Best-Loved Irish Ballads

A beautifully curated collection of Ireland’s most iconic and best-loved ballads—complete with lyrics, music, and chords. Each song is introduced with a short piece exploring its background, meaning, and place in Irish tradition, and the book is richly illustrated with evocative photographs and traditional woodcuts.

From songs of love, loss, and longing to tales of rebellion, emigration, celebration, and drinking, this collection captures the emotional depth and spirited heart of Ireland’s musical heritage. These timeless ballads reflect Ireland’s unique history, culture, and revolutionary soul.

Includes classics such as:
Are You Right There Michael?
Danny Boy
Kevin Barry
I’ll Tell Me Ma
The Irish Rover
Molly Malone
The Rare Old Mountain Dew
The Rocky Road to Dublin
The Rose of Tralee
Whiskey in the Jar

Best-Loved Irish Ballads is a stirring tribute to the enduring power of Irish song and the stories that shaped a nation.