Editor’s note: On Wed, July 5, 2023, IrishCentral's sister publication the Irish Voice newspaper, in New York, went to print for the last time. Founded 36 years ago by Niall O’Dowd and edited by ...

Socks in the Frying Pan, a critically acclaimed trio from Ennis, County Clare—widely regarded as the heartland of Irish traditional music—has established itself as a dominant force in the genre since ...

Irish traditional ensemble, Dervish, has performed together more than 30 years. From the band’s humble beginnings in the low-slung pubs of County Sligo to sold-out audiences in South America, Asia, ...

The world lost three great Irish musicians in 2023: Shane MacGowan, Sinéad O’Connor and Christy Dignam. While their music reflected their individual struggles and resilience, it also grappled with the ...

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