2000s in Irish music

U2 are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group comprises Bono (lead vocals), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style has evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic quality built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's chiming, effects-based guitar sounds. Bono's lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several elabor

Irish singer-songwriter and activist (1966–2023)

Irish musician (1971–2018)

Irish rock band

Irish actor, singer, film director and writer (1930–2002)

Clannad () were an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal, by siblings , Pól Brennan| and (Moya) (in English, Brennan) and their twin uncles Noel and (Duggan). They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history. Beginning as an acoustic folk group mainly performing rearranged traditional Irish songs in Irish, they expanded their sound with original songs in English, vocal harmonies, electronic keyboards, and elements of rock, Celtic, new age, smooth jazz, and Gregorian chant.

Northern Irish musician (1952–2011)

Westlife are an Irish pop group formed in Dublin in 1998. The group consists of members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily. Brian McFadden was a member of the band before leaving to pursue a solo career in March 2004. The group disbanded in 2012 and later reunited in 2018.

Irish singer-songwriter and political activist (born 1951)

Northern Irish musician

Irish singer and songwriter

Irish rock musician, guitar player of U2

Irish musical group

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Andrew John Hozier-Byrne (born 17 March 1990), known professionally as Hozier ( ), is an Irish singer and musician. His music primarily draws from folk, soul and blues, often using religious and literary themes and taking political or social justice stances.

Irish singer

John and Edward Grimes (born 16 October 1991), collectively known as Jedward, are Irish media personalities, entertainers, performers, and singers. They are identical twins who first appeared as John & Edward in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, generating a phenomenon of ironic popularity described as "the Jedward paradox". They were the seventh act eliminated and were managed by Louis Walsh, who was their mentor during The X Factor finishing in sixth place.

Irish rock band

Argentine - British-Irish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist

Irish rock musician, bass player of U2

Irish singer-songwriter

Irish drummer, member of the rock group U2

Irish alternative rock band

Northern Irish singer

Irish folk music band

2000 studio album by U2

Irish musician

2004 studio album by U2

2009 album by U2

Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer

Irish all-female musical group

Irish singer

Riverdance is a theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. With a score composed by Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval act during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler, Michael Flatley and the vocal ensemble Anúna. Shortly afterwards, husband and wife production team John McColgan and Moya Doherty expanded it into a stage show, which opened in Dublin on 9 February 1995. As of 2025, the show continues to tour the world.

Irish singer and member of The Corrs

Irish musician and songwriter

Irish musician (1934-2008)

Irish folk band

2000 studio album by Enya

Irish manager in the music industry

Therapy? are a Northern Irish rock band from Larne, formed in 1989 by guitarist-vocalist Andy Cairns and drummer-vocalist Fyfe Ewing. Therapy? recorded their first demo with Cairns filling in on bass guitar. To complete the lineup, the band recruited Larne bassist Michael McKeegan. The band signed with major label A&M Records in 1992, for which they released four albums, most notably Troublegum in 1994 and Infernal Love in 1995. Ewing's departure in early 1996 preceded the arrivals of his replacement Graham Hopkins, as well as Martin McCarrick on guitar and cello. Neil Cooper replaced Hopkins

Irish singer-songwriter

Irish music group

2008 studio album by Enya

Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Northern Irish band

2005 studio album by Enya

singer-songwriter from Ireland and member of The Corrs

Irish singer and songwriter and member of The Corrs

Irish singer, songwriter, actress and model

Irish singer

Northern Irish musical group; alternative rock band

Irish puppet and television presenter

Irish musician

Irish singer

Irish rebel music band

Irish band

Northern Irish singer

Irish musician

Briitish chamber pop band from Enniskillen, Northern Ireland