The Journal of Music’s editor has turned a selection of his writing over the past 23 years into the formidable What Ireland Can Teach the World About Music
His playing was deeply soulful in tone and boisterous in spirit, as the tunes demanded
These distinctive figures left an indelible mark on generations of musicians and listeners
President Higgins pays tribute to ‘one of Ireland’s iconic presences among musicians’
In the run-up to St Patrick's Day, Irish Times writers select the acts that represent modern Irishness
Donal Dineen explores the ‘staggering’ sound of the traditional instrument, with the help of rich visuals
The annual traditional music awards recognise individual talent in traditional music while also acknowledging that today’s stars are part of a greater coalition
From the genius of Máirtín O’Connor and the huge contribution of the Irish Traditional Music Archive to the magpie stylings of Ensemble Ériú, the list of recipients of the annual TG4 awards is impressively diverse
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Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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