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Grace Gifford, subject of the song, outside Kilmainham Jail on 2 May 1916, before her marriage on 3 May and her husband's death on 4 May "Grace" is an Irish song written in 1985 by Frank O'Meara (melody) and Seán O'Meara (lyrics).
Francis Xavier O'Meara, [1] known as Frank O'Meara, is an Irish songwriter from Mullingar, best known for the song "Grace", which he wrote in 1985 with his brother, Séan O'Meara. The song was covered by both Irish and international artists, and is about the artist Grace Gifford and her marriage to Joseph Plunkett hours before his execution. [2]
O'Meara wrote "Grace" in 1985 with his brother Frank O'Meara. It is about the artist Grace Gifford and her marriage to Joseph Plunkett hours before his execution. [1] The lyrics were written by Séan and the melody composed by Frank. [2] "Grace" was first recorded in 1986 by Jim McCann, and was in the Irish
This upbeat song by Irish band, The Corrs, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and remains a popular radio staple with its infectious beat and ear-worm lyrics.
She is the subject of "Grace", a song written in 1985 by Frank and Seán O'Meara, which became popular in Ireland and elsewhere and has been recorded by many musicians. [14] The song was adopted by Green Brigade, a group of supporters of Celtic FC who attempted in December 2016 to make a version by the band Glasnevin, Christmas number one in ...
James McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irish entertainer and folk musician.Although a solo artist for most of his career, McCann was a member of the folk group The Dubliners from 1974 until 1979, then later appearing with them in their 2002 reunion and their 50th anniversary tour in 2012.
140 best Irish blessings for St. Patrick's Day. It's normal to hear various "season's greetings" around the holidays, and different types of "best wishes" and congratulatory statements when ...
"Arthur McBride" – an anti-recruiting song from Donegal, probably originating during the 17th century. [1]"The Recruiting Sergeant" – song (to the tune of "The Peeler and the Goat") from the time of World War 1, popular among the Irish Volunteers of that period, written by Séamus O'Farrell in 1915, recorded by The Pogues.