Ispíní na hÉireann release Johnny Jump Up ahead of new album & Irish Tour
Dublin trad-rock firebrands Ispíní na hÉireann release their last single before the album today, a blistering rendition of the Cork classic Johnny Jump Up, ahead of their highly anticipated new record Poxtail Soup, landing November 21st, 2025.
“Written by Tadhg Jordan in 1934, this Corkonian classic has been a favourite of ours from the very beginning. In fact, it was played at our very first gig – the day Ispíní na hÉireann was christened. Back then we had only a silly name and a handful of songs; thankfully now we’ve a few more songs…and the same silly name.
Made famous by Jimmy Crowley and Christy Moore, the song is comic on the surface but carries a darker edge, warning of the dangers of drink and the chaos that follows a day on the world’s most widely consumed drug. The culprit here is a bad batch of cider – strong enough to poison some, kill others, and send the rest into temporary madness.”
With Poxtail Soup, Ispíní na hÉireann dive deeper into their fearless blend of trad, storytelling, and satire — serving up both raucous anthems and moments of raw intimacy. The album promises to capture the full spectrum of the band’s sound — from wild, foot-stomping energy to sharp social commentary that cuts to the bone.
“This isn’t just an album launch, it’s a feast,” says frontman Tomás Mulligan. “We’ve been stewing this for a long time, and now it’s ready to serve. This is the end of an old chapter and the beginning of a new age for the band.”
To celebrate the release, Ispíní na hÉireann will hit the road for The Poxtail Soup Album Launch Tour, kicking off November 14th in Dundalk and winding through some of Ireland’s most iconic venues.
The Poxtail Soup Album Launch Tour
Nov 14 – Mo Chara’s, Dundalk
Nov 15 – Ballintubbert House, Laois
Nov 21 – Bank Lane, Waterford (Official Album Launch Night)
Nov 22 – DeBarra’s, Clonakilty
Nov 26 - 30 min set at Spin Dizzy, Dublin (signing + meet & greet)
Nov 28 – The Commercial, Limerick
Nov 29 – Glen Eagle, Killarney
Poxtail Soup will be available on vinyl and digital platforms from November 21st, with exclusive merch and bundles available on tour.
Listen to “Johnny Jump Up” HERE
Pre-order Poxtail Soup → HERE
About Ispíní na hÉireann
Ispíní na hÉireann are an alternative-traditional band from Dublin, formed in 2018 by Tomás Mulligan (lead vocals, guitar) and featuring Paahto Cummins (vocals, banjo), Pádraig Óg Mac Aodhagáin (saxophone, uilleann pipes, flute), Aongus MacAmhlaigh (vocals, cello, fiddle), and Declan Gillen (drums, bodhrán, pad).
Rooted in Irish traditional music yet fearlessly inventive, the band brings together some of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary musicians, with backgrounds spanning classical, jazz, opera, and bluegrass.
Blending original compositions with unabashed reimaginings of staple traditional repertoire, Ispíní na hÉireann craft a sound that is raw, raucous, and unmistakably Irish. Their music fuses technical mastery with sharp wit, storytelling, and social commentary — performances that are as thought-provoking as they are electrifying; equal parts musicianship, mayhem, and meaning.
Following the success of their debut album Hard Working Men, the band are gearing up for their second record Poxtail Soup — a powerful showcase of their trademark mix of chaos, humour, and heart. With a reputation for exhilarating live shows and a bold approach to genre, Ispíní na hÉireann continue to redefine what contemporary Irish music can be.
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