Selecting Ireland’s 50 best songs was no easy task, but this list chosen by the country’s top music experts showcases our songcraft at its finest. Many readers had the same response: do the same for Irish songs. No songs from overseas artists of Irish extraction. Sorry Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Kate Bush… Songs from international bands featuring an Irish musician were permitted. Built around manager Jack Charlton’s oft-quoted mantra, the song is a rousing, feelgood belter that features some of Irish music’s biggest names.

Source: Irish Independent June 21, 2024 06:00 UTC