Grace (Jim McCann song)

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"Grace" is an Irish song written in 1985 by Frank O'Meara (melody) and Seán O'Meara (lyrics). It tells the story of Grace Gifford's marriage to Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail, hours before his execution in 1916. It was released as a single by Jim McCann and reached number 2 in the Irish charts, staying in the charts for 33 weeks from 1 April 1986. Jim McCann described it as:A good new song about an old subject. Former politician Donie Cassidy, who owns the rights to the song, has said: It's a beautiful love song. The words in the first line of the chorus: 'Grace just hold me in your arms and let this moment linger' – they are just haunting, and so many people can resonate with it. The song has been recorded by artists including The Dubliners (including Live from the Gaiety 2002), The Wolfe Tones (You'll Never Beat the Irish, 2001), Rod Stewart (Blood Red Roses, 2018), Foster and Allen, John McDermott, The Barleycorn, Anthony Kearns, The Irish Tenors, Donna Taggart (Celtic Lady,...

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