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Thousands flock to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in full swing for a second day

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrates Irish traditional music, culture, and community, showcasing talent and connecting people.

'My worst job? Being a barman in New York City on Paddy's Day with the mother of all hangovers'

George Murphy rose to fame by winning the 2003 RTÉ talent show You're a Star.

The Indo Daily: The Miami Showband Massacre - 'They tried to wipe out the entire band'

The Miami Showband Massacre was a tragic event that profoundly affected the band and the Irish music scene.

fromwww.theguardian.com

We rattled it out in 20 minutes': how Kingfishr made a hurling team song into an Irish folk smash hit

Keogh and his band created the hit song Killeagh in 20 minutes during a studio session.

'In the 90s, I had two radio station jobs in different counties and no car - so I had to hitch-hike from one to the other'

Cathy Jordan reflects on her upbringing with limited money, working hard on the family farm, and eventually finding ways to earn from odd jobs, including singing.

London music

#self-aid

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The Indo Daily: Self Aid: How Ireland tried to sing its way out of unemployment

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Indo Daily: Self Aid: How Ireland tried to sing its way out of unemployment

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The Indo Daily: Self Aid: How Ireland tried to sing its way out of unemployment

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Indo Daily: Self Aid: How Ireland tried to sing its way out of unemployment

Seanchai, NYC's Underground 'Irish Rebel Hip-Hop' Group, Is Back

Seanchaí, a New York City Irish rebel hip-hop group, fuses traditional music with punk, electronic beats, and storytelling.

Review: CMAT puts on 'all-timer' show at Glastonbury

CMAT blends humor, catchy hits, and vibrant stage presence, setting herself apart as a rising star in modern pop.

#cry-before-dawn

London music

Cry Before Dawn return with first major release in 36 years

London music

Eighties music giants Cry Before Dawn in first major release of new songs in 36 years

London music

Cry Before Dawn return with first major release in 36 years

London music

Eighties music giants Cry Before Dawn in first major release of new songs in 36 years

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fromwww.theguardian.com

The soul of Irish traditional music': a musical journey through County Clare

Bunratty village embodies the heart of Irish musical tradition, shaped by its historical isolation.

4 months ago

Craig Fitzgerald of The Academic: 'I didn't even know that bear claws was the name of a popular pastry in America until we toured there'

In a remarkable transformation from schoolmates to rock stars, The Academic's success epitomizes the journey of young musicians achieving greatness against the odds.

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