In Ireland, music accompanies the Irish in their daily lives. On the radio, in buses, Irish pubs, restaurants, on the street… Music is everywhere, and is one of the Emerald Isle’s areas of excellence… It’s its trademark, its identity: here, we love to sing, dance… create. Vibrate.
Let’s face it: Ireland has a colossal musical heritage! Traditional music greats such as the Chieftains, the Dubliners, the Planxty and the Pogues have helped Ireland to forge an incredible cultural identity.
It’s not for nothing that most of the country’s Irish pubs enjoy playing classics that are sometimes over 50 years old! These old songs are still part of Ireland’s cultural soul… And they’re a household name in Ireland!
To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the subtleties, here’s an overview of the greatest classics of Irish music: a must if you want to shine in the pub!