#irish-music

#irish-music

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.

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

"Every regular music concert attendee has that one gig where music was approached through the lens of another dimension. It might have been..."

Somerville's music weaves together elements of nature and emotion, crafting a soundscape that feels both ancient and personal, reminiscent of the wild beauty of Connemara.

Trad week started back in 2016 when we opened The Wolfhound. My mother is American, but I was born and raised in Ennis, Clare. My late father was a well-known musician in the West of Ireland.

O'Connor's former husband John Reynolds, speaking on behalf of the family, said it was a "great honour" for Sinéad to be included in the stamp set and for Ireland to remember her "in such a dignified way while we all still mourn her loss and the loss of her fellow musical greats."

Boland played a pivotal role in shaping Irish music's landscape through The Late Late Show, responsible for selecting acts like U2 and pioneering events like Self Aid.