This is THE song ❤ I saw them play in a small school hall in 1973 when I was 14, they came to Inis Oirr, smallest of the Aran Islands, birthplace of my Mother. I'm 62 now, I will never ever forget that night, it was magical.

This is, by far, one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Andy is a genius, is he not?

I studied with some Irish guys in London in 1979, or thereabouts.They were training to be priests. They introduced me to Ireland, Planxty and Guinness. I worked in Belfast for a couple of months at the end of that year and went down to a music festival in the South where Planxty were playing. What a memory, what a time . I,m now in New Zealand and look back to those days with some sadness.

1995 was the first time a friend of mine brought me to The West Coast of Clare.. Haven't seen her for 25yrs. I'm now in foreign lands. Wonderful memories. A McCormack....... From Kinvara, Galway.

Heard this for the first time tonight, on the eve of my 30th birthday, came home arseholed from the bar my Da put this dvd on, it sobered me up a bit then me old man got the whiskey out and when I heard this it blew me away, couldn't fight the tears away. Jaysus what a beautiful song.

dad died in 2004,him and mum used to take us on hols to all the places andy mentions in the song in clare,you think he wrote it in memory,the year it came out,beautiful song,and its good to cry at any age.

Thinking of my daughter, listening , crying. Most beautiful song ever. Really. Took me 25 years to figure this out

I heard this song when I was a young man and it melted my heart . Forty year later and the experience is the same .

I’m addicted to this song can’t get enough it makes me happy and sad all at the same time

Love county Clare. Took my children there when they were small. They loved the Burren & the beaches, the Ailwee caves. Beautiful place, beautiful song. Saw Planxty in Belfast in 1975.

This song reminds me of my friend Alan who would spend every summer in Clare. He died a few years ago, and every time I want to feel close to him, I play this beautiful song. Thank you Andy

Sorrow and sadness, bitterness, grief Memories I have of you Won't leave me in peace My mind was running back To the west coast of Clare Thinking of you And the times we had there I walked to Spanish Point I knew I'd find you there I stood on the white strand You were everywhere Vivid memories fade But the mood still remains I wish I could go back And be with you again In Milltown there's a pub It's there that I sat down I see you everywhere Your face is all around The search for times past Contains such sweet pain I'll banish lonesome thoughts But they'll return again I walk along the shore The rain in my face My mind is numb with grief Of you there is no trace I'll think of this again In far off lands I roam Walking with you Sorrow and sadness, bitterness, grief Memories I have of you Won't leave me in peace My mind was running back To the west coast of Clare Thinking of you And the times we had there

'Twould bring a tear to a glass eye this song

One of my all time favourite songs.

Oh to be 19 again, in love, and in Ireland.I think my soul stayed behind when I left..

This is the stuff they play in Heaven.

Bloody hell. This is the song. Anyone with a heart. I grew up listening to them. Always come back here. Great writer.

all celtic souls like this song.

Beautiful sound I love that tune so much brings right back to the glory days of folk in the seventies. I feel so lucky to have such great memories of the time.Each one of them were brilliant. RIP Liam O Flynn.

Andy ,what a beautiful ,plaintive song ....leads me back to the real Ireland ..that rugged beautiful coast of Clare...

The finest of musicians the like,s of we shall never see again

Beautiful , I could never get tired of that song and Andy’s wonderful voice , it seeps into your soul !❤

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you.

You don''t have to be Irish to love Planxty! Never knew so many people enjoyed them so much. Great song, thanks for posting this.

I was only about 6 r 7 yrs old when I first heard this. I am now 57 yrs. Living in Nigeria. But there's not a night will pass that I do not listen to this music. Well done planxty ye r all legends.

This song always makes me so sad,all the prople I have known and loved,who are now gone from this world,until we meet again, my love still lives for you.

When I hear Andy, I ll always be young :)

Unique voice unbelievably poignant one of Éire's national treasures.

one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I never get tired to hear it.

planxty are so timeless brings me back to my youth. class act real Irish music. Makes you so proud to be Irish from a land full of beautiful music .

This makes me think of my father, after my mother died. He went through grief and remorse partly because he knew he didn't always treat my mother well. And now he knows he's all alone. When my mother died, I saw her face everywhere and I went through tremendous grief and remorse. I didn't love her enough when she was still alive.

As a west Clare man this song brings tears to my eyes...

'Sorrow and sadness' ............ a wonderful song and performed to perfection

one of my favourite songs of all time

Andy is one of the few BARDS!! No words can describe his emotion's, the way he does the song, and the spirituality and Irish deep, deep, love of our country and the ancient songs and stories. I was lucky to see Planxty in the point. I was very happy to see David Bowie live too! Enjoy this beautiful music and the beautiful Andy Irvine. xxx

Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever. And written by a man who isthemost brilliant musician as well. What a man . I remember playing thison my tinwhistle on arock in west clare with the wind howling x the waves lashing . Over 60 years ago

Andy is beautiful to the core!

