List of traditional Irish singers

Some of the traditional Irish singers alphabetically listed below are known to have sung in both the Irish and English language and if so are listed in both sections below as well known singers of macaronic Irish songs.

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Singers (by language)

Mainly English language songs

Born in Cork, Barry was a street singer before coming to prominence in London.
Well known CCÉ singer who has been with the organisation for 50 years.
From Waterford, Karan is a famous young singer and ex-singer of Solas.
From Dublin, Cheevers is the founder of the famous An Góilín cultural space.
From Antrim, Robert Cinnamond was one of Ireland's best known singers and song collectors, one of his best known pieces being Dobbin's Flowery Vale. The song is synonymous with the late Frankie Kennedy.
From Dungiven, Cara is an internationally acclaimed and award winning singer and arranger of traditional songs.
Graham is married to Padraigín Ní Uallacháin with whom he has recorded numerous albums.
From Dublin, Kelly is best known for co-founding The Dubliners.
A legendary source singer from Armagh.
White, who comes from Co Down, is a noted singer from Ireland who has passed on songs to Clannad, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Altan.

Mainly Irish language songs

See also

References

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