The Mary Wallopers’ self-titled album, released in October 2022 on BC Records, presents eleven tracks steeped in Irish tradition yet pulsing with the urgency of Celtic punk. Recorded amidst a contemporary folk revival, the band channels the rawness of street ballads through raucous arrangements and spirited vocals. From the plaintive strains of “Eileen Og” to the biting narrative of “The Night the Gards Raided Owenys,” the record fuses fiddle, accordion, and guitar with a defiant edge.This artifact evokes the lineage of Irish rebel songs, but with a modern grit that resonates beyond the usual folk circuits. Tracks like “Cod Liver Oil & The Orange Juice” and “All for Me Grog” carry a raucousness balanced by moments of somber reflection, offering a textured signal of working-class resilience. The Mary Wallopers stand as a testament to the endurance and adaptability of Celtic songcraft in the 21st century.

The Mary Wallopers’ self-titled album, released in October 2022 on BC Records, presents eleven tracks steeped in Irish tradition yet pulsing with the urgency of Celtic punk. Recorded amidst a contemporary folk revival, the band channels the rawness of street ballads through raucous arrangements and spirited vocals. From the plaintive strains of “Eileen Og” to the biting narrative of “The Night the Gards Raided Owenys,” the record fuses fiddle, accordion, and guitar with a defiant edge.This artifact evokes the lineage of Irish rebel songs, but with a modern grit that resonates beyond the usual folk circuits. Tracks like “Cod Liver Oil & The Orange Juice” and “All for Me Grog” carry a raucousness balanced by moments of somber reflection, offering a textured signal of working-class resilience. The Mary Wallopers stand as a testament to the endurance and adaptability of Celtic songcraft in the 21st century.