It’s always dancing season in Ireland, but to make sure of this, here are some songs to get the crowd on their feet.
Irish people love having the craic, and most of the time it’s hard to get us off the dancefloor.
However, on those rare occasions when we don’t feel like dancing, these songs are the ones to get us going.
Of course, there are many songs out there that give us the urge to dance, so picking just ten is a tough one. Here are ten songs that will always get Irish people up on the dancefloor.
10. Low, Flo Rida − the song to bust the moves to
If you want to see the crowd busting some awesome and perhaps dodgy dance moves and, of course, getting low to the chorus, then this is for sure the one to play for an Irish audience.
Since this song appeared in 2007, we just can’t help ourselves, and we still can’t stop our feet from moving when it comes on.
9. Fairytale of New York, The Pogues & Kirst MacColl − the festive classic
This might be a Christmas favourite, but it is most certainly a song that gets everyone up. Whether they’re a dancer or not, they’ll be sure to have their arms around their fellow dancers as they cheers the night away.
This is a classic song that is played on repeat every year, and you wonder why? It gets us moving!
8. The Time, Black Eyed Peas − we love our remixes
Since this song became a hit in 2010, this is one of the main songs that will always get Irish people up on the dancefloor.
We loved the original, of course, so when it got a dance remix, we just couldn’t say no to shaking what our mama gave us. And we still can’t!
7. Saturday Night, Whigfield − the Saturday night theme
This is the theme of every girls’ night out in Ireland, no matter what age you are. This song gets everyone in the mood to party while bringing back great memories.
When it is played in a club, it is definitely one of the songs that will always get Irish people up on the dancefloor. Any Derry Girls fans out there? You know the scene we’re talking about.
6. Summer of 69, Bryan Adams − the takeover song
We love our classics, and this is no exception. Play Bryan Adams ‘Summer of 69’, and you will guarantee that everyone and their granny will be taking over the dancefloor.
5. Valerie, Amy Winehouse − the feel-good dancing song
Irish people not only love a song they can dance to, but when they know the words, it’s the cherry on top – and that is where Valerie comes in.
We all know and love this song by Amy Winehouse, so you won’t miss us on the dancefloor when this comes on.
4. Mr Brightside, The Killers − to get the crowds going
This is a world-famous song that everyone knows, so when it comes on in a pub or a club, we are so excited to scream from the top of our lungs and shake that good stuff with our friends.
3. Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi − our favourite rock anthem
This could be classified as a song that every Irish person loves to sing, but of course, with singing comes dancing, and you will not have an empty dancefloor in Ireland with this one playing.
2. Cher, Believe − the cheesy classic
This is one of those cheesy pop songs that we all hate to love, yet it won’t keep us from dancing.
This is for sure one of the best songs that will always get Irish people up on the dancefloor, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
1. Maniac 2000, Mark McCabe – the number one party starter
This song needs no introduction. When you know, you know!! When this song comes on, every Irish person in the room will know that the party has started.
So there you have it, ten songs that will always get Irish people up on the dance floor. Some are classic sing songs, and some are proper bust a move songs, but despite their differences, they all have one thing in common – they bring people together.
Other notable mentions
Somebody Told Me, Arctic Monkeys: This is another banger that will see everyone on their feet dancing at an Irish party or wedding.
Whiskey in the Jar, The Dubliners: An Irish band or wedding band will always play ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, and there will a lot of empty seats in the house because everyone will be up attempting a jig.
Dancing in the Dark, Bruce Springsteen: This is such a feel-good tune that Irish people just love. You’ll definitely see everyone on their feet for this one.
FAQs about songs that get Irish people up on the dancefloor
What’s a song all Irish people know?
As a county with a rich history in music, there are a lot of songs we all know and love! ‘Danny Boy’ or ‘Molly Malone’ are nationwide favourites that everybody knows.
Do all Irish people know how to Irish dance?
Absolutely not. We all try! However, some are much better than others.
How do people in Ireland dance?
It depends where you are! You won’t find us Irish dancing in the club, well maybe some people when they’ve had a couple too many.
