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The Irish Rovers

Band · Toronto, ON

The Irish Rovers are a long-running Canadian folk band known for Irish traditional songs, sea-shanty energy, close harmonies, and lively touring shows.

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Active since
1963
Catalog
50 releases
Last checked
August 8, 2026

About

The artist

The Irish Rovers are an Irish-Canadian folk group formed in Toronto in 1963 by George Millar and Jimmy Ferguson. The band became internationally known for its warm harmonies, traditional Irish repertoire, humorous stage presentation, and the enduring hit The Unicorn. Its public catalog spans more than five decades, from The First of the Irish Rovers and The Unicorn through Drunken Sailor, Saints and Sinners, No End in Sight, and The Belfast Sessions. The official band story documents Canada as the group's home and ongoing touring, while the exact Spotify and Apple Music profiles, artist-controlled Bandcamp, and MusicBrainz identity corroborate the active Canadian act and current catalog.

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Lineup

Members

  • Ian Millar

Network

Industry connections

  • George Millarfounder
  • Jimmy Fergusonfounder

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Catalog

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