This is a list of songs about

Dublin Dublin (; , or ) is the capital and largest city of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. On a bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Leinster, bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of th ...

, Ireland, including parts of the city such as individual neighborhoods and sections, and famous personages, arranged chronologically.

18th century

*" The Night Before Larry Was Stretched" - about the night before a hanging, in old

Newgate Newgate was one of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London and one of the six which date back to Roman times. Newgate lay on the west side of the wall and the road issuing from it headed over the River Fleet to Mid ...

cant Cant, CANT, canting, or canted may refer to: Language * Cant (language), a secret language * Beurla Reagaird, a language of the Scottish Highland Travellers * Scottish Cant, a language of the Scottish Lowland Travellers * Shelta or the Cant, a la ...

; recorded by

Frank Harte Frank Harte (14 May 1933 – 27 June 2005) was a traditional Irish singer, song collector, architect and lecturer. He was born in Chapelizod, County Dublin, and raised in Dublin. His father, Peter Harte, who had moved from a farming backgroun ...

. Other Dublin execution ballads from this period include "The Kilmainham Minit", "Luke Caffrey's Ghost" and "Larry's Ghost". *"The Dublin Privateer", late 1700s *"The Dublin Baker", late 1700s *"The Dublin Tragedy, or, the Unfortunate Merchant's Daughter", late 1700s *"Miss King of Dublin", late 1700s *"The Country Recruit's Description of the Military", late 1700s *"A New Song on the Police Guards", late 1700s *"The May Bush", late 1700s *" Lock Hospital" (also known as "St. James Hospital" and "

The Unfortunate Rake "The Unfortunate Lad", also known as "The Unfortunate Rake", is a traditional folk ballad (), which through the folk process has evolved into a large number of variants. Synopsis In nineteenth-century broadside versions, the narrator meets a comr ...

") - Irish version of a song also found in Britain and the USA (where it developed into "The Dying Cowboy" and "St. James Infirmary)"A.L.Lloyd, Folksong in England (London, 1967), pp. 219-220. It was collected in County Cork in 1848 and the singer said he learned it in Dublin in 1790.

19th century

*"Ye Men of Sweet Liberties Hall" - written by Dubliner Zozimus (Michael Moran, 1794–1846) about the Dublin

Liberties Liberty is the ability to do as one pleases, or a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant (i.e. privilege). It is a synonym for the word freedom. In modern politics, liberty is understood as the state of being free within society fr ...

. *" The Holly and Ivy Girl" - a Christmas song written by John Keegan (1809–1849). *" Donnelly and Cooper" - relates a bout between the Dublin boxer and an Englishman, from about 1845 *"The Twangman" - a comical murder ballad attributed (by Dominic Behan) to Zozimus (Michael Moran).Harte, Frank, ''Songs of Dublin'', (ed.), 1978, Gilbert Dalton, Dublin and 1993, Ossian Publications, Cork. *"The Finding of Moses" - a comical ballad attributed to Zozimus (Michael Moran). *"

Molly Malone "Molly Malone" (also known as "Cockles and Mussels" or "In Dublin's Fair City") is a traditional song set in Dublin, Ireland, which has become its unofficial anthem. A statue representing Molly Malone was unveiled on Grafton Street by then Lo ...

" - probably the best-known song about Dublin. *"Courtin' in the Kitchen" - a music-hall-type song made popular by

Delia Murphy Delia Murphy Kiernan (16 February 1902 – 11 February 1971) was an Irish singer and collector of Irish ballads. She recorded several 78 rpm records in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. In 1962 she recorded her only LP, ''The Queen of Connemara'', for ...

. *"The Spanish Lady" - a man becomes enamoured of a Spanish lady; versions of this popular song were recorded by Al O'Donnell, the Clancy Brothers and the Dubliners. *"The Return of Pat Malloy" *"The Little Beggarman" - sung to the melody of the "Red-Haired Boy", recorded by

The Clancy Brothers The Clancy Brothers were an influential Irish folk music group that developed initially as a part of the American folk music revival. Most popular during the 1960s, they were famed for their Aran jumper sweaters and are widely credited with popu ...