Before it was a helpless reminder of unrequited love lost, but I didn't get it then. Now, many decades later, the pain is a small price to pay, it allows for re-living a time together with a dearly departed. Vivid memories fade, but the mood still remains.

ffsf said that Andy is a genius, if you want me to disagree I can not help you, this mans wepons are his voice, his words, his thought and his playing, those are the weapons that that can not be ever beaten, they will stand the test of time.

classic. pure music can be seen with closed eyes, try this. #respect

Seeing the tears roll down Christy's face as I was already in floods did me in. What a piece.

The texture of this music is sublime. Really.

Absolutely beautiful song.

I hold this band and especially Andy in very high esteem.

Liam O’Flynn RIP

One of the best love songs ever written along with "time will cure me", Andy is a true songwriter, he has an incredible ability to touching souls with his music

Beautiful

I used to have another favourite song but now. It's this onwe

More than magic - infinitesimal beauty. My wife, her Mum and Dad and I spent a short time at Spanish Point in 1978 - Unbelievable. I can feel it now 42 years later . Time has no presence when beauty prevails forever. Love and forgiveness

It would be beautiful, if it didn't contain so much truth and pain...I love it though it's been breaking me heart for 40 years. Andy you nailed it with this song mate!

Beautiful song, makes me think about humans. Look at the things we create for our loved ones who have died

Perfection, absolute perfection!

These guys and this line up kept me dreaming through some very dark times in.this my.countrys sojourn. Between.T.Lizzy, Moving Hearts, Plantxy, Scullion, and my Ma beating the rosary into my heathen soul I emigrated to be the "brave new world" of America....aaay. The constant during those wilderness years was my dream iof.that western seaboard croft and a few creamy.pints now and again. Ireland has moved in a direction that neither my grandfathers nor I could ever have envisioned.

complete brilliance

An absolute classic; thanks fellas, especially Andy.

Beautiful song , I saw andy at a solo performance in Maidstone Kent last year very intimate and enlightening evening

I have loved this song since I first heard it in the late 70s. Still hope someday to go to the shores of Clare.

This is the most beautiful, heartfelt music I have heard in a very long long time. Thank you, you wonderful men and do keep singing and playing. You have so much to offer and joy that you give for your songs. Magnificent!

Haunting.....

G. K. Chesterton - Are the men that G-d made mad, for all their wars are merry and all their songs are sad!

thats how a great song shout played and song this is timeless

My God it’s beautiful

In the middle of this dreadful Pandemic, this song soothes my soul.

Wonderful Andy Irvine. Thank you for this beautiful song.

Beautiful .

Just ... Perfect !

Beautiful sorrow, this song.

So perfect and so beautiful!

Beautiful song!

Andy ,congratulations on a beautiful evocative song ,delivered with your unique voice....All we had before this were the Ceili bands and the Showbands ..we of a certain age owe so much to Planxty and Horslips and Rory................................

One of the saddest Songs ever

No words can do justice to this music. Makes me smile, cry, reminisce, hope and much, much more. I have spent many nights alone with Planxty and those nights have been some of my happiest.

Just outstanding.

Andy haunting and beautiful

It's been a long time since a piece of music leaves me in an almost hypnotic state. This one moved me to tears. Just gorgeous. Go raibh míle maith agath.

Possibly the greatest song ever written

THis sound is unique and will ever prevale thank you Planxty

Chills. Exquisite, and heartbreaking.

Love watching the shadows pass over the faces of each of the accompanying musicians, their lips as they sing along... no one is untouched

Pain being the expression of humanity through song, Andy through your music I feel your pain but at the same time humbled, its a beautiful pain because of your music. thoughtful intellect. Thankyou

watching now with liam gone wow sad

Close your eyes. You are now in Ireland....

Me again! I recently heard this song, and now ... I have to play it every day, I LOVE THIS SONG, TRUELY!

Absolutely a magnificent genius.❤

Very touching song. Reminds me of when I first heard this beautiful song.

Makes me think of the cliffs of Mohar in Claire.

This poignant song takes me way back , I love it so much, beautifully sung by a beautiful man, xxx

Yes...agree with you...with "as l roved out"...simplement merveilleuses et intemporelles..!

Thankfully I managed to see Andy just before lockdown last year and he's still doing great stuff. I know I am going to be accused of "heresy" here and whilst I have 4 different recordings of the song by Andy as I love it so much, I still say the best ever version is by Geraldine MacGowan with Chris Jones on guitar (RIP Chris), which is just absolute perfection. Can't wait to be back in Clare for the live sessions again this year after all this pandemic madness. RIP Liam and thank you so much for giving all so much joy over so many years. We miss you man.

amazing

Im from kilkee in west clare and thank you Andy song discribes place too a tee

Great, great, great...!

I've always wanted to visit the west coast of County Clare and County Kerry, where my father's family came from. It doesn't look like that's going to happen, but hearing this lovely music gives me a connection. Thanks for posting..

How does this guy manage to write songs about things that happen to me, long before they happen?

Wonderful! Beautiful words with true meaning. Your song touches my feelings from the past.

I was at this gig. Wondrous ❤☘️🙏🎶💚

Fantastisch song and fine guitar playing. Thank you so much.

belles modulations, beaucoup de finesse !

brings me to tears each time I hear it. memories of Kilkee and Kilrush...

beyond beautiful ! Timeless!