I’m not of Irish descent, and St. Patrick’s day means naught to me, because (1) I’m Protestant and wear orange on St. Patrick’s Day, and (2) “Danny Boy” is one of the saddest songs ever. Recently, I read (can’t remember where) that someone (a restauranteer/bar tender?) was trying to introduce a more uplifting song for the occasion. I’d go along with that, but being a snotty WASP, I doubt it would make a difference to me.
Why did I know this would be the Muppets? 
Sheer genius.
Thanks to *Miller’s Crossing *the song now reminds me of a guy walking though the woods and expecting to have his head blown off.
This song was maudlin corny muzak to me until I heard Johnny Cash’s rendition.
Nah, Danny Boy was Leo escaping a hit and being an artist with a Thompson.
Sir, I salute you.
From 2:18 it was the tune I’ve always heard. What preceded that? A portion of “Londonderry Air” that was not used for “Danny Boy?” Some other tune in medley? Anyone know?
It’s just a variation on it as far as I can tell.
“The old man’s still an artist with a Thompson!”
ETA: Which, I see, now, was already referenced upthread.
Best wishes,
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