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Music, live theatre, comedy - it's all happening this weekend. Get out and enjoy.

Lilting ballads, foot-tapping jigs, soulful lyrics of yesteryears, and new folk songs originating from the north of Ireland. Jenny Lee chats to co-founder Raymond Walsh of The Shamrock Tenors about how the group are adding to the great Irish Songbook and their plans to take their music to London’s West End and America

In our latest Gateways essay, Tiernan Cannon explores how Lankum's 'The Livelong Day' helped him find a newfound pride in his Irish identity during the early terrors of the pandemic.

Irish bluegrass band JigJam returned to Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry stage nearly one year after making their Opry debut. The four-piece was greeted with a warm reception as they gave an energetic performance of popular folk song “The Wild Rover,” as well as original songs “Cluck Ole Twig,” and “Time To Go Home,” penned by lead singer Jamie McKeogh. The crowd matched JigJam's infectious energy, singing along and clapping their hands.

Fand of traditional Irish songs are in for a treat on St Patrick’s Day in Carlisle.