My Favourite Irish Songs

I thought that it would be a fun idea to include some of my favourite Irish songs - both traditional and non-traditional. Some of these songs have been either performed by Irish artists or else written by Irish artists.

1. I'll Tell Me Ma - The Dubliners

The Dubliners. (2010) I'll Tell Me Ma - The Dubliners [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFxb50oETYc (accessed 19th November 2018)


2. The Spanish Lady - The Dubliners

The Dubliners. (2012) The Dubliners - Spanish Lady [video online] Available online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdGJbsro3tI (accessed 19th November 2018)


3. The Homes of Donegal - Daniel O'Donnell



Daniel O'Donnell. (2013) Daniel O'Donnell - Homes of Donegal (performed on Owey Island) [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeeJIWMC8qQ (accessed 19th November 2018)


 4. Hall of Fame - The Script

The Script. (2012) The Script - Hall of Fame (Lyric) ft. will.i.am [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtgoDXEOxTM (accessed 19th November 2018)


5. Fields of Athenry - Paddy Reilly


Paddy Reilly (2009). The Fields of Athenry ( lyrics ) [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr1rzSSMsac (accessed 19th November 2018)

6. Take Me To Church - Hozier 

Hozier (2014). Hozier - Take Me To Church Lyric Video [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0imaSCnSuA (accessed 19th November 2018).

7. The Banks Of My Own Lovely Lee - Sean O'Sé


Sean O'Sé (2008). The banks of my own lovely Lee sung by Sean O'Se [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-i8ljrcu8w (accessed 19th November 2018).

8. Danny Boy - Daniel O'Donnell


Daniel O' Donnell (2012). Daniel O' Donnell - Danny Boy [video online]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-i8ljrcu8w (accessed 19th November 2018).
I would recommend anyone who is a strong lover of Irish culture, someone who is planning on visiting Ireland or else someone who simply enjoys music to listen to some of these great songs. 

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