Music Bibliography

There are several prominent books of traditional music notation one can obtain. I have made a list of my favorites below.

• "O'neils Music of Ireland", by Capt. Francis O'neil. This is the basic primer of Irish Music. It is available in an edited (corrected?) reprint from Oak Publications.
• "1001 Gems, The Dance Music of Ireland", by Capt. Francis O'neil. The follow up to the book above.
• "Ceol Rince na hEireann", by Breandan Breathnach. In three volumes, this is by far the best modern collection of the music. It is tough to get here. Its published in Dublin.
• "Music from Ireland", by Bulmer & Sharpley. A nice collection of music in a number of small volumes. Published by Celtic Music, 24 Mercer Row, Louth. Lincolnshire, England.

I have included below a list of some of the best recordings I know of. You may also listen to MIDI samples of traditional Irish music.

• The Bothy Band, group, "Old Hag You Have Killed Me", Green Linnet Records in Connecticut.
• The Bothy Band, group, "Out of the Wind into the Sun", Green Linnet Records in Connecticut.
• Kevin Burke, violin, "If the Cap Fits", Green Linnet Records in Connecticut.
• Martin Byrnes, violin, "Martin Byrnes", Leader Records, London.
• Paddy Carty, flute, "Paddy Carty", Shanachie Records in New Jersey.
• Paddy Canny & P.J. Hayes, violin, "All Ireland Champions - Violin", Shamrock Souvenier Records, Dublin.
• Liz Carroll, violin, "A Friend Indeed", Schanachie Records in New Jersey.
• Liz Carroll, violin, "Kiss Me Kate", Shanachie Records in New Jersey.
• Kathleen Collins, violin, "Kathleen Collins", Shanachie Records in New Jersey.
• Joe Cooley, accordian, "Cooley", Gael-linn Records, Baile Athe Claith.
• Paddy O'brien, accordian, "Stranger at the Gate", Green Linnet Records in Connecticut.
• Triona niDhomhnaill, voice, "Triona", Gael-linn Records, Baile Athe Claith.
• Eugene O'Donnell, violin, "Slow Airs & Set Dances", Green Linnet Records in Connecticut.
• Andy McGann, violin, "Andy McGann & Paul Brady", Shanachie Records in New Jersey.