Ispíní na hÉireann

Ispíní na hÉireann are a feral-folk group from Dublin, formed in 2018 by Tomás Mulligan and featuring Paahto Cummins (banjo, guitar, vocals) and Declan Gillen (drums, bodhrán, pad). Rooted in Irish traditional music yet fearlessly inventive, the band brings together some of Ireland's most exciting contemporary musicians with an extensive array of backgrounds between them including traditional Irish music, jazz, bluegrass and wrestling.

Blending original compositions with unabashed reimaginings of the tradition's staple repertoire, Ispíní na hÉireann craft a sound that is raw, raucous and unmistakably Irish. Their music fuses technical mastery with sharp wit, storytelling and social commentary, creating performances that are as thought-provoking as they are electrifying - equal parts musicianship, mayhem and meaning.

Following the success of their debut album Hard Working Men and 2025 follow-up Poxtail Soup, the band are active showcasing their trademark mix of chaos, humour and heart at live performances throughout 2026. With a reputation for exhilirating live shows and a bold approach to genre, Ispíní na hÉireann continue to redefine what contemporary Irish music can be.