“We represent the best of Ireland,” says Lisa Canny, harpist, banjo player and frontwoman of the 11-strong trad girl group Biird. At a sold-out Vicar Street on Saturday night, their easy ...

In a detailed document sent to the Government and seen by The Irish Times, it suggests a host ... the utility warned: “The scale of the task is immense. We have flagged the need for change ...

Old North Sacramento has a rich history of ranching, commerce and transportation, but the neighborhood has also faced decades of disinvestment after becoming part of Sacramento in 1964. However ...

from and for the Irish people. The US paper remarked “in a music business perennially in thrall to the latest tech and trends, Moore is a rarity”. Christy said: “I’ve not been on a plane ...

Sabrina Ffrench Traditional music, song and poetry were enjoyed by all at an “absolutely fantastic” community concert held in Gorey recently to mark this year’s May Bush Féile. Local ...

Ever get stuck wondering whether it’s F# or Gb? You’re not alone. In this video, we break down how to spell scales and chords correctly—without the confusion. It’s practical, musical ...

If you’re among the roughly 19,000 folks who find their way to the fest each year, you can expect the usual attractions: the breezes off Bayou St. John, the buoyant bouzouki music, Hellenic ...

Ballymena United captain Sean O’Neill has backed rising star Luke Hawe to take his game to another level at Southampton. The Northern Ireland youth international is moving to the south coast ...

Switzerland gears up to deliver an epic Eurovision Song Contest, after Nemo took home the trophy in 2024 with their song The CodeIreland’s act Emmy took to the stage tonightCatch up on all the ...

Last month, the Irish Traditional Music Archive — which acquired Moore’s manuscripts and recordings — announced plans for a major exhibition on his career to open in January. “The real ...

The 24-year-old singer will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Cork popstar Bambie Thug, who last year became the first Irish act to ... pop" to describe their music. In a 2023 interview ...