Question re Celtic/Irish/Chieftains music

Anything by Christie Burns.
http://www.corkdulcimerfest.org

Well this is a little to the left of traditional Celtic but if you like rock and celtic influence try the Waterboys. I think Fisherman's Blues is a great album. One side primarily more of a rock influence and one side more "traditional". Also, I just gotta mention Van Morrison.

Have Fun.

This link may be helpful too:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/3BD6YGT2HFJRQ/ref=cm_bg_guides/102-6339634-8813754

I like a Scottish group: "Ossian" (pronounced osh-an).
Their "Borders" album is very authentic and "peaty".

How could a thread about "Celtic" / "Irish" influenced music not include at least a mention of The Pogues ?!?!?! Not exactly as mellow as the The Chieftains, but highly enjoyable none the less. If you don't mind knockin' a few brews back and getting smacked in the head with a shillelagh for dancing on the tables and kicking full stein's of beer off the bar, this is the band for you : ) Sean
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PS... Elvis Costello just divorced Kate O'Riordan of The Pogues so that he could marry Diana Krall.

PPS... The Pogues is short for "Pogue Ma'Hone", which is Gaelic for "kiss my ass". That should give you a clue as to what most of their music is like i.e. full of spunk and contempt fueled by a few "cocktails" : )