Traditional Irish music

Traditional Irish music is a rich folk tradition characterized by lively rhythms, distinctive melodies, and a strong sense of community. It often features instruments like the tin whistle, fiddle, bodhrán (a drum), flute, and uileann pipes. The music includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, and ballads that tell stories of Irish life, history, and mythology. Typically performed at social gatherings such as country dances, sessions, and festivals, Irish music emphasizes improvisation, rhythmic danceability, and shared cultural identity, preserving Ireland's historical and cultural tapestry through melodic expression and collective participation.