Ireland: Music

For the great Gaels of Ireland

Are the men that God made mad,

For all their wars are merry,

And all their songs are sad.[1]

People often know of Ireland's literary tradition but are sometimes unaware of her other contributions to the arts. U-2, & The Corrs are modern pop artists well known throughout the world. The artist Enya has sold 77 million albums world wide as of this year. The Chieftains and Clannad are principally responsible for the rising interest worldwide in Celtic or traditional folk music. Artist such as Altan & Cara Dillon play to sold out audiences in Europe. Just for fun I've included some Youtube links to some of this music.

The Corrs-Toss The Feathers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHjS8Oz8Gkg

U-2-Vertigo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhWZ7bpfQag

Cara Dillon-Craigie Hill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-oquRLcmAM

Enya: Storms In Africa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFDodwH2e9s

The Chieftains & the Corrs: I Know My Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY-HU2Xh7PE

[1] G.K. Chesterton, "The Ballad of the White Horse", 1911.