Jack Warnock

The Parting Glass

The Parting Glass is a beautiful song, both in words and melody, that dates from the C18th and very likely C17th. 

Originally Scottish, it has been popular right across these islands and internationally as a song of parting at the end of an evening, at times of emigration and indeed at funerals. 

Its timeless air and perfect arc, coupled with the most concise words, have been heard across the globe in versions from the Clancy Brothers to Bob Dylan to Ed Sheeran. 

Imagine it being quietly and solemnly sung on a quayside as family members depart to foreign shores.

Biography

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Jack Warnock is a multi-instrumentalist/singer from Maghera. He is currently Artist in Residence for Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, An tAcadamh Ceoil and IMBOLC International Music Festival. 

As Guitar/Piano/Vocalist in the traditional groups Cóiriú and Meargánta, Jack has performed in the final of Siansa Gael Linn at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on multiple occasions, and at the Royal Albert Hall, London. He is part of The Doc Flock who appeared at the Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 2016. 

Jack won the An Ré Nua (Solo Singing) competition in the lead-up to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and in 2018 was nominated for the prestigious BBC Young Folk Award. Later that year he won the Senior Accompaniment Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. 

Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with many fantastic musicians, playing support for We Banjo 3, Ulaid, Brendan Mulholland and more. Jack has also provided accompaniment for musicians such as Liz Doherty, The Vallely Brothers and Troy MacGillivray. 

As both an accompanist and a solo singer Jack has performed across Ireland and the globe, and is now guitarist and vocalist with his new band, Troda.