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Irish Songbook is a vibrant promoter of Irish traditional music, formed in 1989 in Sligo and later evolving into a collaborative project that blends traditional Irish folk with contemporary arrangements. Cathy Jordan joined the group in 1991, helping establish their status as a leading Irish traditional act and influencing a generation of listeners with their distinctive sound. The ensemble has grown through high-profile collaborations and ambitious projects, including the acclaimed The Great Irish Songbook. This page highlights the group’s biography, notable discography, and forthcoming tour dates to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Documented collaborators

From the early release The Boys of Sligo (1989) to the multi-artist collaborations on The Great Irish Songbook, Irish Songbook continues to expand Irish musical storytelling. Recent highlights include the 2025 single Passage West and live performances at major venues like the National Concert Hall in Dublin and the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. PBS specials and a 2026 US tour are on the horizon, offering fans a chance to experience this rich fusion of traditional tunes and modern sound. Secure your tickets with us—we’ve got you covered for a straightforward, trustworthy buying experience.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Irish Songbook

  • Founded in 1989 in Sligo; Cathy Jordan joined the group in 1991, helping establish Dervish as a leading Irish traditional act.
  • Musical style blends traditional Irish folk with contemporary arrangements and high-profile collaborations.
  • BBC Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 recognized their long-running impact on Irish music.
  • The Great Irish Songbook (2019, Rounder Records) features guests such as Steve Earle, Andrea Corr, Vince Gill, Kate Rusby, Imelda May, Rhiannon Giddens and others.
  • From Stage to Stage (2010, Whirling Discs) is a double live/studio album with a companion DVD, recorded in Sebastopol and Sligo.
  • The Boys of Sligo (1989) was their first album, released on Sound Records; early works were largely self-driven.

The records

Irish Songbook Discography

  • The Great Irish Song Book
    2019 · Rounder Records
  • Celebration!! 1989-2014
    2014 · Whirling Discs
  • The Thrush in the Storm
    2013 · Whirling Discs
  • From Stage to Stage
    2010 · Whirling Discs
  • Travelling Show
    2007 · Unspecified
  • A Healing Heart
    2005 · Unspecified
  • Spirit
    2003 · Unspecified
  • Decade
    2001 · Unspecified
  • Midsummer's Night
    1999 · Unspecified
  • Live in Palma
    1997 · Unspecified
  • At the End of the Day
    1996 · Unspecified
  • Playing with Fire
    1995 · Unspecified
  • Harmony Hill
    1993 · Self-released
  • The Boys of Sligo
    1989 · Sound Records

The hits

Top Irish Songbook Songs

  • Passage West (feat. Indigo Girls)
    2025 · N/A

From the early release The Boys of Sligo (1989) to the multi-artist collaborations on The Great Irish Songbook, Irish Songbook continues to expand Irish musical storytelling. Recent highlights include the 2025 single Passage West and live performances at major venues like the National Concert Hall in Dublin and the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. PBS specials and a 2026 US tour are on the horizon, offering fans a chance to experience this rich fusion of traditional tunes and modern sound. Secure your tickets with us—we’ve got you covered for a straightforward, trustworthy buying experience.

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