifully sung Niall
As a true Irish man who lived In USA God Bless America..... We lov ye
Too bad Biden doesn’t love America
Great to see the DUP in attendance.
Agree! But sadly, for the DUP lads it must have been root canal stuff.
I'm Canadian and I grew up listening to this song
Great tune and well done that kid. Great to see. Does it justice too. Good timing and banter reminds me of Christy Moore ☘️
Lovely. Gave me goosebumps. Would love to hear more like this.
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Proud to be irish! Well done Niall😊
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
I've been watching Niall on the Voice. I love his interpretation of Blake Shelton's accent. He's such a nice guy and so talented. Love the banter between him and Blake as well. Niall's voice is so lovely. Love his story telling songs, but then I'm Irish too. Hope he goes far.
Oh my god this is so beautiful 😭😭
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
It's so sad these songs are dying out the younger generation don't know them at all well done Niall!! 😊
They are not dying out. I know lots of young people who sing these songs and older people and people who are not irish.
I don't agree. I've been living abroad for many years and when I meet young Irish people out here or when I go home, I feel they have a stronger sense of their identity and traditions than my generation had at their age.
No dying out younger generation love these songs, they will never die out
Fabulous voice. Made Ireland proud. ❤
Mary-Lou is just about keeping it together!
Not heard a bad version of this song but wow that was breathtakingly beautiful
You did us proud Niall ❤
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.
Great job. Superbly sung. Not an easy song to do.
❤Beatiful performances......Go on Neill with singing your roots ❤
A lovely powerful voice and lovely song
Beautiful. I could listen all evening.