Sennheiser HD-598s are the most comfortable headphones I've had the opportunity to use. I recommend these wholeheartedly for any first-time hi-fi buyer because of their excellent soundstage and...
I just received my SigPros (bought from a fellow head-fi'er), and now have several hours with them. They are great headphones. Agree with most of what everyone's saying about them. These...
Beats out the Bose Triport, the HD 202 and HD 435s, the AT M35 and AT M50. Just try it and see. Extremely comfortable (I wear mine while commuting and studying, for about 5+ hours a day). Bought...
When I first put them on on I though that the highs will blow my head off. My ears got tired after 10 - 15 minutes. I though I would throw them out of the window. But having read some good...
Stiff Little Fingers are Irish and have a similar punk style to Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys, though with less traditional Irish influence. I'd recommend starting with a live album.
The Pogues is a great suggestion and probably what you are looking for.
Rory Gallagher was perhaps the best guitarist of his era (and he came to attention at the same time as Clapton) and is well worth checking out. Suggest the "Irish Tour" album.