The band formed in Mount Temple School on Dublin’s Northside, originally with 6 members. Probably the most well known act to ever come out of Ireland, Dublin 4-piece U2 have been on the go since they were teenagers in 1976. Here at Claddagh Design we have compiled 10 of the most well known acts to come out of the Emerald Isle in the last few decades. That has all changed however, and nowadays Ireland produces one hit artist after another with many visitors travelling to visit great Irish Music Festivals such as Electric Picnic and Cork Jazz Festival to name but a few. When outside influences such as jazz and other popular music of the twentieth century started spreading across mainland Europe, Ireland was slow to open up to it – mostly because of the highly influential Catholic church who were opposed to such things. Traditional, native instruments such as the harp, tin whistle and bodhran were used, and a unique style of Irish dancing also emerged. In typical Irish fashion countless witty rhyming songs were composed and became popular throughout the country. From the late Middle Ages onwards, music became more accessible to everyone. Lowly farmers and labourers would have had to settle for simple singing at local gatherings using primitive instruments. Music in Ireland has completely transformed over the centuries, but the musicians have stayed as talented as ever! In the post-Celtic era people would have enjoyed music at the courts of chieftains, with musicians being quite well paid and well revered among the population.
By Claddagh Design on 8:51 pm in Ireland 4Īs well as some of the greatest writers in the world of literature, Ireland also has its fair share of talented musicians, across many genres and decades.
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