The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county KERRY
The Rose of Tralee: Lyrics traditionally attributed to William Pembroke Mulchinock (c. mid-19th century), inspired by his unrequited love for…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county KILDARE
The Curragh of Kildare: Traditional folk song, with the best-known version adapted by Robert Burns in 1788 from an older…
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The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county MEATH
Beautiful Meath: Written by Derek Nelson (as “Oh Beautiful Meath”), adapted and popularised by Mary…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
The Town of Ballybay: Written by Tommy Makem in the mid-20th century (set to the…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county OFFALY
Offaly Rover: Traditional emigrant-style ballad (writer unknown, though popularised by singers like Paddy Reilly and…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Modern ballad by Dermot O’Brien, recorded by artists like P.J. Murrihy). A proud celebration of…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county SLIGO
Unofficial anthem is Innisfree, A lyrical ode to Innisfree, an island in Lough Gill, inspired…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county TIPPERARY
Slievenamon: Written by Charles J. Kickham (a Young Irelander revolutionary and poet) in the mid-19th…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county TYRONE
O’Neill’s March: Traditional clan march (anonymous, origins likely 17th–18th century). Associated with the O’Neill chieftains…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county WATERFORD
Bhí sé Lá Pórt Láirge: Traditional Irish-language song. A light-hearted or narrative ballad referencing a…