Irish folk trio Amble have secured their first number one single on the Official Irish Singles Chart with “The Swell.” The track’s debut at the summit brings a definitive end to an eleven-week consecutive run at number one for Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In,” a release that previously accumulated eighteen weeks at the top position to equal Bill Whelan’s “Riverdance” for the most weeks spent at number one in the chart’s history.
How Amble Topped the Irish Charts with The Swell
Released via Warner Records, “The Swell” serves as the tenth track on Amble’s upcoming second album, Love and All Its Wares, which is scheduled for release on January 29, 2027. According to industry tracking, the single has already achieved platinum certification after reaching 15,000 units in combined sales and streaming equivalents. The band originally premiered the track live on June 11 during a performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
The upcoming full-length project was recorded over a three-week period in April 2026 at Grouse Lodge Recording Studios in County Westmeath. Producer Philip Weinrobe handled production duties for the album, bringing experience from previous collaborations with Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Tomberlin, and Theo Katzman.
Did you know? “The Swell” was first unveiled to audiences internationally when the band took the stage at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry in June, months ahead of its official chart peak in Ireland.
Comparing Amble’s Rapid Rise to Previous Chart Success
The achievement marks a significant milestone for the group, which formed in 2022 after members Robbie Cunningham, Ross McNerney, and Oisín McCaffrey left their day jobs. The trio consists of Cunningham on vocals and guitar, McNerney on mandolin, bouzouki, and banjo, and McCaffrey on guitar and vocals, hailing respectively from Leitrim, Longford, and Sligo.
This chart-topping single follows the sustained success of Amble’s debut LP, Reverie, which was released by Warner Records in May 2025. That album debuted at number one on the Irish charts, finished the year as the most-streamed Irish album of 2025, and maintained a position in the Albums Chart top 10 ever since, currently sitting at number three.
Tour Dates and International Growth Following Chart Success
Amble’s momentum is backed by a busy live schedule spanning domestic venues and international markets. The band closed out 2025 with three consecutive sold-out nights at Dublin’s 3Arena, following earlier wins at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize awards, where they claimed Single of the Year for “Schoolyard Days” and Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Their live itinerary for the current cycle includes a mainstage headline slot at Electric Picnic, performances at Bonnaroo in Tennessee, and stadium support dates alongside Ed Sheeran and Dermot Kennedy. The trio is set to embark on a seven-date UK headline tour later this month, followed by a 19-date North American run beginning October 22, with nine of those upcoming dates already sold out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of Amble?
The Irish folk trio consists of Robbie Cunningham (vocals and guitar) from Leitrim, Ross McNerney (mandolin, bouzouki, and banjo) from Longford, and Oisín McCaffrey (guitar and vocals) from Sligo.
When is Amble’s second album coming out?
According to release schedules from Warner Records, Amble’s second album, Love and All Its Wares, is due out on January 29, 2027.
What record did “Rein Me In” hold before “The Swell” took over?
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” spent eleven consecutive weeks at number one, accumulating eighteen weeks at the top spot overall to tie Bill Whelan’s “Riverdance” for the most weeks spent at number one in the history of the Official Irish Singles Chart.
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