Country and Irish

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Country and Irish is a musical subgenre in Ireland formed by mixing country style music with Irish influences. It is especially popular in the rural Midlands and North-West of the country, but less so in urban areas or in the South-West where more traditional Irish music is favoured. It also remains popular among Irish emigrants in Britain, particularly among the older generation.

[edit] Artists

The following artists would be considered in the genre

• Big Tom
• Philomena Begley
• Shawn Cuddy
• Larry Cunningham
• Kathy Durkin
• Mick Flavin
• John Farry
• John Hogan
• Johnny Loughrey
• Margo
• Johnny McCauley
• Susan McCann
• Johnny McEvoy
• Declan Nerney
• Daniel O'Donnell

[edit] Media

Featured on national and local media, on programs such as Midlands Radio 3's Ceili Lar Tire.