Did you known March has been designated Irish-American Heritage Month since the early 90s? You don’t usually see a big fuss made over it, but Ireland’s Patron Saint still gets some love from rockers around the world.

Since today is St. Patrick’s Day, here are a few fun Irish-tinged tunes to enjoy with your Guinness and colcannon:

“An Irish Pub Song” by The Rumjacks

Folk punk band The Rumjacks hails from Sydney, Australia, and one of their most popular tunes laments the “fakey Irish” vibe of some so-called Irish Pubs. It’s a banger, too. Sing it with me: “Whale, oil, beef, hooked.”

“Shake That Bagpipe” by The Sidh

In Irish term Sidh (pronounced as “shee”) is a hill or raised area where the faeryfolk live. The Italian group The SIDH, blends electronic rock with celtic rhythms. Believe it or not, it sounds really, really cool and I am happy to put it on this list.

“Song of the Leprechaun” by Paddy and The Rats

Paddy and The Rats are some pirate punk Celtic inspired rock, and they come from Hungary. They have created a huge following with their very distinct high energy sound.Their shows can get pretty wild, but this one is a motivating love letter to Ireland.

“Rose Tattoo” by Dropkick Murphys

Hopefully, I don’t have my fellow Irish Americans who Dropkick Murphys are. Hailing from Boston, Mass. in the U.S. of A. they are Irish through and through. Their love of Irish infused punk can only be matched by their love of the Boston Bruins. This song is self-explanitory; a tribute to the very personal history behind each person’s ink.

“Whisky In A Jar” by The Pogues and The Dubliners

Now, one of the first and foremost bands I think of when I want some Irish punk is The Pogues, who, believe it or not, were started in King’s Cross, London. Late frontman Shane MacGowan, was as Irish as you could get, but was born in Pembury on Christmas Day when his parents were visiting England. However, ain’t no one is going to question their Irish cred, and when you pair them with Ireland’s The Dubliners on this Irish mainstay, it doesn’t get much better.

You don’t have to be from Ireland to show your love of Irish music, but one thing’s for certain, the old Irish and Celtic sounds are loved by people from all over. Thanks for keeping the Irish culture going. It would be a pity if we lose it.