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Irish songs : the must-haves

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Dirty Old Town

Dirty Old Town is a timeless Irish classic, played daily in Ireland’s sirish pubs. A true symbol of traditional Irish music, this…

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Danny Boy

“Danny Boy” is one of the timeless anthems of the traditional Irish repertoire. Considered a classic of the genre, this song is…

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The Galway Girl song

In Ireland, traditional songs have become veritable cultural anthems. And the song “Galway Girl” is one of them! Part of Ireland’s traditional…

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Whiskey in the jar

Whiskey in the jar is one of Ireland’s greatest musical successes! This traditional Irish song is an integral part of the local…

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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!