. *"General Guinness" - a song about the

stout Stout is a dark, top-fermented beer with a number of variations, including dry stout, oatmeal stout, milk stout, and imperial stout. The first known use of the word ''stout'' for beer, in a document dated 1677 found in the Egerton Manuscript ...

from Dublin, recorded by

The Boys of the Lough The Boys of the Lough is a Scottish-Irish Celtic music band active since the 1970s. Early years Their first album, called ''Boys of the Lough'' (1972) consisted of Aly Bain (fiddle), Cathal McConnell (flute), Dick Gaughan (vocals and guitar) and ...

. *"Miss Brown of Dublin City" - a murder ballad related to "

The Cruel Ship's Carpenter "Pretty Polly", "The Gosport Tragedy" or "The Cruel Ship's Carpenter" () is a traditional English-language folk song found in the British Isles, Canada, and the Appalachian region of North America, among other places. The song is a murder ba ...

", recorded by

Ed McCurdy Edward Potts McCurdy (January 11, 1919 – March 23, 2000) was an American folk singer, songwriter, and television actor. His most well-known song was the anti-war " Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream", written in 1950. Career Born to ...

. *"'Twas in the end of King James's Street" - a romance ending in tragedy, from the

Petrie Petrie is a surname of Scottish origin which may refer to: People * Alexander Petrie (died 1662), Scottish minister * Alistair Petrie (born 1970), English actor * Andrew Petrie (1798–1872), Scottish-born builder, architect and first free settle ...

collection *"The Humours of Donnybrook Fair", 1830-1850 - at least three songs were written about

Donnybrook Fair Donnybrook Fair was a fair that was held in Donnybrook, Dublin, from the 13th century until the 1850s. It has given its name to an Irish jig, a chain of food stores, a broadsheet ballad, and is a slang term for a brawl or riot. History In the ...

.Hugh Shields. Old Dublin Songs. Folk Music Society of Ireland, Dublin, 1988. *"Hannah Healy, the Pride of Howth", c. 1840 - about a girl from

Howth Howth ( ; ; non, Hǫfuð) is an affluent peninsular village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. The district as a whole occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, which forms the northern boundary of Dublin Bay, and includes ...

. *"The Phenix of Fingal", c. 1840 *"Catherine Skelly, for the Drowning of her Child", c. 1850 *"Willy O", c. 1850 *"The Seducer Outwitted", c. 1850 *" Tim Finigan's Wake" - also known as "Finnegan's Wake" - mid 19th-century broadside and music-hall song published in New York, attributed to John F. Poole. to an air called "The French Musician" *"Sally and Johnny", c. 1854 *"The True-Lovers' Trip to the

Strawberry Beds Strawberry Beds or The Strawberry Beds () is a locality and small settlement 7 km to the west of Dublin City, Ireland, located on the northern banks of the River Liffey The River Liffey (Irish: ''An Life'', historically ''An Ruirthe ...

", c. 1854 - about a trip to a favourite courting spot. *"The Night of the Ragman's Ball" - collected by Colm O'Lochlainn from a ballad singer in Thomas Street in 1913; melody, called "It was in Dublin city", is in the Petrie collection (1855). Luke Cheevers said it, and a follow-up, "The Ragman's Wake", was written by Tommy Winters, who died in WW1. Recorded by

The Dubliners The Dubliners were an Folk music of Ireland, Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962 as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group, named after its founding member; they subsequently renamed themselves The Dubliners. The line-up saw many changes in personn ...

. *"

The Rocky Road to Dublin "Rocky Road to Dublin" is a 19th-century Irish song written by Irish poet D. K. Gavan about a man's experiences as he travels to Liverpool, England from his home in Tuam, Ireland. Originally popularized by Harry Clifton, it has since been per ...

