Irish Gramophone for Children – Songs, Stories & Music

Introduction

The Irish gramophone for children is here – a unique, screen-free way for children to enjoy Irish songs, traditional music, Christmas favourites and a bedtime story. Just place a disc on the player and it comes to life, filling the room with music and stories in Irish and English.

(See the end of this article for the full list of discs and tracks.)

Why Choose an Irish Gramophone for Children?

Screens are everywhere in children’s lives. Our gramophone offers an alternative: a way to listen, imagine, and enjoy music without distraction. Research shows that audio learning helps develop attention, memory, and creativity in young children. Singing in particular has been shown to strengthen language recall and pronunciation better than speaking alone (Springer study, 2013).

With our gramophone, children can:

• Listen independently

• Wind down at bedtime without a screen

• Explore songs and stories at their own pace

Irish Songs and Stories for Learning

Our discs are designed to spark joy — but also to support learning. Songs help children absorb new words, rhythm, and pronunciation. They also build cultural pride by connecting families to a living tradition of music and storytelling.

The RTÉjr Book Club has already shown how powerful rhymes and songs can be for Irish children’s books, featuring titles like Mo Chuid Amhráin Ghaeilge alongside nursery rhymes and poems (RTÉjr Book Club).

RTÉ also highlighted Mo Chuid Amhráin Nollag as one of “3 brilliant books as Gaeilge for kids,” recognising the fun and cultural value of Irish Christmas songs (RTÉ.ie).

These very songs are now included on our discs.

And when it comes to traditional Irish dance music, RTÉ covered Mo Chuid Rincí Gaelacha (le Emer Ní Scolaí), underlining how the series blends music, language and culture (RTÉ.ie).

How the Irish Gramophone for Children Works

The gramophone is simple to use:

• No screens, no Wi-Fi.

• Just place a disc on top, and the story or music plays instantly.

• Rechargeable, portable, and sturdy — designed for small hands.

It’s as much a keepsake as it is a toy, with a vintage look that parents and grandparents love.

What’s on the Discs?

Our gramophone comes with a growing library of discs. Each one contains a carefully chosen collection of songs, music, or story.

(See the end of this article for the complete tracklists.)

Why Families Love the Irish Gramophone for Children

Families love the Irish gramophone for children because it’s screen-free. Parents tell us they value:

• Nostalgia: The joy of putting on a record or cassette, now reimagined for children.

• Learning: Irish songs and stories help kids pick up the language naturally.

• Peace of mind: A safe, screen-free way to keep children entertained.

Pre-Order your Irish Gramophone for Children Now

Our pre-order offer is available until next weekend:

• Price: €34.95

• Normal RRP: €59.95

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Full Disc Tracklists

Mo Chuid Amhráin Ghaeilge

• Báidín Fheilimí

• Óró, sé do bheatha abhaile

• Peigín Leitir Móir

• Níl sé ina lá

• Dúlamán

• Éireoidh mé ar maidin

Mo Chuid Amhráin Ghaeilge 2

• An Gréasaí Bróg

• Trasna na dTonnta

• Raithineach, a Bhean Bheag

• Cad é sin don té sin

• Pota Mór Fataí

• Casadh an tSúgáin

Mo Chuid Amhráin Ghaeilge 3

• An Poc ar Buile

• Molly Malone

• Sí do Mhamó Í

• Fionnghuala

• Fáinne Geal an Lae

• Na Cleaganna

Mo Chéad Rainn Ghaeilge

• Micilín Muc

• Dilín Ó Deamhas

• Seán Ó Loinn

• A Nóra Bheag

• Hup Hup Amach

• Huisín

Mo Chuid Uirlisí Ceoil – My Musical Instruments

• Molly Bán (Fiddle)

• Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór (Harp)

• The Mystery Inch (Banjo, Guitar & Drum)

• Rosc Catha na Mumhan (Pipes)

• Port Chúil Aodh (Flute & Tin Whistle)

• An Tarbolton (Concertina)

Mo Chuid Rincí Gaelacha

• Ríl – Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel

• March – Battle of Aughrim

• Jig – The Gold Ring

• Sleamhnán – Denis Murphy’s

• Cornphíopa – The Rights of Man

• Polca – Polca 1–2–3

Amhráin Nollag (Irish Christmas Songs)

• Daidí na Nollag

• Trí Rí ag Leanúint

• I Leataobh i Mainsear

• An Drumadóirín

• Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil

Christmas Classics (English)

• Jingle Bells

• We Wish You a Merry Christmas

• Deck the Halls

• Away in a Manger

• Little Drummer Boy

Nursery Rhymes (English)

• Baa Baa Black Sheep

• Hey Diddle Diddle

• Hickory Dickory Dock

• Little Miss Muffet

• Row, Row, Row Your Boat

• Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Oíche Mhaith, a Ghrá

• Narrated story with harp

• Lullaby