The Joys of Irish Traditional Music – and how to include it in your wedding!
A guide to including traditional Irish music in your wedding ceremony to make it even more special....
Michael Manners
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Wedding Music Style Finder for Church & Civil Ceremonies
Are you struggling to define the style of music you would like for your wedding ceremony? This short 1 minute quiz will help guide you on the journey to selecting...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
What to Ask Before Booking a Church Wedding Musician – 10 Must-Know Questions
Sometimes we don't even know what questions to ask before you book a service. Here we break down the questions you should consider to ask....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Church Wedding Ceremony Music Order in Ireland: Where Music Fits (Full Guide)
Understanding where music fits in during a ceremony is important. There are certain parts of a wedding ceremony that are designated for music. In this guide you we detail where...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Singer vs String Quartet for an Irish Church Wedding: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between a wedding singer or a string quartet will ultimately be decided by your own personal taste. You may already have your heart set on a particular choice and...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
How to Book the Perfect Church Wedding Musician in Ireland | Step-by-Step Guide
Finding that perfect musician for your wedding ceremony doesn't have to be that difficult. Find out how to simply the process here in our step-by-step guide....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
2025 Guide: Cost of Wedding Ceremony Music in Ireland
The cost of wedding ceremony music can vary significantly. In our guide you will find will align with your budget and what considerations you need to keep in mind to...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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Ireland’s Most Experienced Wedding Musicians [2025]
How do you find experienced wedding musicians? Don’t know where to start? Listed here are 11 wedding ceremony musicians that have played at literally thousands of weddings. Experience trumps all...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
22 Exceptional Wedding Singers | Ireland | 2025
These wedding ceremony singers in Ireland are all incredible musicians. There are hundreds of wedding singers and musicians in Ireland. We’ve handpicked 22 award winning wedding performers for you to...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
5 Star Wedding String Quartets | Ireland 2025
String quartets add a touch of class and elegance to your wedding day. To help you choose, we’ve compiled a list of Ireland’s best wedding string quartets—all with 5 star...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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Wedding Singer Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2025 [Ireland]
Find all the answers to questions about wedding singers. This is relevant to both church ceremony singers and civil ceremony singers. All of these questions would also hold true for...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
47 String Quartet Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2025
I managed a string quartet for over 10 years. They played at over 500 events. These included wedding ceremonies, corporate events, private parties, TV commercials and funerals. I trust you’ll...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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11 Classical Church Wedding Songs [Walking Down the Aisle To 2025 in Ireland]
What is the perfect classical church music to walk down the aisle to in Ireland? The following are 11 of the most popular pieces. Instrumental pieces work the best. They...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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Guide to Planning Catholic Funeral Music [2025]
The following is our suggested selection of music for a funeral. Music needs to be selected for particular points during the mass. This following is a good place to start....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Music Guide [2025 Update]
Explore our comprehensive guide to wedding ceremony music. What are the areas that great weddings get right? How to create an amazing atmosphere? Read on to find out!...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
University Church – St Stephen’s Green
Work, commenced on the building of the Newman University Church in May 1855. It opened a year later on Ascension Day. The church was formally dedicated to “Our Lady, Seat...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
6 Popular Funeral Songs for a Meaningful Ceremony
Planning a funeral can be very challenging; here’s a list of moving and meaningful funeral songs that can be played during the ceremony to honour your loved one at this...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
String Quartet Guide
Choosing the music for the wedding ceremony is arguably one of the most important decisions you will make. There are a number of areas one needs to consider before doing...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Ireland’s Best Male Wedding Singers | 2025
The option of choosing a male wedding singer is often overlooked. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most talented and sought after male voices. Choose from award winning...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Joe Kenny | Featured Musician | Wedding Pianist
ChurchMusic.ie has many many talented musicians. One of Ireland’s best wedding pianists is Joe Kenny. He has played for countless couples big day. He has the special ability to play...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Traditional Irish Music and Instruments – History and Origins
Traditional Irish music, as we now know it, was no doubt influenced by the Gaelic aristocratic music widespread in Ireland until the 1600’s....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
The Church Organ: How does it really work?
The modern organ is the most complicated of all instruments. Its sounds are produced by wind blowing through several complete sets, or ranks, of pipes....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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I’m Happy Because I Sing [William James]
Just about everyone can make music if they want to. You don’t have to learn an instrument: all you have to do is open your mouth and sing. Anyone can...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
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Church Music of the 13th Century [Léonin & Pérotin]
The music of the 12th and 13th centuries is generally known as the ARS ANTIQUA a term wished upon it by musicians of the 14th century, who considered their own...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Guitars & Lutes – Classification & Varieties
The instruments of the string family can be divided into two main groups. The first group contains instruments such as the violin and cello that are mainly played with a...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Voice Classification and Singing
When we sing, air expelled from our lungs causes the vocal cords to vibrate like reeds, and so produce a note. To sing a higher note, we tighten the vocal...
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
Woodwind Instruments – Edge-blown & Reeds
The instruments of the woodwind family can produce a wide variety of sounds, from the shrill piping of the piccolo to the deep gruff blurts of the bassoon....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
The Piano – History & Workings
The pianoforte – usually called the piano for short – was invented in 1698 by an Italian named Bartolomeo Cristofori. It has become the most popular of instruments....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder
The Irish Harp - History and Kinds
The national symbol of Ireland is the harp – the only country to have a musical instrument as its symbol. This instrument, however, has had a troubled history....
Michael Manners
Co-Founder