"I'll Tell Me Ma," also known as "The Belle of Belfast City" or "The Wind," is a traditional children's song from Ireland. It is widely sung and has been popular for many generations.
The origins of "I'll Tell Me Ma"…
Read more"I'll Tell Me Ma," also known as "The Belle of Belfast City" or "The Wind," is a traditional children's song from Ireland. It is widely sung and has been popular for many generations.
The origins of "I'll Tell Me Ma"…
Read moreThe Irish Pub Song is a celebration of pubs and being able to find one in practically every corner of the world. Though pubs come in all shapes and sizes, most have very similar features and you are bound to…
Read more"The Rising of the Moon" is an Irish ballad recounting a battle between the United Irishmen, led by Wolfe Tone, against British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
The song tells the story of a secret meeting between Irish…
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"Don't Go for the One" by Gaelic Storm is a humorous and light-hearted song that recounts a comical misadventure with snails. The story unfolds as Harvey's is tasked with acquiring snails to impress his sister's French husband. Despite knowing he's…
Read more"The Night Paddy Murphy Died" is a beloved Newfoundland folk song that chronicles the demise of a man named Paddy Murphy and the uproarious antics of his friends during a traditional Irish wake. Often attributed to Johnny Burke, a popular…
Read moreO’McPub Band had been looking for a song they could perform which would demonstrate Ireland’s connection with the rain. Ireland is known for its abundant rainfall and temperate climate. Ireland is also associated with the color green, which comes in…
Read more“Fiddler's Green” is a concept well known to seamen of all types. While the interpretation of what Fiddler’s Green is has varied overtime, most see it as representing a paradise reserved for seasoned sailors who had devoted their life to…
Read more"The Leaving of Liverpool," also known as "Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love," holds a significant place in folk music as both a lyrical lament and a sea shanty, particularly sung at the capstan. Despite its limited collection, the…
Read more"Haul Away Joe" is a traditional sea shanty with origins dating back to the 19th century, likely originating among sailors and maritime workers. The song's lyrics typically revolve around the toils of life at sea, with a repetitive and rhythmic…
Read more"Seven Drunken Nights" is a humorous Irish folk song dating back to the 18th century. The song humorously narrates a gullible drunkard's recurring discoveries of evidence suggesting his wife's infidelity, only to be duped by increasingly implausible explanations.
The song…
Read more"Streams of Whiskey" by The Pogues is a lively anthem that explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the pursuit of happiness. The song paints a vivid picture of a carefree spirit dreaming of meeting the legendary Brendan Behan, symbolizing a…
Read moreWar is a common theme in Irish music and reflects the history of the now neutral country. Written in 1976 by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle "The Green Fields of France," also known as “No Man's Land” and “Willie McBride”…
Read more"Brown Eyed Girl" stands as one of Northern Irish singer Van Morrison's most iconic songs, capturing the essence of youthful nostalgia and romance. Released in 1967, it quickly became a timeless classic. The lyrics reminisce about fond memories shared with…
Read more"Whiskey You're The Devil" reflects the historical nexus between war and whiskey and is deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of the American frontier and Irish tradition. Originating from a broadside ballad titled John and Moll in Ireland around 1790,…
Read more"Drunken Sailor" is a sea shanty whose exact origins and authorship remain unknown, although it shares similarities with traditional Irish folk songs. The song likely emerged in the early 19th century and was used by sailors for various tasks aboard…
Read more"Whiskey in the Jar" is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song revolves around a rapparee (highwayman) betrayed by his lover Jenny. It is one of…
Read more"The Rare Old Mountain Dew" or “Let the Grasses Grow” resonates with Ireland's famed illicit whiskey—poitín or poteen. Poitín, brewed by the Irish for centuries, was a covert endeavor to avoid heavy British taxes. The distillers, dubbed poitín makers, navigated…
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