“Dirty Old Town,” though frequently performed by Irish musicians and often assumed to be an Irish folk song, was actually written by English songwriter Ewan MacColl in 1949. The song was...

“Whiskey in the Jar,” also known as “Kilgary Mountain,” stands as one of Ireland’s most iconic folk songs, with roots stretching back to the 17th century. The song tells...

“All Through the Night,” known in Welsh as “Ar Hyd y Nos,” is actually a Welsh folk song that has been mistakenly attributed to Irish origins over time. The melody dates back...

“The Lakes of Pontchartrain,” despite its Irish folk music associations, actually originated in America during the mid-19th century. The song tells the story of an Irish immigrant or...

“Erin Go Bragh,” a patriotic Irish anthem whose title translates to “Ireland Forever,” emerged during the tumultuous period of Irish nationalism in the late 18th and early...

“Down by the Salley Gardens” is a beloved Irish poem-turned-song with rich historical roots. It was published by William Butler Yeats in 1889 in “The Wanderings of Oisin and Other...

“The Rakes of Mallow” is a traditional Irish jig that originated in the 18th century, celebrating the wild and carefree young gentlemen from the town of Mallow in County Cork. These...

“Roddy McCorley” is a famous Irish ballad that commemorates the execution of a young Irish rebel during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The song tells the story of Roddy McCorley, who was...