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To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, we take a look at a selection of the many incredible Irish artists who have helped to shape the sound of the country.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Christy Moore<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Imelda May<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Niall Horan<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Picture This\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Ovie<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Inhaler<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. U2<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Dermot Kennedy<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Lyra<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Cian Ducrot<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Sinead O\u2019Connor<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. The Dubliners<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Westlife\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Thin Lizzy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Christy Moore<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Christy Moore is one of Ireland\u2019s most treasured folk singer songwriters. Incorporating Irish trad with his sublime storytelling, Moore\u2019s work has taken him to all corners of the globe. His stunning second album, <\/span>Prosperous, <\/span><\/i>was released in 1973 and this record sets the standard for what has been presented ever since.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"Okwz7AX5f9o","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Imelda May<\/h2>\n

    Hailing from Dublin\u2019s Liberties, Imelda May took the industry by storm when she emerged with her slick rockabilly grooves. With her latest offering, May has turned her focus towards a soulful rock and roll sound as well as releasing a stunning selection of spoken word and poetry.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"sMKF4DHpDto","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Niall Horan<\/h2>\n

    Mullingar born pop sensation Niall Horan has gone from strength to strength since departing from the global boy band One Direction. Horan doesn\u2019t seem too phased by any pressure that may be present following his role in one of the biggest boy bands in recent years as he has released a fine output of slick pop productions.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"k7jeYJA9bgY","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Picture This<\/h2>\n

    Athy\u2019s finest, Picture This, are one of Ireland\u2019s hottest indie pop groups right now. Combining heartfelt lyrics with modern productions, Picture This are a part of a new wave of artists who are putting Ireland on the map within the progressive pop world.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"FQxEiFfj3GQ","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Ovie<\/h2>\n

    Ovie has made his mark within the R&B scene in Ireland with the release of \u2018One More Time\u2019. Combining afrobeat rhythms with deep bass line grooves, Ovie presents a joyous style of electronic music which is on the rise within these shores.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"GfWGUdLz1Us","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Inhaler<\/h2>\n

    Dublin Indie rockers Inhaler are one of Ireland\u2019s finest contemporary outputs. The band were nominated for the BBC\u2019s annual Sound of 2020 music poll and this year, they made waves overseas by winning the Music Moves Europe Talent Award.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"np2ABFYM1AI","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    U2<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Few bands have achieved the type of success that U2 have experienced over the course of their 45 year career. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 170 million records worldwide, the lads from Dublin are undoubtedly one of the most successful modern rock groups in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"ujNeHIo7oTE","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Dermot Kennedy<\/h2>\n

    Dermot Kennedy has hit major stardom over the last couple of years. The Dublin born singer songwriter released his debut album \u2018Without Fear\u2019 in 2019 and has enjoyed much success on home soil and overseas since its roll out. In December 2020, Kennedy became the first male solo artist to have a number one album and a number one single in the Irish charts at the same time.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"Fi33qkv4Bjw","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Lyra<\/h2>\n

    Cork singer-songwriter Lyra has made a striking impression with her powerful ballads. \u2018New Day\u2019 is a hauntingly beautiful version of Jack Lomax\u2019s song of the same name.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"dqMmAyljyi4","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Cian Ducrot<\/h2>\n

    Cian Ducrot has shot to fame with his powerfully deep pop ballads. Hailing from Passage West in Cork, Ducrot has gained a strong following through his social channels and has recently signed to Darkroom Records.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"k2pCrgGG1h0","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Sinead O\u2019Connor<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Sinead O\u2019Connor has remained one of Ireland\u2019s fascinating artists since releasing her debut album in 1987. O\u2019Connor\u2019s honesty and rawness has always been captivating and her musical outputs and performances have been nothing short of incredible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"0-EF60neguk","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    The Dubliners<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Irish folk legends The Dubliners remain a core part of Irish history when talking about sublime storytelling. Having sold over 30 million records worldwide, the group have helped to spread traditional Irish folk music all over the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"9T7OaDDR7i8","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Westlife<\/h2>\n

    Having sold over 55 million records worldwide, Sligo\u2019s Westlife cemented themselves as one of the biggest boy bands in history during a majorly successful career.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"7NrQei36fJk","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

    Thin Lizzy<\/h2>\n

    Dublin rockers Thin Lizzy were as cool as you get. Led by the iconic Phil Lynott, the group released 12 studio albums and paved the way for many rock and roll and metal bands all over the world.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"Unnh0T2Ftro","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""}],"block_type":"image-content","thumbnail_size":"height-3","image_thumbnail":{"ID":1146,"id":1146,"title":"Seachtain na Gaeilge logo","filename":"Seachtain-na-Gaeilge-logo.jpg","filesize":274678,"url":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Seachtain-na-Gaeilge-logo.jpg","link":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/music-features\/seachtain-na-gaeilge\/seachtain-na-gaeilge-logo\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"seachtain-na-gaeilge-logo","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1145,"date":"2021-03-11 11:43:42","modified":"2021-03-11 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