What is the best Tír na nÓg album to start with?

The best album to start with is "A Tear and a Smile" (1972). It's the most representative of what makes Tír na nÓg worth hearing.

How many albums does Tír na nÓg have?

Tír na nÓg has 16 releases in their discography, including 10 albums and 1 EP.

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Tír na nÓg

Q: Who is Tír na nÓg for?

If you're into folk, Tír na nÓg is worth your time. Their music pulses with a blend of intricate melodies and expansive harmonies, creating a resonant texture that feels both intimate and vast.

Their music pulses with a blend of intricate melodies and expansive harmonies, creating a resonant texture that feels both intimate and vast.

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The album

A Tear and a Smile (1972)

Showcases their intricate melodies and harmonies, providing a cohesive experience that highlights their folk sound.

The song

“Bluebottle Stew”

Engaging and melodic, this track encapsulates their style with an immediate hook that draws listeners in.

Where to go

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A Tear and a Smile

1972

Engaging and melodic, this track encapsulates their style with an immediate hook that draws listeners in.

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About Tír na nÓg

Tír na nÓg matters as a beacon of modern folk, weaving narratives that resonate with both the personal and the mythical.

Their music captures a sense of place and story that transcends mere entertainment, inviting listeners to explore deeper emotional terrains.

Their music captures a sense of place and story that transcends mere entertainment, inviting listeners to explore deeper emotional terrains. In an era where folk often risks being pigeonholed, they carve out a space that feels both timeless and contemporary, bridging generations through their evocative sound. Their approach marries traditional elements with innovative arrangements, creating lush soundscapes that breathe new life into age-old stories. Utilizing rich harmonies and intricate guitar work, Tír na nÓg crafts songs that feel like journeys rather than static pieces. This fluidity not only enhances the listening experience but also challenges the boundaries of folk music by infusing it with a sense of exploration and discovery. Lyrically, Tír na nÓg often explores themes of longing, nature, and mythology, presenting narratives that blend sincerity with a touch of whimsy. Their storytelling approach is marked by vivid imagery and emotional resonance, drawing listeners into a world where the ethereal meets the everyday. This interplay invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences while remaining grounded in the universal truths of love and loss.

10 studio albums· 16 total releases· 4 decades· Ireland

Full discography

Tír na nÓg's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

16 releases • 10 albums • 1 EP • 1970–2015

Type:

Studio albums (8)

EPs (1)

I Have Known Love

2014

Live (2)

Live at Sirius

2010

Spotlight (BBC Recordings 1972-1973)

2001

Compilations (1)

A Tear and a Smile / Strong in the Sun

2004

Singles (4)

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Tír na nÓg

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Where to go

A Tear and a Smile

About Tír na nÓg

Full discography

Studio albums (8)

The Dark Dance

Spotlight

Hibernian

Strong in the Sun

A Tear and a Smile

Tír na nÓg

In The Morning

Strong in the Sun

EPs (1)

I Have Known Love

Live (2)

Live at Sirius

Spotlight (BBC Recordings 1972-1973)

Compilations (1)

A Tear and a Smile / Strong in the Sun

Singles (4)

Strong in the Sun

Bluebottle Stew

The Lady I Love

I'm Happy to Be (On This Mountain)

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