The Fields Of Athenry | The Dubliners 2023 Cover

"The Fields of Athenry", written in 1979 by Pete St. John in the style of an Irish folk ballad, is set during the Great Famine of the 1840s, and the lyrics feature a fictional man from near Athenry in County Galway, who stole food for his starving family and has been sentenced to be deported to the Australian penal colony at Botany Bay. 'The Fields of Athenry' has become a widely known and popular anthem for Irish sports supporters.
"The Fields of Athenry" was written in 1979 by Pete St. John.Pete St.
The song was recorded by Danny Doyle in 1979 and reached the top ten in the Irish Singles Chart. The most successful version was released by Paddy Reilly in 1982. It peaked at number four, but remained in the Irish charts for 72 weeks. Two further versions have since reached the Irish top ten: the Cox Crew getting to number five in 1999, while Dance to Tipperary peaked at number six in 2001.
The song was adopted by Republic of Ireland national football team supporters during the 1990 World Cup and subsequently by Celtic supporters in the early 1990s.
The song's popularity, due in part to its use at sporting events, has helped to attract tourists to Athenry. In recognition of this, the town's officials invited Pete St. John to a civic reception and presented him with a mace and chain as a token of their appreciation.
The song is also associated with the Connacht, Munster, London Irish and Ireland rugby union teams. It's also seen by many as Galway's county song, sung at the various GAA matches when the county is playing.
Cover by singer songwriter Shane For Short
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[@amandamariadavenport2734]

Classic!.. Thank you Shane. Perfectly and Naturally executed. Looking forward to the next one!... ❤️

[@amandamariadavenport2734]

You've certainly done this song justice justice Shane!... Gentle with much grace, I closed my eyes and felt at peace, Beyond Beautiful, perfectly and Naturally executed. Thank you and well done. I Love it very much. Looking forward to the next one!.. xxxxxxx❤

[@zalayharsankar]

A lot of Irish history and patriotism contained in this song. Thanks for continuing to inform and entertain us in your song choices 🎉❤

[@MelissaSzarka-cp2cv]

Its a rich & beautiful song. A joy to listen to. 💗

[@JuttaJanzen-Menne-zl1gt]

Oh, what a wonderful, so sad balad of the fields of Athenry... I googled the historic background... I thank you so much, Shane for sharing your very heart touching version sung so well! 🙏💚☘️☘️☘️💚

[@sandycampbell6132]

Thanks for sharing this lovely Irish folk ballad. Love it Shane ♥

[@elainegeber4604]

Beautifully done. It is such a sorrowful piece. Have been there.☺️🇨🇦🍀

[@bethslawson5091]

wow I am so drawn to this song . beautiful end authentic. ❤💫💚

[@user-zp3cj1fp7e]

Beautiful song. Beautiful cover. Well done Shane.

[@elainegeber4604]

The more I listen to your music, the greater my appreciation grows for your musical skills. You cover the range of emotions so very stirringly. Thank you! ☺️🇨🇦🍀👍

[@shaneforshort]

Wow, thank you!

[@JudyTilson]

Shane you are such a wonderful singer just beautiful

[@user-ho7sz9ec1y]

SO MUCH ❤. LOVE LISTENING 2 U , BUT SO FAR AWAY. UR. . UR SONGS R REAL 2 LIFE . LOVE U PLAYING THE PIANO.

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Oh Shane , sang with so much emotion and ur Irish voice just makes it even more beautiful and heart felt 💘😢👌 June 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sonya2812music]

Beautiful song! I have listened to this one (and many of your other songs) almost every night. You make my time at the computer a beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable evening.

[@shaneforshort]

Thanks for listening Sonya

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Beautiful❣️

[@sarahkitz6901]

Shane I love you.

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Thank you Beautiful

[@willcweedon]

Wow, Shane. Awesome!❤

[@susanmcauley4583]

Outstanding & heartfelt.

[@shaneforshort]

Thanks Susan

[@elizabethkennedy2753]

Shane once again you have picke the most beautiful song to sing and your beautiful accent makes it more special it is amazing Shane my superhero and my guardian angel 10000 it of 10 and not forgetting my no1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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You are amazing!❤❤❤❤❤ Over and over with every song... You are unique! I love this song! Congratulations!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Cherri.Bomb.1]

Why do Irish songs always have the best melody?! 🎉🎉

[@shaneforshort]

❤️🎼🇮🇪

[@lyvernecreger-gm6bl]

You are amazing 🎉

[@nwstrouss]

♥️🎶

[@Kellycampitelli]

💚💐🎶

[@nan.starjak]

I've heard so many versions of this song. This is the most beautiful. ❤❤

[@shaneforshort]

Very kind thanks a million 🙌🙂

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Love love it

[@phidadkhar6993]

Aw so touching after reading whats the song all about and the way you delivered it is remarkable!!💚🎤🎶💚

[@shaneforshort]

It's such a great song! Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻🎶

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Excelente version!Tu voz llena mi alma.Gracias!💖💖

[@shaneforshort]

Thanks for the support!

[@el_smokey1]

You have such a soulful voice babe ❤

[@amandamariadavenport2734]

❤

[@marykirwan57]

Brilliant ❤️

[@shaneforshort]

Thanks Mary!

[@esther6719]

This is So So Beautiful Shane ❤❤❤🎼💙X

[@shaneforshort]

Thank you Esther, as always it's very appreciated 🙂🎼

[@ElaineBehan-od2dd]

Lovely shane ❤️

[@shaneforshort]

Thanks Elaine!

[@elizabethkennedy2753]

Shane is that album out yet? Liz ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@01zegar]

maybe Almaz by Randy Crowford

[@shaneforshort]

Maybe!

[@user-zp3cj1fp7e]

Beautiful song. Beautiful cover. Well done Shane.