[2026] The Wonderful Irish: Popular Bands from Ireland
The music that comes from the historic nation of Ireland is incredibly captivating, and many music lovers probably feel intrigued the moment they see the word “Irish.”
There are even genres like Irish folk and Irish punk performed by musicians who aren’t Irish themselves, including Japanese artists.
In this article, we’re highlighting some of the outstanding rock bands and musical groups that Ireland has produced.
From world-famous bands to promising young acts, we’ll introduce a wide-ranging lineup!
Even if you’re a fan of Western music, you might discover that a band you like is actually Irish without realizing it.
Enjoy the read!
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[2026] The Wonderful Irish: Popular Bands from Ireland (21–30)
Go Dig My GraveLankum
Lankum are a four-piece folk band from Dublin, Ireland, who originally performed as a sibling duo under the name Lynched.
Formed in 2000, they changed to their current name in 2016 as noted above.
Their distinctive, dark, and weighty sound is rooted in traditional Irish folk while incorporating elements of punk and drone.
They drew widespread attention with their 2019 album The Livelong Day, winning Ireland’s RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year.
Their March 2023 release, False Lankum, earned high praise and a nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize in the UK.
Blending tradition with innovation, their music suggests new possibilities for Irish folk.
Wheres me JumperSultans of ping F.C.
Sultans of Ping F.C.
is a band formed in 1988.
The band’s name was inspired by the Dire Straits song “Sultans of Swing.” This track was released as a single from their debut album, “Casual Sex in the Cineplex,” and reached No.
8 on the Irish charts.
[2026] The Wonderful Irish: Popular Bands from Ireland (31–40)
Observatory DestroyerThe Jimmy Cake
The Jimmy Cake is a nine-member music group that originally performed under the name Das Madman, beginning in the late 1990s in Dublin.
This track is included on their fourth album, Master, released in 2015.
EchoesGod Is An Astronaut
God Is an Astronaut is an Irish post-rock band formed in 2002 by brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella.
This song is included on their fourth, self-titled album, released in 2008.
Shining LightAsh
A song by the Northern Irish rock band Ash.
It was written about frontman Tim Wheeler’s ex-girlfriend, Audrey.
The track won Best Contemporary Song at the 2001 Ivor Novello Awards and Best Single at the 2002 Irish Music Awards.
Give Me A Minute21 Demands
21 Demands is a rock band formed in 2005.
They gained attention by appearing on the talent show “You’re A Star,” where they finished in second place.
In 2012, they changed their band name to Kodaline.
This song was released as a single in 2007.
Love Like NicotineDark Room Notes
Dark Room Notes is an Irish electro-synthpop group.
They are known for a sound style characterized by a somewhat dark, introverted, and lyrical sensibility.
This song was released as a single in 2007.
The band disbanded in 2013.