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What's everyone's favorite Irish music group?

What's everyone's favorite Irish or Celtic group? I like John Doan, Celtic Woman, and The Wolfe Tones. ("You'll Never Beat the Irish" by Wolfe Tones is absolutely great!) I'm looking for all kinds of new groups, so be sure to throw any names into the discussion when you feel like doing so. Thanks, people!

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Fallon on February 28, 2010 at 22:02

Gerry O'Connor just simply the best Tenor Banjo player at the moment, he's not bad on the fiddle either.

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Permalink Reply by Nanette Breer on March 1, 2010 at 16:51

U2 of course!

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Permalink Reply by Tom Schultz on March 1, 2010 at 17:21

Gan doubt, Gerry is one fabulous banjo player, but at the moment I'd cast my vote for Enda Scahill on the banjo. Check out the album "Humdinger" with box player Paul Brock.

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Permalink Reply by Leven on March 12, 2010 at 18:26

1. Dervish!!
Paul Brady
The Chieftains
The Pouges
Mary Black
Solas
Planxty
Lunasa

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Permalink Reply by Oliver Rissler on March 17, 2010 at 10:14

My absolute favorite irish band is DERVISH since I heard their Live In Palma album a few years ago here on liveireland. Awesome!

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Austin on March 17, 2010 at 15:38

I love Dervish, too! Altan, of course, is now a classic band. So, too, are some newer bands such as Solas and Lunasa. There is a lot of good Celtic music out there, especially from Ireland. Happy St. Padraig's Day everyone!

Slainte

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Permalink Reply by Tristan on March 19, 2010 at 6:56

1. The Cranberries I've loved this band since the first time I heard them 16 years ago. Those unmistakable guitar rhythms with Dolores's angelic voice are irresistible to my ears.
2. Sinead O'Connor
3. Clannad
4. Wolfe Tones
5. Christy Moore

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