" - a rollicking song written by Galwayman D. K. Gavan for music-hall artist Harry Clifton around 1863.The Era magazine, 22 February 1863 *"Lannigan's Ball" - written by Galwayman D. K. Gavan for popular music-hall artist Harry Clifton around 1863. *"Dublin Jack of All Trades" - a broadside ballad from the 1860s recorded by

The Johnstons The Johnstons were an Irish close-harmony folk band, founded in Slane, County Meath, Ireland, consisting of siblings Adrienne, Luci and Michael Johnston. Career The Johnstons began performing in the early 1960s in Slane. They signed to Pye Reco ...

, among others. *"Tied my Toes to the Bed", c. 1870 *"The New Tramway", on the new horse tramway of the Dublin Tramway Company, 1872. *"

Waxies' Dargle "The Waxies' Dargle" is a traditional Irish folk song about two Dublin "aul' wans" (older ladies/mothers) discussing how to find money to go on an excursion. It is named after an annual outing to Ringsend, near Dublin city, by Dublin cobblers (w ...

" - about the annual outing to

Ringsend Ringsend () is a Southside (Dublin), southside inner suburb of Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is located on the south bank of the River Liffey and east of the River Dodder, about two kilometres east of the city centre. It is the sou ...

by Dublin cobblers (waxies).

1900 - 1950

*"Girls of Dublin Town (Gals of Dublin Town)" - a shanty based on a real ship, the Shanandoah, captained by "Shotgun" Murphy *"The Pride of Pimlico" - a song about the Dublin

written by

Arthur Griffith Arthur Joseph Griffith ( ga, Art Seosamh Ó Gríobhtha; 31 March 1871 – 12 August 1922) was an Irish writer, newspaper editor and politician who founded the political party Sinn Féin. He led the Irish delegation at the negotiations that prod ...

. *"The Cruise of the Calabar" - a comical song about a canal barge by

*"Twenty Men From Dublin Town" - written by Arthur Griffith, recorded by Danny Doyle *"Down by the Liffeyside (Fish and Chips)" - written by

Peadar Kearney Peadar Kearney ( ga, Peadar Ó Cearnaígh ; 12 December 1883 – 24 November 1942) was an Irish republican and composer of numerous rebel songs. In 1907 he wrote the lyrics to "A Soldier's Song" ( ga, " Amhrán na bhFiann", italics=no), now t ...

*" Dying Rebel" - a song about the aftermath of the 1916 Rising in Dublin *"The Recruiting Sergeant" - Written by Dublin journalist Seamus O'Farrell (1886–1973) in 1915; recorded by, among others, Dominic Behan and The Black Brothers. *"Easy and Slow" - a song of somewhat constant innuendo set in Dublin's

Biddy Mulligan the Pride of the Coombe ''Biddy Mulligan the Pride of the Coombe'' (sometimes just called ''Biddy Mulligan'') is a song written by Seamus Kavanagh in the 1930s, and made famous by Jimmy O'Dea. History of the Song The songwriter Seamus Kavanagh collaborated with the scrip ...

" - written by Seamas Kavanagh about a Dublin street-seller, made popular by

Jimmy O'Dea James Augustine O'Dea (26 April 1899 – 7 January 1965) was an Irish actor and comedian. Life Jimmy O'Dea was born at 11 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin, to James O'Dea, an ironmonger, and Martha O'Gorman, who kept a small toy shop. He was one ...

. *"Daffodil Mulligan (Fresh Fish)" - written by

Harry O'Donovan Harry O'Donovan (c. 1896 – 3 November 1973) was an Irish comedy scriptwriter, stage manager and actor. Life He was born in Dublin, Ireland and was apprenticed to a painter. In his spare time, he took part in amateur dramatics, finally joinin ...

, music by Eva Brennan, about Biddy Mulligan's daughter. *"The Vamp of Inchicore" - written by Harry O'Donovan, recorded by

*"Rathgar" - written by Harry O'Donovan, recorded by Jimmy O'Dea *"The Dublin Fusiliers" - comical song about the regiment, recorded by Jimmy O'Dea in the 1930s, later by the Dubliners. *"Hannigan's Hooley" - written by

Cecil Sheridan Cecil Sheridan (21 December 1910 – 4 January 1980) was an Irish comedian and actor who performed in variety shows and pantomimes in Ireland and Great Britain during a versatile career spanning over forty years. Early life Born at 31 Pearse Squ ...

