Jul22493 41. Ireland has a rich musical history, from more traditional Irish folk and rock bands such as the Chieftans and Horslips through to household names like the Pogues. The same can be also said of solo artists, especially women like Dolores Keane, Mary Black, and Sharon Shannon. Celebrating this history is Brian Clancy, whose website, Irish Music Legends, serves as the comprehensive resource for some of Ireland’s best artists. On the back of its recognition here, we take a look at this unique site. Irish Music Legends stands a detailed resource for 21 of Ireland’s most esteemed artists, from the names mentioned above through to Moving Hearts, the Waterboys, De Danann, and Frances Black. All of the artists chosen have been done so exclusively by Brian Clancy, the author of the site and a lifelong fan of Irish music. His fandom is reflected not only in him having built and curated the site itself, but also through his choice of artists, avoiding many big names in favour of those who have really shaped Irish music. Whilst storied bands like the Pogues and the Chieftans do feature, the recognition of more niche artists, such as fiddler Martin Hayes and the Black Velvet Band, gives Irish Music Legends a refined edge. For those who have never heard of some of these artists, do not fear. Brian not only lists all of their albums in release order; he even recommends the ones which are essential and should be listened to by anyone who is either a fan of traditional Irish music specifically or just great music in general. This list of recommended listening is reason enough alone to visit Irish Music Legends, as one of the most rewarding things music fans can do is to explore acclaimed albums outside of their usual favourite artists or genres. Since few of the artists featured on the site also receive regular airtime on mainstream radio, the chances are that many of these songs will be brand new to the listener, allowing them to develop their own opinions on what they hear. Sharing these albums that he is such a huge fan of is what motivates Brian. A complete labour of love, Irish Music Legends is something that its founder has put a great deal of effort into over the years, interviewing many of the featured artists and other figures in the Irish music industry about their thoughts on these top-tier artists, before sharing these on the site in what has become a raw and honest glimpse behind the curtain at some of Ireland’s foremost musical geniuses. Brian has also reviewed the shows he has been to from many of the artists featured, adding his own personal touch as a fan. These reviews are one of the highlights of the website, and with Brian having attended concerts by the likes of the Pogues, Atlan, Hothouse Flowers, Moving Hearts, Maura O’Connell, and the Waterboys, there is some great reading here for fans of live music to sink their teeth into. In fact, this is true of the whole website, and given it is such a niche topic and has been crafted for no other reason than for Brian to share his passion about Irish music, we strongly recommend our readers support it by visiting the link below. In the meantime, all that is left is to celebrate Brian’s accomplishments with Irish Music Legends by naming it the Best Online Irish Music Resource 2026 in this edition of our Irish Enterprise Awards, a fitting title for this truly one-of-a-kind website. Contact: Brian Clancy Company: Irish Music Legends Web Address: www.irishmusiclegends.com Best Online Irish Music Resource 2026 “This website is very much a labour of love for me and I really hope you enjoy browsing through the band pages, viewing the photos, and reading the comments.”
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