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Coffee Break: Irish musicians

The members of the Irish rock band Cranberries, singer Dolores O'Riordan (sit), bassist Mike Hogan (L), drummer Fergal Lawler (C) and guitar player Noel Hogan (L) pose on January 18, 2012 in Paris.
The members of the Irish rock band Cranberries, singer Dolores O'Riordan (sit), bassist Mike Hogan (L), drummer Fergal Lawler (C) and guitar player Noel Hogan (L) pose on January 18, 2012 in Paris. JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images

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by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

March 17, 2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today many people will celebrate Irish culture by eating Irish food, participating in Irish dancing, or listening to Irish music. You can check out the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening around town here.

Many Irish artists have made a significant impact in the world of music. The list is long, including major artists like U2, The Cranberries, Sinead O’Connor, and Hozier - who celebrates his birthday today! Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the music of Irish artists.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by musicians who are Irish or of Irish decent?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played:
Hozier - Eat Your Young
The Cranberries - Zombie
Shane MacGowan and The Popes - Haunted feat. Sinead O'Connor
Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster
Flogging Molly - Factory Girls feat. Lucinda Williams
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
The Dubliners - Whiskey In The Jar