, recorded by

Maureen Potter Maria Philomena Potter (3 January 1925 – 7 April 2004), known as Maureen Potter, was an Irish singer, actress, comedienne and performer. Early life Potter was born in Dublin and educated at St. Mary's school in Fairview. She had a long career ...

*"I'm On My Way To Dublin Bay" by Owen J McCormack *"

Kevin Barry Kevin Gerard Barry (20 January 1902 – 1 November 1920) was an Irish Republican Army (IRA) soldier who was executed by the British Government during the Irish War of Independence. He was sentenced to death for his part in an attack upon a Bri ...

" - about young medical student and Irish revolutionary

controversially executed during the

Irish War of Independence The Irish War of Independence () or Anglo-Irish War was a guerrilla war fought in Ireland from 1919 to 1921 between the Irish Republican Army (IRA, the army of the Irish Republic) and British forces: the British Army, along with the quasi-mil ...

*" The Foggy Dew" - about the

Easter Rising The Easter Rising ( ga, Éirí Amach na Cásca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916. The Rising was launched by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland with the a ...

of 1916, written by Canon Charles O’Neill in 1919. *"The Row in the Town" - a song written by Peadar Kearney commemorating the 1916 Rising. *"Dublin City 1913" - the struggle from 1913 to 1916, written by

Donagh MacDonagh Donagh MacDonagh (22 November 1912 – 1 January 1968) was an Irish writer, judge, presenter, broadcaster, and playwright. Personal life MacDonagh was born in Dublin on St Cecilia's Day in 1912. He was still a young child when his father Th ...

*"The Banks of the Dargle" *"Arbour Hill" - written by Declan Hunt about the burial place of the Easter 1916 Leaders.

1950 - 2000

The Auld Triangle "The Auld Triangle" is a song by Dick Shannon, often attributed to Brendan Behan, who made it famous when he included it in his 1954 play ''The Quare Fellow''. He first performed it publicly in 1952 on the RTE radio programme 'The Ballad Maker's ...

" - by writer

Brendan Behan Brendan Francis Aidan Behan (christened Francis Behan) ( ; ga, Breandán Ó Beacháin; 9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican activist who wrote in both English an ...

, about his time in

Mountjoy Prison Mountjoy Prison ( ga, Príosún Mhuinseo), founded as Mountjoy Gaol and nicknamed ''The Joy'', is a medium security men's prison located in Phibsborough in the centre of Dublin, Ireland. The current prison Governor is Edward Mullins. History ...

*"The Dublin Saunter (Dublin Can Be Heaven)" - by

Leo Maguire Patrick Leo Maguire (1903 – 17 December 1985) was an Irish singer, songwriter, and radio broadcaster. Born in Dublin's inner city, Maguire trained as a baritone under Vincent O'Brien, John McCormack's voice teacher. For many years he perf ...

, made famous by Noel Purcell *"The Burning of the Abbey Theatre" - a comical song about the

Abbey Theatre The Abbey Theatre ( ga, Amharclann na Mainistreach), also known as the National Theatre of Ireland ( ga, Amharclann Náisiúnta na hÉireann), in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the country's leading cultural institutions. First opening to the pu ...

by Sylvester Gaffney (Leo Maguire).Gaffney: Sing an Irish song Book 8: popular parodies for platform and parties *"Three Lovely Lasses from Kimmage" - a comical song by Sylvester Gaffney (Leo Maguire). *"Dublin Me Darlin'" - written by Sylvester Gaffney (Leo Maguire), recorded by Danny Doyle. *"

Monto (Take Her Up To Monto) "Monto (Take Her Up To Monto)" is an Irish folk song, written in 1958 by George Desmond Hodnett, music critic of the ''Irish Times'', and popularised by the Dubliners. Frank Harte was also known to sing the song. Lyrics Well, if you've got a wi ...

