Irish songs

Irish songs

Un musicien irlandais dans un irish pub - © Sunshower Shots
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Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

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Discover Ireland's most famous Christmas song! An outrageous, vulgar song that's become a Christmas classic!
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hymne irlande

Ireland’s Call

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Ireland's Call is an Irish national anthem, mainly used for opening rugby matches. A solemn,…
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Sunday Bloody Sunday, by U2

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Do you know "Sunday Bloody Sunday"? This song by U2 refers to the two Bloody…
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An Irish musician in an Irish pub - © Sunshower Shots

Danny Boy

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But what lies behind "Danny Boy", the iconic Irish ballad that touches the soul with…
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A traditional Irish music session in an Irish pub, where Dirty Old Town is performed - © Stephen Power - Tourism Ireland

Whiskey in the jar

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Whiskey in the Jar is one of the great hits of the Irish musical repertoire!…
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An Irish musician performing The Carraroe Jig - © Lucy Welch

The Carraroe Jig

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"The Carraroe Jig" is an iconic and captivating piece of traditional Irish music, frequently played…
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Les lacs du Connemara by Michel Sardou

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Discover the origins of the song "The Lakes of Connemara"! A song that made Michel…
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Zombie by the Cranberries

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The sudden death of Dolores O'Riordan on Monday January 15 has prompted many reactions and…
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Irish songs

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.

Cult songs all over Ireland

An eclectic mix that gives pride of place to traditional Irish music

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!

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