"Grace" is an Irish song written in 1985 by Frank O'Meara (melody) and Seán O'Meara (lyrics). [1][2] It tells the story of Grace Gifford 's marriage to Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail, hours before his …

Jim McCann former member of The Dubliners sings Grace, one of Ireland's greatest love songs.

The lyrics of 'Grace' tell the story of Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford, who were married hours before Joseph was executed for his role in the Easter Rising.

Yet all I want in this dark place is to have you here with me. There won't be time to share our love for we must say goodbye. I love so much that I could see his blood upon the rose. CHORUS. Back to Song …

Mar 4, 2021 · As many people know, the heart wrenching-ballad Grace tells the true story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett, who were married in Kilmainham Gaol hours before he was executed …

This song is the imaginary dialogue between Grace and Joseph in their last hours before his death. It is a tribute to their tragedy, and to the long and hard fought Irish war for Independence.

Songfacts®: This Irish ballad, written in 1985 by Frank and Seán O'Meara, tells the tragic story of Grace Gifford, who married her fiancé, rebel leader Joseph Mary Plunkett, in Dublin's notorious Kilmainham …

Jun 3, 2025 · The first episode of the new four-part series uncovers the story of Grace Gifford, the subject of the much-loved Irish ballad "Grace."

I think about these past few weeks, oh will they say we've failed? I love so much that all I could see his blood upon the Rose.

The story of the marriage of Joseph and Grace Plunkett inspired this beautiful ballad. Grace Tom Clarke was a source of inspiration for the Irish rebellion against British rule in Ireland in 1916.