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Every Song Has a Story

Music is how Ireland remembers its past. While standard history records the dates, folk songs capture the reality of the people. From the devastation of the Great Famine to the rebellions that forged the nation, we uncover the true events hidden behind the lyrics. No news. No modern trends. Just the history of the sound.

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The Great Silence
The Great Silence
The History of the Great Irish Famine (An Gorta Mór, 1845–1852) has largely focused on economic collapse and demographic catastrophe. However, a parallel, equally devastating narrative exists within the auditory history of the nation: a narrative of sudden, profound silence.
January 7th, 2026
The Story of Roddy McCorley
The Story of Roddy McCorley
To understand Roddy McCorley, we must first look at the wreckage of 1798. The United Irishmen rebellion in County Antrim collapsed quickly. After the defeat at the Battle of Antrim in June 1798, the British forces crushed the uprising with brutal efficiency.
January 5th, 2026
What Is The Most Important Irish Song?
What Is The Most Important Irish Song?
Here, we explore three of the most iconic and significant songs in Irish history—songs that capture the spirit of a nation and continue to resonate with people today.
August 29th, 2025

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