All four of my grandparents came through Ellis Island from Ireland (1900-1910). None of them met until they came here. They suffered greatly on the voyage over and would never talk about it, but they instilled a sense of pride that my children feel to this day. They were the source of strength for my family. Their children solidified it during the Great Depression and World War 2. They were fearful and yet fearless at the same time. I owe so much to them.

My parents came to the US from Eastern Europe in 1992--a little late for Ellis Island, and not Ireland, true, but still. Three years later, they brought me home to a renovated hotel room-turned-apartment, and my dad had work-study at 9 dollars an hour for a quickly growing family. He's head of the university's observatory now, and we own our own home and land, all six of us and our 12 pets. The Isle may be closed, but the hope hasn't faded.

And now that I have a grandchild, I'll be sure to teach her of her heritage. Between her mother (my daughter) and her father, who also went through he'll to come to this country, she has so much to be proud of.

My grandfather came through Ellis Island just after the turn of the century (1901-02) from Greece. This song has special meaning for me.

This is phenomenal. These four women were an incredible group in the history of Celtic Woman: Lynn, Alex, Chloe, and Lisa. It doesn't get much better.

These girls are very talented and beautiful.

I have been studying Irish history for many years and especially the story of the Isle in music.In all, the storytellers in song bring the true spirit of the emerald isle to all of humankind. The first time I heard "Isle of hope, isle of tears" by the Celtic Woman in concert in Dublin, It was the most emotional time in my life. I immediately located the lyrics and memorised every word. This story still brings me to tears through the years.

My family came through in 1900; hers came earlier in the late 1700s. We first saw each other in 1961 in the Great Smokies, NC and we knew instantly. And so it was that we lived in a golden age, raised out daughters, were thankful that the Lord allowed us to be in this wonderful country and time. 60 years and more were fantastic. Then I had to lay her to her rest. I would like to do it all over again, the same way. Grumpy to Snow.

I don't think there is another young girl who is any better than Chloe Agnew. Beautiful voice added to Celtic Woman. Marvelous song.

I have seen them in Paris, they were absolutely gorgeous!!! Angels on earth... I am looking forward to seeing them again any time in France.

This song is truley amazing and is one of the few songs that is capable of bringing tears to my eyes

It always amazes me that's invariably the outsiders who truly "get" the idea better than we native sons of this great land. It makes me proud to be Celt, a Jew, a yankee, a reb and an injun; in short, an AMERICAN. Thank you, beautiful ladies.

This group along with David (have seen them in person many times since their debut 20 years ago) have yet to be beat by the succeeding ladies and directors. Just saw the latest iteration 10 days ago and I stand by my statement. Have to give props to their newest member Emma. She may bring them back to their greatness

We just traveled to Scotland and Ireland for a two week tour. It was amazing to see the countries in which our ancestors originated, migrated to America and never returned to their beloved homelands. It was a privilege to, in essence, return for them

I love these girls............beautiful..breathtaking.....Slainte'

she sings that classic all so very well. she's so cute. very cute.i love the three tenors version.

Sang this song in my community children's chorus in 7th grade...is one of my favorite songs I've ever sang. Never heard it again until the first time I saw Celtic Woman perform it at Wolftrap in VA, was shocked, and really happy. Also...the first time we rehearsed with our harmonica accompanist, our jaws all dropped and we missed the entrance... oops?

Mein Lieblingslied von Celtic Woman. Habe sie im Frühjahr beim Konzert in Stuttgart gesehen. Wenn sie wieder auf Tour sind gehe ich wieder hin. Die Show ist nur zu empfehlen.

What a great song! Outstanding, touching, angel like voices! THANKS!

I am so happy i just got a solo for this song in our school play and i was told to watch and listen to the singers so i came here!

Chloe Agnew is everything!!!!

Very beautiful song I sing this to my children all the time

I Love these. Lady's they have beautiful voices l wish l was able to see them in person but my body is feebul from hard work they are Angel's on stage.

they look like angels and they also sing like some

Darn, I wish she could give ME that smile and wink!! I remember, about 3 years ago, I saw Celtic Woman in concert when they came to do a Christmas show in Bethlehem, PA. That was a LOT of fun!!

So beautiful to listening to and I love it

These Ladies are incredible..

" I need a ray of Hope, I need a ray of Light, I need a ray of Love. What an awesomely beautiful name you have Anita Rae!!! With love and gratitude for your wonderful sharing

Like. I. Said. Before. These. Sound. Like. Angels. Straight. Out. Of. Heaven.

watching and listening to these lovelies, I am at a loss of words. . . . so i just let them sing to me.

the song made me cry!

This Song is so beautiful :'(( reminds me of the past...

I have two midterms tomorrow that is basically gonna determine my future. I'm slowly falling into despair as I'm not completely confident about them tomorrow. I've been wanting to cry all day, but couldn't seem to shed the tears. After hearing this though, I can't help but cry. This song has given me hope again and I'm more confident about tomorrows exams than I was before. Thank you for posting this video up!

SUCH A BEUTIFUL SONG ;(

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"Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears" On the first day of January Eighteen ninety-two They opened Ellis Island and they let The people through And first to cross the threshold Of that isle of hope and tears Was Annie Moore from Ireland Who was all of fifteen years Isle of hope, isle of tears Isle of freedom, isle of fears But it's not the isle you left behind That isle of hunger, isle of pain Isle you'll never see again But the isle of home is always on your mind In a little bag she carried All her past and history And her dreams for the future In the land of liberty And courage is the passport When your old world disappears But there's no future in the past When you're fifteen years Isle of hope, isle of tears Isle of freedom, isle of fears But it's not the isle you left behind That isle of hunger, isle of pain Isle you'll never see again But the isle of home is always on your mind When they closed down Ellis Island In nineteen forty-three Seventeen million people Had come there for sanctuary And in springtime when I came here And I stepped onto its piers I thought of how it must have been When you're fifteen years Isle of hope, isle of tears Isle of freedom, isle of fears But it's not the isle you left behind That isle of hunger, isle of pain Isle you'll never see again But the isle of home is always on your mind The isle of home is always on your mind

goosebumps...

