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Festival in Carna, Connemara, Galway, will celebrate the legacy of Sean Nos singer Joe Heaney (center) The Joe Heaney Festival of Traditional Singing kicks off in Connemara

The Joe Heaney Festival of Traditional Singing takes place this May bank holiday weekend ( May 3 - 6 ) in Carna, Connemara. ...

by JANE WALSH 0

Daniel O'Donnell's PBS special “From the heartland” recently aired in over 87 percent of US households Daniel O'Donnell's PBS special left a special mark on the American public - VIDEO

The Irish singer who has sold over 15 million CDs and DVDs worldwide has made his mark on America with his 12th PBS concert special, “From the Heartland”, which has generated much success airing in over 87% of US households and ge ...

by AMANDA DRISCOLL 0

Ryan Lewis and Macklemore are breaking chart and sales records, doing it all by themselves Seattle rap sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis announce a Dublin gig - VIDEOS

Proud Irish American Macklemore will not be keeping his Irish fans waiting. The “Can’t Hold Us” star has announced that he and Ryan Lewis will play the O2 Arena (The Point), in Dublin, on September 5, 2013. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

Dropkick Murphys raised $65,000 in 15 hours for Boston bombing victims

Dropkick Murphys raise cash for Boston Boston local heroes the Dropkick Murphys raised $65,000 in just 15 hours for those affected by the Boston M ...

by Mike Farragher 0

The Yanks are coming - debut album of New York City favorite building a buzz

Photo of the Yanks from their CD cover -- Dylan Foley, Dan Gurney, Issac Alderson and Sean Earnest The New York City area is buzzing with anticipation for t ...

by Paul Keating 0

New York Irish Center hosts great night - Oliver O’Connell, Mickey Dunne live in Queens

Oliver O'Connell and Mickey Dunne Last week there was a wonderful night out at the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, with another capacity turnout ...

by Paul Keating 0

Tasty cotton candy from Tara O’Grady’s new album

Tara O'Grady "I wanted the fun we have onstage to make it onto the album.” That’s how jazz and blues chanteuse Tara O’Grady describes ...

by Mike Farragher 0

Teetotallers, Kevin Crawford, Martin Hayes and John Doyle ready to mix it up on US tour

The Teetotallers -- Kevin Crawford, Martin Hayes and John Doyle. The return this spring of that occasional super group the Teetotallers -- Martin Hayes, Kev ...

by Paul Keating 0

The beautiful colorful fishing town of Dingle, on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry The top ten pubs in the picturesque town of Dingle

As one of the prime destinations on Ireland’s west coast, the Dingle Peninsula is rich in seacoast vistas, pristine beaches, rugged mountain passes, and deep green valleys as well as colorful little towns, fishing ports, and great ...

by PATRICIA PRESTON 13

Declan O’Rourke soothes the soul at the Irish Arts Center in New York City - VIDEO

Irish singer songwriter Declan O'Rourke There is nothing that soothes the soul like going out and hearing live music and watching a talented and creative art ...

by Paul Keating 1

Force to be reckoned with Declan O’Rourke returns to New York

Declan O'Rourke at St. Werbough's Cathedral in ... ...

by Paul Keating 0

Irish musician Felix Dolan remembered by family and friends

Felix Dolan Last Friday on a cold rainy and windy day, one of New York’s most popular Irish musicians, Felix Dolan, was laid to rest in Gate of Heaven ...

by Paul Keating 0

The luck of John Rafferty - a masterpiece of folk storytelling

John Rafferty I got a phone call out of the blue from Seanchai leader and Black 47 founder Chris Byrne not long ago, and there was a real sense of urgency i ...

by Mike Farragher 0

John Doyle, Martin Hayes, and Kevin Crawford - The Teetotallers hit New York City Masters of Irish music The Teetotallers hit New York City - VIDEO

Three giants of the Irish traditional scene, The Teetotallers - fiddler Martin Hayes, flute player Kevin Crawford (Lunasa), and singer and guitarist John Doyle (Solas, Joan Baez) - return to New York City after selling out Joe's P ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 0

Celtic Cross tests news songs from upcoming CD for rapturous audience

Celtic Cross I had the rare pleasure of seeing Celtic Cross not once but twice in the last seven days. The band’s long-awaited follow-up to the award-w ...

by Mike Farragher 0

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