Ireland, turned up loud.
The Irish Roar is a home for Irish culture, from rowdy ballads and trad-fused dance anthems to Booker-winning novels, Oscar-nominated films and the creators redefining what Irish sounds like today.
Eight ways into Irish culture
Pick a doorway. Every category is packed with the people, work and places worth knowing, with links straight to listen, watch or read.
The new ballad boom
A generation is falling back in love with Irish song, whether it's roared from a pub stage or dropped over a four-to-the-floor beat.
Ní neart go cur le chéile.
There is no strength without unity.
Seanfhocal
One from every shelf
A starting point in each category: the book, the poem, the film, the face you should know first.
Culture is for sharing
Irish culture has always travelled, carried in songs, stories and suitcases. The Irish Roar collects the best of it in one place and helps spread it further.
Showcase
Celebrate the artists carrying Irish culture forward, from session legends to bedroom creators.
Disseminate
Every entry links out to listen, watch, read or follow. Discovery should be one click away.
Champion
Gaeilge, trad and the new wave sit side by side. Tell us who we're missing and we'll add them.
Know someone who deserves the roar?
Suggest a band, a book, a poet, a filmmaker or a creator, including yourself. We read every submission.
Sláinte from all of us. ✦