Wonderful song!

Amazing. Thanks for sharing

Beautiful 💗

ITS VERY British ...Absolutely.

Amazing.

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Another excellent version by Celtic Woman , but the lyrics should be the Isle of HOME is always on your mind.

amazing.

Love this.

Great song really good

@RaeLoveArt Wow, that's really amazing. You know, I think Anita Rae is a perfectly wonderful name. :) Thanks for sharing.

初めて聞く曲なので、何とも言えない。良い声してるのは、確かです。🎉

I LOVE THIS music ! ( 3:40 )

this always makes me cry #proudtobeirish

@greenday2themax actually they r bagpipes they are basically just electirc powered instead of breath powered. makes it easier for people with not as good breath support to play them and for the sound to be more pure.

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i love this song. im 12.

I am 10 but its actually a toe tapper this song!

Error in lyrics: It should be "But the isle of HOME is always on your mind."

in school I will sing this

Lol my dad won't stop listening to this

Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears By Celtic Women - Lyrics

You got the chorus lyrics very _slightly_ wrong; they _start_ with "Isle of hope," yes, but the last line of said chorus is actually, "but the isle of *_home_* is always on your mind!" They're singing about being in a land of hope & dreams, with an unknown future, but that despite how amazing/frightening it might be, you're always going to miss/think about the _home_ you came from (in this case the isle/island of Ireland).

As I could check on the Entries Record Books on Ellis Island personally, many a Garabieta members from the Basque Country landed there. Do they still feel the bond to their roots at this end?

Brilliant ❤❤❤ 1:36

Why did I automatically think of Kingdom Hearts when I first heard this song?

Did you seriously handheld-record the TV with a camera? At the very least you could've put it on a tripod or /something/ but ... wow

I wish the original four were back together for they are not the same

I am of Irish ancestry on both sides. My dad side last name speed. My mom side last name Miller.

No primeiro dia de janeiro de 1892 Eles abriram Ellis Island, e deixar que as pessoas através E o primeiro a cruzar o limiar dessa ilha de esperança e lágrimas, Era Annie Moore da Irlanda Quem era tudo de quinze anos Ilha de esperança, ilha de lágrimas, ilha da liberdade, ilha de medos Mas não é a ilha que deixou para trás Essa ilha de fome, ilha de dor, ilha que você nunca vai ver de novo Mas a ilha de esperança é sempre em sua mente Em uma pequena bolsa que carregava, todo seu passado e história E seus sonhos para o futuro, na terra de liberdade A coragem é o passaporte, quando estiver velho mundo desaparece Mas não há futuro no passado, quando você está quinze anos Ilha de esperança, ilha de lágrimas, ilha da liberdade, ilha dos medos Mas não é a ilha que deixou para trás Essa ilha de fome, ilha de dor, ilha que você nunca vai ver de novo mas a ilha de esperança é sempre em sua mente Quando eles fecharam ilha Ellis, em 1943 Dezessete milhões de pessoas, tinha chegado lá para santuário E na primavera, quando eu vim aqui, e eu pisou seus piers Pensei em como deve ter sido quando você está quinze anos Ilha de esperança, ilha de lágrimas, ilha da liberdade, ilha dos medos mas não é a ilha que deixou para trás que ilha de fome, ilha de dor, ilha que você nunca vai ver de novo mas a ilha de esperança é sempre em sua mente Ilha de esperança, ilha de lágrimas, ilha da liberdade, ilha dos medos mas não é a ilha que deixou para trás que ilha de fome, ilha de dor, ilha que você nunca vai ver de novo mas a ilha de esperança é sempre em sua mente Mas a ilha de esperança é sempre em sua mente

They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

ummm.. correction to the lyrics. it the isle of home is always on your mind, not the isle of hope.

@BaldEagle841 Ofcourse :)

I preformed to this song at the Ohio state fair this year

(1.1.1892) 5 Tage später ist mein Großvater geboren

Is that drummer guy at the end Lisa's husband.

The Ulliean

What happened to the original recording of this? Why can't we get anything but someone making a cheap home recording of it off of the TV screen? What gives?

@sirenaVienna

Great song, but you have some lyrics wrong,

@trupnai640 Goodluck, hope you did well. :)

excellent song…but the station closed in 1954 NOT 1943….

America has a lot of good scary movies actors and clowns come in Ellis Island. Too bad it had to close during the world war 2.

My Prne Is Daendy Boady

Yellow rose of Texas forever😂

what's wrong with the name Anita??

This a sad song

Trump needs to hear this song. There is little chance that Annie was well educated or rich. What she had was a dream.

Does some one like LPs or mlp

@megahosscat Pardon me, allow me to rephrase: That Chloe sure has the face of an angel, I'd be delighted to make sweet passionate love to her. But not before asking her to enter into the sacrament of marriage so we do not sin.

A Borb Ican Reea

@wanderergc do you not have any respect dude if thats the best you can do dude there are websites that you can go to to get anything you want dont disrespect these innocent beautiful angels,, so bugger off dude

at the Ohio rec center

It embarrasses me to think what the U.S. has become.

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They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

at the Ohio rec center

They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

They are as if God sent us a band of angles to perform for al

at the Ohio rec center