Sylvia Woods' harp music books are among the most popular books for harpists at any level. They are playable on lever harps (also called Irish, Celtic, or folk harps) as well as pedal harps (also called concert, grand, or orchestral harps). 
 

Price: $17.95

Far from being a spontaneous free-for-all, the Irish music session is governed by a particular etiquette. Traditional Irish music is very specific: specific tunes and rhythms, played on specific instruments. This book explains it all and includes a glossary and charming line drawings. 

Price: $9.07

Ciaran Carson is a class of centaur-a flute-playing poet and a word-rich musician. Last Night's Fun is a cracker of a book, pure pleasure, stuffed with anecdotes, memories, wit and humor and deep knowledge of traditional Irish music. 

Price:$9.60

by Fintan Vallely, Charlie Piggott, Nutan (Photographer)

Price: $26.95

The history of the Chieftains over the last thirty-five years is the remarkable tale of how an unlikely group of enthusiasts came together to rescue some of the world's most beautiful music from near-extinction, brought it to an audience of millions, and became stars. 

Price: $12.80

Not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast, The Companion to Irish Traditional Music provides a unique resource for every home, school, or library with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities, and history of Irish traditional music and song.

Price: $50.00

Flannery's excellent writing is complemented by a veritable treasure-trove: two CDs of performances by Flannery, a tenor, and Janet Harbison on Irish harp, and the words of the songs with explanatory notes. 

Price: $20.97

by Danny Doyle, Terence Folan

Price: $12.95

This book has it's focus not on the development and playing of Irish traditional music, but on the people who play it. An outstanding narrative of a musician that is inspirational to anyone who plays this music. 

Price: $14.36

A beloved Irish folk singer shares his homeland with readers in this charming tour of his favorite Irish sites and sounds, which brings to life the rich legends and history of this popular travel destination. 

Price: $21.95

Ballads from : The Pubs of Ireland  by James N. Healy
Price: $8.95

The Melodic Tradition of Ireland (World Musics)  by James R. Cowdery
Price: $24.00

50 Great Irish Love Songs  by Robert Gogan
Price: $11.95

Favourite Hymns : We Learned at School  by Thomas F. Walsh
Price: $9.95 + $0.85 special surcharge

11 books of Folksongs and Ballads  by John Loesberg

Folksongs of Britain and Ireland  by Peter Kennedy
Price: $39.96

Ireland Sings  by Dominic Behan
Price: $12.95

Irish Whistle Book  by Tom Maguire
The cassette tape to accompany this book can be found HERE
Price: $11.96

The Keeper's Recital : Music and Cultural History in Ireland, 1770-1970
(Critical Conditions: Field Day Essays, Vol 6)  by Harry White
Price: $24.00

Music and the Celtic Otherworld : From Ireland to Iona  by Karen Ralls-MacLeod
Price: $49.95

The Music, Songs, & Instruments of Ireland  by Karen Farrington
Value Priced at: $17.98

Narrative Singing in Ireland : Lays, Ballads, Come-All-Yes and Other Songs  by Hugh Shields
Price: $19.50

Nature's Silent Music  by Philip S. Callahan
Price: $15.00