The Divine Comedy is one of Ireland’s most respected indie-pop bands. Skilled frontman, Neil Hannon, indisputable talent for writing, arcane and witty personality, and his penchant for rich and fulfilling music it is without a […]
The Pogues are an Irish punk band formed in 1982 and have outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New York is known worldwide as a Christmas anthem.
Forget conventional sporting tournaments, with preened players and elaborate venues; Irish Handball is something unique.
Aslan is an Irish rock group from Dublin who first formed in the 80s. They are not widely known outside of Ireland and have become known as one of our best-kept secrets.
The 12 pubs of Christmas is an Irish Christmas tradition in which participants visit 12 different pubs in a single day, having a drink at each one. It is typically done as a social outing with friends and often involves dressing up in Christmas-themed costumes. […]
The Saw Doctors formed in 1986 and released fifteen albums. They have achieved nineteen top-thirty hits and are renowned worldwide for their energetic live performances.
If you ever visit Ireland you’ll discover we have a way with words. Even though Irish is our native language, the majority of the population speak only English. Its how we use English that will […]
The bodhrán is an Irish framed drum and ranges from 25 to 65cm in diameter. The bodhrán is made from goats-skins, tacked to one side. (Synthetic heads or other animal skins are sometimes used.)
Mary had great musical talent from an earlier age and was influenced by her musical parents, brothers, and sister.
The Undertones formed in 1974 in the city of Derry when a group of young schoolboys shared their love for music.
The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes.
The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound but did not always carry the same honor as it […]
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