Irish songs

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

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

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Ireland’s Call

Ireland's Call is an Irish national anthem, mainly used for opening rugby matches. A solemn, patriotic song!

Bloody Sunday in Ireland Irish songs U2

Sunday Bloody Sunday, by U2

Do you know "Sunday Bloody Sunday"? This song by U2 refers to the two Bloody Sundays, dark episodes in Irish history.

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Zombie by the Cranberries

The sudden death of Dolores O'Riordan on Monday January 15 has prompted many reactions and tributes. In response, the Cranberries posted a…

An Irish musician in an Irish pub - © Sunshower Shots

Irish songs

Danny Boy

But what lies behind "Danny Boy", the iconic Irish ballad that touches the soul with its melancholy melody and universal lyrics?

Irish songs

Les lacs du Connemara by Michel Sardou

Discover the origins of the song "The Lakes of Connemara"! A song that made Michel Sardou's triumph, but also Ireland's in France!

Sinéad O'Connor in the "Nothing Compares 2 U" clip

Irish songs

Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinéad O’Connor

Do you know the song "Nothing compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor? This hit has captured the hearts of an entire generation and hasn't aged a day!

Irish songs

The Galway Girl song

If you're in Ireland, you won't have to look far to hear "Galway Girl". It has become an integral part of the Irish identity!

A traditional Irish music session in an Irish pub, where Dirty Old Town is performed - © Stephen Power - Tourism Ireland

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 is its trademark, its identity: here, people love to sing, dance… create. Feel alive.

Iconic songs throughout Ireland

An eclecticism that highlights traditional Irish music

Let’s be clear: Ireland has a vast heritage in musical creation! Great names in traditional music, such as the Chieftains, the Dubliners, Planxty, and the Pogues have simply helped Ireland shape an incredible cultural identity.

It’s no coincidence that most Irish pubs in the country enjoy playing classics sometimes over 50 years old! These old songs remain part of Ireland’s cultural soul… And are known by all the Irish!

To make sure you don’t miss any subtleties, here is a brief overview of the greatest classics of Irish music: a must-know if you want to shine at the pub!