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Luke Kelly: A Folk Music Icon

Luke Kelly, an iconic figure in Irish music, left an indelible mark on the folk music scene with his powerful voice, passionate performances, and unwavering commitment to social justice. As a founding member of The Dubliners, Kelly's influence extended far beyond the...

The Horslips: Exploring the Celtic Rock Phenomenon

The Horslips is a legendary Irish rock band formed in 1970. Their unique sound blends traditional Irish music with rock, creating a style that has been dubbed "Celtic rock." Over the years, they have become a cult favorite among fans of both rock and traditional Irish...

The Hothouse Flowers: A Unique Blend of Irish Folk and Rock

The Hothouse Flowers are a band that formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1985. Their music combines traditional Irish folk music with rock, blues, and gospel influences, creating a unique sound that sets them apart from other bands. The Early Days of the Hothouse Flowers The...

Sinead O'Connor: The Powerful Voice of an Irish Icon

Sinead O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the late 1980s. She is known for her powerful vocals and her socially conscious lyrics, as well as her outspokenness on a variety of issues. In this blog post, we will take a...
Roaring with Passion: Exploring the Music of Aslan

Roaring with Passion: Exploring the Music of Aslan

Aslan is an Irish rock group from Dublin who first formed in the 80s. They are not widely known outside of Ireland and have become known as one of our best-kept secrets. The story of Aslan Aslan came from the...

The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors formed in 1986 and released fifteen albums. They have achieved nineteen top-thirty hits and are renowned worldwide for their energetic live performances. A line-up which has continuously vacillated over...

Mary Black

Mary Black

Mary had great musical talent from an earlier age and was influenced by her musical parents, brothers, and sister. In 1983 Mary released her first solo album, Mary Black. The album performed brilliantly in the Irish...

Exploring the Life and Legacy of The Dubliners

Exploring the Life and Legacy of The Dubliners

The Dubliners first formed in 1962. Since their formation, they have played many great songs and have become much loved all over the world. Popular with performing such songs as Whiskey In The Jar, The Wild Rover, The Rocky Road To Dublin and many more. The Dubliners...

Celtic Charmers: The Irish Rovers

Celtic Charmers: The Irish Rovers

There Irish Rovers were a traditional band formed in 1963 whose career would span over 40 years. Canada 1963 was the year when two young lads from the north of Ireland met for the first time at an Irish event in Toronto. George Millar who was 16 years old at the time...

Rock Legends and Activists: U2

Rock Legends and Activists: U2

It would be safe to say that U2 has become the most successful band to travel the globe and still keep their unique sound that everyone loves. U2 concerts across the world are usually sold out within a matter of hours and the lads from Dublin wanting to please all their fans have no worries of playing an extra gig wherever they are playing.

Rocking with The Boomtown Rats

Rocking with The Boomtown Rats

The Boomtown Rats are an Irish rock band led by Bob Geldof, known for socially conscious lyrics and high-energy sound. Their hits, “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap,” propelled them to fame in the late 70s/early 80s, leaving a lasting legacy in the rock genre.

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