The traditional jigs, reels and ballad of Ireland are preserved through the music of Cruiskeen. Formerly known as Shamrog, the group continues to reflect the same commitment to the musical traditions of Ireland's past.



Ambassadors of the Irish Tourist Board, Cruiskeen has performed in Canada, the United States, Mexico,... [+] Read More

The traditional jigs, reels and ballad of Ireland are preserved through the music of Cruiskeen. Formerly known as Shamrog, the group continues to reflect the same commitment to the musical traditions of Ireland's past.



Ambassadors of the Irish Tourist Board, Cruiskeen has performed in Canada, the United States, Mexico, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, the Phillipines, Indonesia and Germany. In 1996, the quartet joined with lead guitarist John Connolly and drummer Keith Connolly to record an album, Alive And Drinkin' In Ireland, at Molly Malone's Bar in Dublin. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide [-] Hide

Hailing from Dayton, OH, Fannigan's Isle uses the Irish pub music of the Clancy Brothers and the high-spirited American folk music of the Kingston Trio as a springboard for their own unique blend of traditional folk forms. Comprised of Rick Fannin and Tom Scheidt, both having spent stints in rock bands in the '60s, the two came to a mutual... [+] Read More

Hailing from Dayton, OH, Fannigan's Isle uses the Irish pub music of the Clancy Brothers and the high-spirited American folk music of the Kingston Trio as a springboard for their own unique blend of traditional folk forms. Comprised of Rick Fannin and Tom Scheidt, both having spent stints in rock bands in the '60s, the two came to a mutual respect of each other's talents and formed Fannigan's Isle in 1984 under the idea of recreating the music of their aforementioned heroes. The duo quickly gained a reputation for high-spirited live shows and garnered accolades for their accomplished performances on a wide array of folk instruments. By the late '90s, Fannigan's Isle was a favorite on the folk festival, college, and pub circuit, as they had released two well-received collections on Folk Era records. The double set, Orange & Green, split between one disc of live tracks and one of studio recordings, provides an excellent introduction to their music. ~ Matt Fink, All Music Guide [-] Hide

Alive and Drinkin' in Ireland is a rowdy, boisterous collection of Irish songs and ballads performed with infectious enthusiasm by the traditional Celtic band Cruiskeen in front of a live audience at the Dublin pub Molly Malone's. The subject matter revolves mostly around drinking and sex, although not exclusively. Regardless, the band's sense... [+] Read More

Alive and Drinkin' in Ireland is a rowdy, boisterous collection of Irish songs and ballads performed with infectious enthusiasm by the traditional Celtic band Cruiskeen in front of a live audience at the Dublin pub Molly Malone's. The subject matter revolves mostly around drinking and sex, although not exclusively. Regardless, the band's sense of humor always comes through in their choice of material, making it a very entertaining release. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide [-] Hide

Fannigan's Isle's second album of predominantly Irish tunes is an eclectic twist on boisterous traditional folk songs. Incorporating mandolin, cittern, tin whistles, bouzouki, bodhran, and bagpipes among others, this is a truly first-rate rendering that is almost impossible not to like. Drawing on a few Clancy Brothers standards, like "The... [+] Read More

Fannigan's Isle's second album of predominantly Irish tunes is an eclectic twist on boisterous traditional folk songs. Incorporating mandolin, cittern, tin whistles, bouzouki, bodhran, and bagpipes among others, this is a truly first-rate rendering that is almost impossible not to like. Drawing on a few Clancy Brothers standards, like "The Moonshiner," "Johnny McEldoo, and "Whiskey in the Jar," Fannigan's Isle always maintains the spirit and charm of the originals. With most of the original Clancy Brothers now singing in the big pub in the sky, this brand of infectious sing-alongs and bittersweet ballads is in safe hands with Fannigan's Isle. ~ Matt Fink, All Music Guide [-] Hide