Top ten modern Irish love songs for St. Valentine’s Day - VIDEOS

Get in a romantic mood with some our favorite lovers tunes

By: KERRY O'SHEA | Published Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:17 AM | Updated Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:55 AM

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, these songs from Irish singers will get you in the mood for a day filled with love and romance.

1. The Pogues - Love You til the End

A blending of classic and modern influences, The Pogues’ hit ‘Love You til the End’ is a perfect sentiment for Valentine’s Day.

2. The Script - For the First Time

This recent smash hit from Dublin natives The Script is about overcoming the hard times through love.

3. Snow Patrol - Signal Fire

‘Signal Fire’ is but one romantic selection from Belfast natives Snow Patrol’s lengthy list of love songs and was featured on the ‘Spiderman’ soundtrack.

4. Westlife - Unbreakable

This love is unbreakable, unmistakeable, untouchable ... ah, Westlife, you always have had a way with words.

5. U2 - All I Want is You

The name of this epic ballad from Ireland’s favorites, U2, says it all.

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6. Sinead O’Connor - Nothing Compares to You

Though often controversial, you can’t deny Irish singer Sinead O’Connor and her 1990s hit ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.’

7. Dropkick Murphys - Peg O’ My Heart

Boston’s own Dropkick Murphys remake this old classic into a modern and upbeat love tune.

8. Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing at All

Ronan Keating topped the charts with this cover for the film ‘Notting Hill.’

9. Bell X1 - How Your Heart is Wired

Kildare natives Bell X1 take on the complexities of love with modern beats.

10. Van Morrison - Crazy Love

This Van Morrison classic is the perfect slow tune to set the mood for Valentine’s Day.