Songs of Ireland: New PBS documentaries and specials celebrate Irish music

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Three PBS Irish concert specials are also premiering this March. Celtic Thunder: It’s Entertainment! is a new musical revue spanning six decades of the singing sensation Celtic Thunder. It premieres March 9 and includes both old classics and contemporary hits, accompanied by nine sensational dancers.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars takes viewers through the 1950s and 1960s with rare footage of performers including Maureen O’Hara, Rosemary Clooney and The Dubliners. Hosted by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke and written by actor and author Malachy McCourt, the special is a trip down memory lane. It premiered in the beginning of March.

The third PBS special, The Priests in Concert at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, premieres March 7 and showcases the voices of the three clergymen from Northern Ireland who became a worldwide phenomenon. Backed by sponsors including Barnes & Noble and Tourism Ireland, all of these specials and documentaries promise to offer history, great performances and the joy of Irish music to lifelong fans and new listeners alike. Check your local listings to make sure you don’t miss them.

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