Spanish Lady
No surprise here that this Irishman fell head over heels for a Spanish lady…
No surprise here that this Irishman fell head over heels for a Spanish lady…
Based on the poem written by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh named after Raglan Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The poem was
“Wild Mountain Thyme” (AKA “Purple Heather” or “Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?“) is a folk song written by Francis McPeake. The
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A young Robin Hood-esque Irishman who heads to Australia to steal from the rich to feed the poor, only to
Drawn pistols, sword fights, stolen treasure, betrayal, revenge… It’s no wonder this song has repeatedly popped up in the charts
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No description necessary if you’ve ever seen an Irish person in a good mood. I also believe this is the
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This traditional Irish drinking song tells of the return of a gallivanting young man who returns home to settle down
A somber ballad by Pete St. John about a man named Michael who was sent off on a prison ship for
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Some might say that the Irish bards are prone to embellishing the tales they tell. If anyone states the contrary,
Also know as “The Wind” or “The Belle of Belfast City”, this is a popular childrens’ song in Ireland, usually
It’s early morning, a lad is about to set off on a journey that will keep him away from his
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The Irish Rover is the name of a fabled ship, 27 in masts and with enough storage to a few
A dramatic story of what seems to be a doomed ocean rescue. It also makes a fine sing-along – I
A tale about a young girl who runs off with her gypsy lover. Her father pursues the two only to
Another song about Irish emigrating to the United States, but a bit more on the livelier side than Danny Boy.
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