Paddy’s Day, a national celebration of our patron Saint Patrick… and of craic and ceol, of course. And where would we be if we weren’t belting out these tracks at the top of our lungs on Paddy’s Day in our favourite locals?
1. Dropkick Murphy’s – I’m Shipping Up To Boston
You know if they played it in the Departed to emphasise the Irishness of the operation, it’s definitely up there as one of the greats…
2. The Dubliners – The Fields of Athenry
Compulsory knowledge of every word of this song is essential if you are attending any sporting events…
3. Mundy and Sharon Shannon – Galway Girl
Ever been abroad when they play this in Irish bar? Everyone thinks they’re not only from Ireland, they’re 100% from Galway. How many people can you get on to a stage with Mundy? Hundreds it seems.
4. The Frames – Revelate
Every single Irish person on the planet knows all the words to this one and will be able to play air guitar at the all important moments…
5. Thin Lizzy – Boys are Back in Town
Not just an Irish anthem, a global anthem…
6. The Dubliners – Whiskey in the Jar
We could have actually made an entire list out of Dubliners tracks, but here’s a very important second entry.
7. The Pogues – Fiesta
Just play this on loop. Forever.
8. Luke Kelly – Wild Rover
What is now considered one of the many voices of Irish trad music, we couldn’t leave the legend off the list.
9. The Saw Doctos – N17
The song for the homesick…
10. U2 – Sunday Bloody Sunday
Considering what the song is written about, we should never jest about this inclusion. That drum track. Amazing.
