Tag: Irish music
Fiddle, flute, guitar: each has a part in the sound of Ireland. Each can help you know Ireland, even when you are at a distance. Ballads, jigs, reels, slow …
Wild Atlantic Way: the name itself brings up images of adventure and exploration. You will find those, as well as community, archaeology, food, drink, fishing, wilderness, music, and many …
Ireland by podcast: from fishing to climate change to comedy for varied tastes to music also for varied tastes to business to drama to politics, there are all sorts …
Music opens doors to other cultures, other landscapes. It can open connections, share stories, and help us go more deeply into places new, and places familiar. Music can bring …
Ireland’s stories are often told through song and tune. Learn about that on three recordings,from artists who know Ireland with different perspectives and from different landscapes. Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh …
Ireland is a land of stories. Those stories are found in landscape, in history, in the change of seasons, in conversations around the kitchen table, by the fireside at …
Temple Bar, in the heart of Dublin, is a place of contrast. It is known for its pubs and sometimes rowdy drinking scene. It is also the home of …
Christmas in Ireland: it is a time of tradition, of family and friends gathering together, of quiet reflection and lively fun. If you are traveling in Ireland at Christmas, …
The winter months, when day light lingers for a shorter time and temperatures drop, make natural times for gathering, for getting together with friends and family. This is the …
The music of Ireland is at its heart about the telling of stories. High powered stage shows, hearty drinking songs, and sentimental ballads all have their place. They often …
Music has a way of connecting people, across countries, cultures, and generations. Music can help share joy and sorrow, may provoke discussion or dance, reflection and memory. In times …
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He is celebrated especially on 17 March. As 17 March approaches and as memories of the day linger, people across the …
