# I seem to have an affinity for music from Ireland.. Any reccomendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 24, 2005, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876 "2005-07-24T00:44:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876/21 "2005-07-25T09:01:32Z")
Here’s a link to my very own attention whoring [" ask me" thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=296685). Trawl through that or if you want to be more specific in your request, I’ll be happy to help with taylor made recommendation though I’m only useful at the traditional diddly-ay end of the market. ---
**Author:** ![AndyPolley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@AndyPolley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyPolley)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876/22 "2005-07-25T10:44:57Z")
My favorite band, Fathom, might just have enough of that beautiful Irishness that you seek. ---
**Author:** ![Ponster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponster/32/17081_2.png) [@Ponster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponster)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876/23 "2005-07-25T11:00:05Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > Can you reccomend a band/song/cd that has that beautifulm 'irsh’ness about it? Try [Irish Music Central](http://www.irishmusiccentral.com/) which has an impressive up-to-date list of the up-and comming stars as well as some more established artists. It includes offical links to all the bands mentioned below. My favourites of the ‘new’ bunch are : Gemma Hayes Damien Rice Paddy Casey Damien Dempsey Mic Christopher Ten Speed Racer Check out The Frames and Ash too ! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@Cat\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Jones)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876/24 "2005-07-25T11:17:18Z")
I’d hate to upset anyone but [Capercaille](http://www.capercaillie.co.uk/theband/history/) are Scottish not Irish. (“Irish” is not a synonym for “Celtic” ok folks ?) If ‘Irish’ is really what you’re after in addition to those previoulsy mentioned try out [The Saw Doctors](http://sawdoctors.com/index.htm) they are as Irish as they come - and good looking lads to boot 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@Cat\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Jones)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876/25 "2005-07-25T11:22:28Z")
PS For a wider perspective listen to [Celtic Heartbeat](http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/shows/celticheartbeat.shtml), a show on BBC Radio Wales - you can listen to the show which is only an hour long, any time and the site gives a playlist so you can follow up anyone you particularly liked. (Site seems v. slow at the moment tho’ :dubious: Maybe wait a wee while) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-have-an-affinity-for-music-from-ireland-any-reccomendations/313876.md?page=1)