Music of Ireland - Top 5 Biggest Selling Irish Acts of All Time

Top 5 Biggest Selling Irish Acts of All Time

Irish acts Sold Genre Years active Notes
1. U2 170 Million + Rock 1976 – present
2. Enya 80 Million + Celtic/New Age 1986 – present
3. Van Morrison 55 Million + Soul 1967 – present
4. The Cranberries 50 Million + Rock 1990–2003, 2009 – present
5. Westlife 44 Million + Pop 1998 – 2012

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