" - a song by George Hodnett about the famous red-light district around Montgomery Street in Dublin. *"

On Raglan Road "On Raglan Road" is a well-known Irish song from a poem written by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh named after Raglan Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin. In the poem, the speaker recalls, while walking on a "quiet street," a love affair that he had with ...

" -

Patrick Kavanagh Patrick Kavanagh (21 October 1904 – 30 November 1967) was an Irish poet and novelist. His best-known works include the novel '' Tarry Flynn'', and the poems "On Raglan Road" and "The Great Hunger". He is known for his accounts of Irish life t ...

poem to the 19th-century melody "The Dawning of the Day" *"The Ferryman" - about the ferries on the

River Liffey The River Liffey (Irish: ''An Life'', historically ''An Ruirthe(a)ch'') is a river in eastern Ireland that ultimately flows through the centre of Dublin to its mouth within Dublin Bay. Its major tributaries include the River Dodder, the River ...

, by Pete St. John. *"Ringsend Rose" - about a girl from

, written by Pete St. John. *"Dublin Lady" - by singer/songwriter

John Conolly John Conolly (27 May 1794 – 5 March 1866) was an English psychiatrist. He published the volume ''Indications of Insanity'' in 1830. In 1839, he was appointed resident physician to the Middlesex County Asylum where he introduced the princip ...

. Not written by the excellent John Conolly but rather by Patrick Carroll (lyric) and Andy Irvine (music). *"From Dublin With Love" - by Newfoundland singer/songwriter

Ron Hynes Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was especially known for his composition "Sonny's Dream", which has been recorded worldwide by many artists and was named the 41st ...

*"The Black Dodder" - written and recorded by Dublin singer/songwriter/actor Mick Fitzgerald. *"Drink" - written and recorded by Dublin singer/songwriter/actor Mick Fitzgerald. *"Dublin you live in my heart" - by Ian Campbell *"Dublin Town (Fly Me Home)" *"Dublin Take Me" - by

Rab Noakes Robert Ogilvie Noakes (13 May 1947 – 11 November 2022) was a Scottish singer-songwriter. Noakes was at the forefront of Scottish folk music for over 50 years and recorded over 19 studio albums. He toured folk clubs and often performed at the G ...

*"The Dublin Rambler" - recorded by the Dublin City Ramblers *"The Dublin Minstrel Boy (Luke Kelly)" - written and recorded by

Paddy Reilly Patrick "Paddy" Reilly (born 18 October 1939) is an Irish folk singer and guitarist. Born in Rathcoole, County Dublin, he is one of Ireland's most famous balladeers and is best known for his renditions of "The Fields of Athenry", "Rose of Allen ...

. *"Summer in Dublin" - written by

Liam Reilly Liam Reilly (29 January 1955 – 1 January 2021) was an Irish singer-songwriter and a member of the group Bagatelle, formed in 1978 by drummer Walter (Wally) McConville along with bass player Ken Doyle and guitarist John O’Brien. Career In 1 ...

and recorded by

Bagatelle Bagatelle (from the Château de Bagatelle) is a billiards-derived indoor table game, the object of which is to get a number of balls (set at nine in the 19th century) past wooden pins (which act as obstacles) into holes that are guarded by wooden ...

*"Leeson Street Lady" - recorded by Bagatelle. *"Anne Devlin" - about Robert Emmet's sweetheart, by Pete St John *"Mother Redcaps" - song by Pete St John about a cherished music pub in the Dublin Liberties, closed in 2005 *"

Danny Farrell The Dublin City Ramblers is an Irish folk band, originally formed by the name of The Quare Fellas in 1970. The band has had a long line of members and Sean McGuinness is the only current of the original line-up, that also included Patsy Watchorn ...

" - a song about a traveller, by Pete St John, recorded by

*"Rosie Up in Moore Street" - about a Dublin street dealer, by Pete St John *"Dicey Riley" - Dublin song about a woman who enjoys her little drop, with verses by Dominic BehanDominic Behan: Ireland Sings (London, 1969) and

Tom Munnelly Tom Munnelly (25 May 1944 – 30 August 2007) was an Irish folk-song collector. Early years Tom Munnelly was born in Rathmines in Dublin, and went to Clogher Road Technical College. He took up factory work at the age of 15. At a scout camp ...

