Flog the Dog
Award-Winning Irish
Wedding Band
"Shippin' Craic Nationwide" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Live fiddle, Irish trad and dance-floor favourites for weddings across Ireland.
Unforgettable Entertainment
Irish Trad, Live Fiddle & Dance Floor Fillers
Flog the Dog are an award-winning Irish wedding band performing at weddings across Ireland, known for energetic live music, packed dance floors and our signature fiddle-led sound.
From Irish trad and jives to modern hits, country and dance-floor favourites, our live set is built to bring every generation together. With fiddle at the heart of the band, we also “Tradify” well-known songs to give them the unmistakable Flog the Dog sound.
The Journey So Far
Serious Miles. Serious Craic.
An Experienced Wedding Band Performing Across Ireland
Based in Co. Wicklow, with our roots in Co. Kerry, Flog the Dog perform weddings across Ireland, regularly travelling throughout Leinster and nationwide to bring our live wedding show to couples all over the country.
Over 900 weddings performed, 400+ upcoming bookings, award-winning wedding supplier recognition, nationwide experience, and consistent 5-star feedback from couples.
Weddings Done
Approaching 1000 weddings…
Still To Play
Booked up to 31 Dec 2028
Songs Sung
Approximate live total
Travelled
Approximate road miles across Ireland
Wedding Entertainment Packages
Wedding Band & Entertainment Packages
Everything you need to keep the dance floor full, from the live band to late-night party extras.
Band
The full Flog the Dog live wedding band experience
DJ
Keep the party going after the band finishes
Sax & DJ
A high-energy late-night option with live sax
Bongos
Live percussion to add energy to the dance floor
Cold Sparks
A dramatic moment for first dances and big entrances
360 Booth
A fun guest experience with shareable party moments
Trusted Wedding Entertainment, Done Properly.
Why Couples Choose Flog the Dog
See the awards, hear the band, and read what real couples say before you choose your wedding entertainment.
WeddingSuppliers.ie Awards 2025
Wedding Band of the Year Leinster
Recognised at the National Wedding Industry Awards.
Highly Commended, 2023
Best Wedding Band in Leinster
Proud member of the Wedding Band AssociationView our member listing ↗
Clear Communication
You deal directly with the band, with clear answers around availability, timings, packages, extras, and what works best for your wedding.
Proven Experience
With over 900 weddings performed, 400+ upcoming bookings, and award-winning industry recognition, you’re booking a band with real wedding experience.
One Entertainment Team
From live band to DJ, sax, bongos, cold sparks, and 360 booth options, you can build the wedding entertainment package that suits your day.
Your Wedding Portal
Once booked, you can use your dedicated wedding portal or app to manage your booking details in one place.
The Thing We Hear Most
“Our Guests Are Still Talking About the Band.”
Packed dance floors are only part of it. Again and again, couples tell us their guests are still talking about the music, the craic, the interaction and the moments they became part of the show long after the wedding is over.
The Setlist
Irish Trad Energy Meets Dance Floor Anthems
Our wedding setlist blends Irish trad, live fiddle, country, jives, modern hits and dance-floor favourites. Every night is shaped around the couple, the crowd and what’s working on the floor, so this is a flavour of the set rather than a fixed running order.
Setlist examples last updated for 2026 weddings, with current dance-floor favourites, Irish wedding staples, and live first dance ideas.
Irish & Folk
The Flog The Dog Signature Sound
Fiddle-led Irish energy, singalong favourites, and tradified versions of songs people already know and love.
A selection of some of the most popular requests we play at weddings — the full set changes depending on the crowd.
Our Story
Meet Flog the Dog: An Irish Wedding Band Since 2011
Flog The Dog is an award winning Irish Wedding Band originally formed in Co. Kerry. Founded in 2011, the band began playing shows in Tralee, Killarney, and everywhere between. As the band became more and more popular, couples began to book the band for their wedding day. And as the old saying goes, that's how it all started! The band now plays across Ireland and is based in Co. Wicklow.
Nationwide
Munster, Leinster, Connacht & Northern Ireland
Tradified
Unique fiddle-infused arrangements
Interactive
Dance-offs & guest performances
Not Loud
Guests can chat & dance comfortably
Meet The Band
The People Behind The Craic
Steve Clifford
Vocals / Guitar
Steve leads Flog The Dog on vocals and guitar, keeping the show focused on energy, interaction, and packed dance floors.
Davey
Drums / Vocals
Davey brings the drive and rhythm on drums and vocals, keeping the set moving from jives and country favourites to modern party anthems.
Keith
Bass
Keith holds down the low end of the band, adding groove, feel, and musical depth across the full Flog The Dog set.
Tomi
Keys / Sax
Tomi adds keys, sax, and texture to the live sound, helping the band move easily between trad, pop, country, and dance-floor classics.
Ivonne
Fiddle / Vocals
Ivonne brings signature fiddle and vocals to the band, helping Flog The Dog “tradify” songs and giving the show its unmistakable Irish wedding energy.
Got Questions?
Irish Wedding Band FAQs
Flog The Dog is an award winning Irish Wedding Band originally formed in Co. Kerry. Founded in 2011, the band began playing shows in Tralee, Killarney, and everywhere between. The band could be found playing shows every weekend in Scotts Hotel, Killarney. As the band became more and more popular, couples began to book the band for their wedding day. And as the old saying goes, that's how it all started! The band now plays weddings across Ireland and is based in Co. Wicklow, with its roots in Co. Kerry.
We play weddings across Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Northern Ireland, bringing lively sets and a great atmosphere to venues throughout those provinces. Please note we do not cover West Cork, Southwest Kerry, North Donegal, Northwest Mayo or Derry.
If you are looking for a top wedding band that plays a mix of everything then you have come to the right place. We play a wide variety of songs and our setlist is fully tailorable. With the fiddle as one of our main instruments, we like to 'Tradify' songs in our extensive set which makes us alternative and unique to most. We build a quick rapport with the crowd and always have guests on the dance floor for jiving, sets, waltzes, and classics that everyone loves.
After each show, we like to mingle with guests, and more often than not we receive compliments on the interaction with the crowd, that the music suited everyone and that we weren't loud, which for us is an important piece of feedback. We make sure we're never loud so that your guests can have a chat with friends and have a boogie for their own pleasure. We also like to include you and your guest to be a part of the show - everyone is included.
Check out our Google reviewsOur wedding band pricing depends on your date, venue location, package choice, and any extras such as DJ, sax, bongos, cold sparks, 360 booth, or audio guest book. Most couples receive a tailored quote based on whether they need live band only, band plus DJ, or a full entertainment package with extras. Every wedding is slightly different, so we prefer to give couples a clear personalised quote rather than a one-size-fits-all price. Send us your date and venue details and we’ll come back with availability, options, and a full quote.
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