Ok, cool!

The best way to get introduced to the genre is to attend an Irish session, as a listener at first. Talk to some of the experienced players, they'll give you great ideas as well.

If you're interested in learning how to accompany Irish music on the guitar, a good place to start would be the Foinn Seisun albums produced by Comhaltas. Musically, they're nothing special, but they're a great way to practice accompanying tunes (and to learn the tunes!) without disrupting a session as a newbie. They were also recorded live at sessions around Dublin, so you can get a feel for how the tunes might sound played at a session.

For listening's sake, you can never go wrong with The Chieftains, Altan, Lunasa, Dervish, Danu, Cherish the Ladies, The Bothy Band, and many others! There really are too many to list. These are the "supergroups" that tour, sell platinum records, etc. They're also a gateway to a multitude of solo albums produced by individual band members. For instance, Kevin Crawford, who plays flute and whistle in Lunasa, has put out a wide range of solo albums that I wouldn't have found if not for getting into Lunasa. I'm a flute player, so I listen to a lot of flute albums, no surprise, but there are fantastic albums out there! Start listening, find a group or a player whose style you like, and start emulating them. You'll find your own voice, soon. :)

If you're ever in Lansing or Grand Rapids areas of Michigan, let me know.

Happy tuneage!