*"The Zoological Gardens" - by Dominic Behan about

Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo ( ga, Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is a zoo in Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Established and designed in 1830 by Decimus Burton, it opened the following year. Today it focuses on conserv ...

*" Come Out Ye Black and Tans" - British Army-taunting song written by

Dominic Behan Dominic Behan ( ; ga, Doiminic Ó Beacháin; 22 October 1928 – 3 August 1989) was an Irish songwriter, singer, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in Irish and English. He was also a socialist and an Irish republican. Born i ...

*"The Mero" - a song about a former cinema in Mary St., Dublin, popular with children, by Pete St. John *"Johnie McGory" - a song about children, by Pete St John, recorded by

*"Ringsend Boatman" - by Pete St John *"The Maid From Cabra West" - an Irish version of an English song, sung by

*"Dublin City in 1962" - written by musician and footballer

Dermot O'Brien Dermot O'Brien (23 October 1932 – 22 May 2007) was an Irish céilí and showband musician and singer, as well as a Gaelic footballer who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Louth senior football team. Gaelic football career O ...

*"Dublin in my Tears" - written by Dubliner Brendan Phelan and recorded by the

Dublin City Ramblers The Dublin City Ramblers is an Irish folk band, originally formed by the name of The Quare Fellas in 1970. The band has had a long line of members and Sean McGuinness is the only current of the original line-up, that also included Patsy Watchorn ...

*"Dublin" - written and recorded by

Phil Lynott Philip Parris Lynott (, ; 20 August 1949 – 4 January 1986) was an Irish singer, bassist, and songwriter. His most commercially successful group was Thin Lizzy, of which he was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and ba ...

in 1972 *"Inner City Song" - written by harmonica-player Don Baker about 1974 which became a hit for the Jolly Beggarmen (with Baker on harmonica and Johnny Carroll on vocals) *"Meet Me At The Pillar" - about the 1916 Rising, by Seán and Frank O'Meara; recorded by Jim McCann, the Dublin City Ramblers, and others. *"My Last Farewell" - by Seán and Frank O'Meara, based on Padraic Pearse's last letter; recorded by the Barleycorn (vocals by Derek McCormack). *" Dublin in the Rare Old Times" - 1980s song about Dublin before the 1960s (composer:

Pete St. John Peter Mooney (31 January 1932 – 12 March 2022), known professionally as Pete St John, was an Irish folk singer-songwriter. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he was best known for composing "The Fields of Athenry". Life and career St John was born in In ...

) *"Grace" - written in 1985 by Frank and Seán O'Meara about

Grace Gifford Grace Evelyn Gifford Plunkett (4 March 1888 – 13 December 1955) was an Irish artist and cartoonist who was active in the Republican movement, who married her fiancé Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Gaol only a few hours before he was executed f ...

; recorded by

Anthony Kearns Anthony Kearns (born 17 August 1971, in Kiltealy, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, Ireland) is an internationally acclaimed tenor, record producer, and a member of The Irish Tenors. Early life Anthony Kearns is one of six children in a music ...

, the

Wolfe Tones The Wolfe Tones are an Irish rebel music band that incorporate Irish traditional music in their songs. Formed in 1963, they take their name from Theobald Wolfe Tone, one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, with the double meaning of ...

and others. *"My Dublin Bay" - composed by Waterford-born May O'Higgins. *"Old Dublin Town" by

*"At the Metropole" - written by Paul Barrett, recorded by Metropolis in 1981. *"Dubliners" - written by David McDonagh, recorded by the Dubliners and released in 1987 on the

25_Years_Celebration ''25 Years Celebration'' is a double album by The Dubliners. Recorded in 1987 and charted in the UK at No.43 and No.1 in Ireland. The album released following a special '' Late Late Show'' appearance by the group, ''25 Years Celebration'' feature ...

album. *"The Rose of Inchicore" - written by Dublin singer/songwriter Mick Fitzgerald about a girl from

Inchicore Inchicore () is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. Located approximately west of the city centre, Inchicore was originally a small village separate from Dublin. The village developed around Richmond Barracks (built 1810) and Inchicore railway works (b ...

