Scoil Eigse News Today

The prestigious ‘Fiddler Of Dooney’ competition which was held over two days on October 28 and 29 in the Methodist Church, Wine Street was described as an “outstanding success” by Martin Enright, chairperson of the Sligo Town branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.

The Avoca Wicklow Miners CCÉ are all set to host the prestigious Wicklow County Fleadh Cheoil for the first time this Saturday, May 27.

Sparks Fly in Northern Ireland Photo: Getty Images Under heightened police presence and tight security, Northern Ireland's Orange Order members marched through Belfast City for Tuesday's Twelfth of July celebrations. The Orange Order parades celebrate the Battle of Boyne on July 1, 1690, when William of Orange, also known as King Billy, defeated the army

Often when a musician takes up valuable sidewalk space to play, they are chased away.  Not so in Annapolis, or in front of Zachary's Jewelers!

Ian Worpole casts his eye over the latest CD offerings in the world of trad/folk music. Lots of great CDs this month, and by way of a preamble, I’ve been thinking lately about how the great fiddlers, accordion players and, well, all those instrumentalists who make up the sound that we know and love are often great teachers as well. This phenomenon, I believe, has become an integral part of the dissemination of traditional Irish music. From music workshops such as the famous East Durham Arts W...