Best Irish Singer Ever

**Umberside** · 25/08/2009, 11:02 AM

Who's the best Irish singer of all time? Bono, Phil Lynott, maybe even Gary Lightbody?

**bennocelt** · 25/08/2009, 11:06 AM

Luke kelly...................ok next question

**superfrank** · 25/08/2009, 11:28 AM

Mick Pyro from Republic of Loose is a really good singer actually.

**centre mid** · 25/08/2009, 11:50 AM

Fergus O'Farrell wouldnt be far off IMO.

**SkStu** · 25/08/2009, 4:20 PM

in terms of range i would say Damien Rice even though im more a fan of Phil Lynott and his music. Bono has a terrible voice (though it has improved over the years). Good call on Mick Pyro by the way, very different voice for an Irish singer. Andrew Strong also has a great voice.

Female? Linda Martin.

**prince20** · 25/08/2009, 4:30 PM

Daniel O Donnell.
Mods you can now lock this thread as there is noone else who can come close

**jebus** · 25/08/2009, 4:40 PM

It's pretty obviously Van Morrison

Female singer would be Sinead O'Connor

**De Town** · 25/08/2009, 4:51 PM

Richie Kavanagh.

**Dunny** · 25/08/2009, 4:59 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sEnVHsM7pM

Fact.

**Sheridan** · 25/08/2009, 5:12 PM

In terms of vocal ability, it would have to be John McCormack!

**Lev Yashin** · 25/08/2009, 5:44 PM

Although im not into his quieter moments Mick Flannery has an exceptional voice

**stann** · 25/08/2009, 5:57 PM

Brendan Bowyer.
Feck sake! Shouldn't even have to tell ye!

**Neish** · 25/08/2009, 8:39 PM

Luke Kelly.

Brendan Perry also worth a mention, although he is 2nd generation Irish

**monzo** · 25/08/2009, 9:47 PM

Lisa Hannigan seems to have a heavenly voice...

**The Fly** · 25/08/2009, 9:59 PM

Bono!.................no contest

**centre mid** · 25/08/2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by The Fly

Bono!.................no contest

he is only just about the best singer in U2

**sligoman** · 25/08/2009, 11:23 PM

Dustin.

**Pauro 76** · 26/08/2009, 7:40 AM

Ronnie Drew surely...

**endabob1** · 26/08/2009, 8:22 AM

In terms of pure singing ability range etc, I'd go for Sinead, a truely remarkable voice; Dolores O'Riordan had a very sweet voice before she learned to shreek at evry opportunity, I'm also a fan of Gemma Hayes voice, really nice, Lisa Hannigan is a good shout too.

As for the blokes, as pointed out elsewhere, Bono isn't a technically great singer but he does have a huge amount of Charisma, I always thought Tom Dunne had a good voice for a Rawk singer and when Glen Hansard sings instead of shouting he has a decent voice, in terms of range & technicality though I'd say Brian Kennedy is probably the best male singer.