As some of you may be aware, for many years I hired the acts that performed at the Great American Irish Festival. While it was exciting to present Irish legends ...

Founded in 2012 by London-based musician Celina DiCecca, the Great Canadian Fiddle Show showcases and preserves fiddle styles ...

Irish trio of accordion, voice, fiddle and piano. The voice belongs to Méabh Begley, from Kerry’s prominent musical family – ...

The average pension pot built up by men over the age of 55 was €144,716 but €82,674 for women, while far more men than women ...

I have a real treat in the media yoke this week! “The Boyne Mist” is the new release from John and Jacinta McEvoy and it’s the most delightful ...

Lots to write about this week! First off, I want to congratulate Caitríona Fee (concertina) and Colin Kadis (accordion), the two yanks who were ...

POPULAR ex-RTE presenter Laura Woods is set to launch a brand-new show on Dublin’s Q102. The Home Stretch is designed to “keep Dublin moving” with “laughs, conversation, and everything listeners need ...

“DIE WITH a smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was, by many measures, the song of 2025. The soppy ballad led the charts in more than 30 countries and holds the title of longest-running daily number ...

On this day (December 9) in 1979, all-star fiddle player Tommy Jackson died at the age of 53. He was one of the first session fiddlers in Nashville. As a result, he was a member of the city’s first “A ...

Derry Girls actor Siobhan McSweeney has unveiled her dream cast for an Irish version of The Celebrity Traitors, naming U2 frontman Bono and singer Enya as her top picks. The 45-year-old, who hosts the ...

Opus 216 will play Christmas music, along with Irish fiddle tunes on Dec. 7 at Willowick Public Library, 263 East 305th St. They will play from 2 to 5 p.m. and there will be a hot chocolate bar ...