The Blarney Pilgrims

**The Blarney Pilgrims** are a Belfast-born folk collective known for weaving gritty storytelling with traditional Irish melodies. Their music digs into Northern Ireland’s complex history, spotlighting local legends, forgotten heroes, and political flashpoints through foot-stomping rebel tunes and heartfelt ballads. Tracks like “Jimmy Hasty (The One-Armed Wonder)”—a tribute to Belfast’s one-armed football icon—and “Granda Was a Celtic Man” reflect their knack for turning personal and regional stories into anthems that resonate in pub sessions and festival crowds alike.

With releases like “Marchin’ Down Sackville Street” and “Terrorist or Dreamer,” the band leans into raw, acoustic-driven arrangements that honor Irish folk traditions while sparking conversations about identity and legacy. Their live shows are a raucous mix of history lesson and ceilidh, earning them a loyal following among fans who crave music with roots as deep as its relevance.