*"Farewell to Dublin" - written and performed by

Brian Warfield Patrick Brian Warfield (born 2 April 1946, Holles Street, Dublin) is the vocalist, banjo, harp and bodhrán player and lead songwriter with long-standing Irish band The Wolfe Tones. Brian introduces many of the songs at the Wolfe Tones live conc ...

*"Second World Song" - written by David McDonagh, recorded by the Dubliners. *"D'Ya Remember Jem" - recorded by

Ronnie Drew Joseph Ronald Drew (16 September 1934 – 16 August 2008) was an Irish people, Irish singer, folk musician and actor who achieved international fame during a fifty-year career recording with The Dubliners. He is most recognised for his lead voc ...

* "Baile Atha Cliath" - for solo recorder, composed by

Juan María Solare Juan María Solare (born August 11, 1966) is an Argentine composer and pianist. Education Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Solare studied and received his diploma in piano (María Teresa Criscuolo), composition (Fermina Casanova, Juan Carlos Zo ...

* "Christchurch Bells" - written and performed by

Hothouse Flowers Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock band that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel, and rock. Formed in 1985 in Dublin, they started as street performers. Their first album, ''People'' (1988), was the most successf ...

Since 2000

* “Zozimus Waltz” by John Brown (2012) *"Dublin" - by

Prefab Sprout Prefab Sprout are an English pop band from Witton Gilbert, County Durham who rose to fame during the 1980s. Formed in 1978 by brothers Paddy and Martin McAloon and joined by vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player Wendy Smith in 1982, they r ...

*"800 Voices" - about the

Artane Industrial school St. Josephs Industrial School, Artane was an Industrial School run by the Christian Brothers in Artane, Dublin from 1870 to 1969. History On 28 July 1870, the Artane Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, also known as St Joseph's, was of ...

, written and recorded by Danny Ellis *"The Bold Christian Brothers" - about the Artane Industrial school, written and recorded by Danny Ellis *"Dublin Sky" - written and recorded by

Darren Hayes Darren Stanley Hayes (born 8 May 1972) is an Australian singer and songwriter. He was the frontman and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden until their disbandment. Their 1997 album ''Savage Garden (Savage Garden album), Savage Garden'' peaked a ...

The Ballad of Ronnie Drew "The Ballad of Ronnie Drew" is a single by U2, The Dubliners, Kíla and A Band of Bowsies. The single was recorded as a charitable project, with proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society - owing to Ronnie Drew's cancer condition.

- by U2, the Dubliners and others; #1 in March 2008 *"Bully's Acre" - a reference to the

Bully's Acre Bully's Acre is the site in Ballinalee in County Longford, Ireland where insurrectionists were executed by Lord Cornwallis. The 1798 rebellion was inspired by the United Irishmen against British rule. Britain was united since the 1707 Act of ...

, by

Kíla Kíla is a 1987 Irish folk music/world music group from the Gaelscoil, Irish language secondary school, Coláiste Eoin, Coláiste Eóin in County Dublin. Band History Kíla began in 1987 in the secondary in Coláiste Eoin, in the first year they ...

, on their ''Rogha'' album (2009). *"True Blue" - written in 2011 by John Healy, Toddy Griffin and Pat Good, performed by

Damien Dempsey Damien Dempsey (born 9 June 1975) is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk contemporary lyrics that deliver social and political commentaries on Irish society. Damien sings in his native, working class accent in the Eng ...

and many others for charity. *"Paint the Town Green"-The Script 2014 *"Dublin city sky" -

Fontaines D.C. Fontaines D.C. are an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2017. The band consists of Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O'Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor Deegan III (bass), and Tom Coll (drums). After meeting while attending mu ...

(2019)

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