News

We spoke with 'Fréwaka' director Aislinn Clarke about tackling a distinctly Irish horror film, the power of the Irish language, and more.
JOYCE FEGAN asks people running the Irish tourist and hospitality industries about their hopes and expectations for this year ...
Is the centuries-old blood-sucker just an evil villain or is there more to his story? The post ‘Sinners’: The Meaning Behind ...
Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.
April 24, 2025 — My Music with Rhiannon Giddens returns to PBS in May with six new episodes. Produced by the Will & Deni ...
Sad news once again to pass on from the world of Irish folk music with the April 3 passing of Michael “Jesse” Owens. Born in Dublin in 1935, Owens ...
Sharon Shannon has music at her fingertips... literally. One of the biggest names in Irish traditional music, Jenny Lee chats to the world-renowned accordionist about her musical roots, Shane MacGowan ...
The Down comic was joined by contemporary three-piece folk band Amble ... studio audience lauded the "peaceful" performance as the group received a rapacious applause. Viewers at home were ...
Trasna, an Irish folk duo comprised of Ger O’Donnell from County Clare and Trevor Sexton from County Limerick, has captivated audiences for six years with their rich and diverse musical offerings.
The first to break new ground was Cliftonville’s all-star cast of 2012/13, led by legendary Irish League figure Tommy ... that Cliftonville squad “was a crazy group of people” with big ...
In the Mountain Strings, Celtic and American Ensembles, BYU students explore various types of music from around the world, from Ireland and Scotland to Russia and Macedonia.
In February Foras na Gaeilge said it had to make savings of more than €800,000 (£669,000), which would mean cuts to some groups operating in Northern Ireland. Irish government minister Dara ...