Irish songs
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Irish songs

Un musicien irlandais dans un irish pub - © Sunshower Shots

Irish songs : the must-haves

An Irish musician in an Irish pub - © Sunshower Shots

Danny Boy

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

Whiskey in the Jar is one of the great hits of the Irish musical repertoire! It's impossible not to hear it on a trip to Ireland!
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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 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!

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