Joachim Cooder on Ry, the mbira and Sinéad O'Connor He is the son of one of the most revered musicians of the past fifty years, but Joachim Cooder is a force in his own right. He's in Ireland next week for a four-date tour Music • 27 Aug 23
Joachim Cooder on Ry, the mbira and Sinéad O'Connor He is the son of one of the most revered musicians of the past fifty years, but Joachim Cooder is a force in his own right. He's in Ireland next week for a four-date tour Music • 27 Aug 23
Claddagh Records to be celebrated with new book A lavish, large format book about Claddagh Records, the pioneering Irish record label which released key albums by The Chieftains and Seán Ó Riada, will be published this September. Music • 15 Aug 23
Claddagh Records to be celebrated with new book A lavish, large format book about Claddagh Records, the pioneering Irish record label which released key albums by The Chieftains and Seán Ó Riada, will be published this September. Music • 15 Aug 23
The Chieftains mark 60th anniversary with vinyl release Irish trad and folk music greats The Chieftains have chosen St Patrick's Day to mark their 60th anniversary with a first-time vinyl release of their 2012 collaborations album Voice of Ages. Music • 17 Mar 23
The Chieftains mark 60th anniversary with vinyl release Irish trad and folk music greats The Chieftains have chosen St Patrick's Day to mark their 60th anniversary with a first-time vinyl release of their 2012 collaborations album Voice of Ages. Music • 17 Mar 23
Behind the music - Celtic Calling Celtic Calling set to release their debut singles, two reimagined interpretations of The Parting Glass and Siúil A Rúin. We asked the band's guitarist Chris Comhaill the BIG questions... Behind the Music • 12 Oct 22
Behind the music - Celtic Calling Celtic Calling set to release their debut singles, two reimagined interpretations of The Parting Glass and Siúil A Rúin. We asked the band's guitarist Chris Comhaill the BIG questions... Behind the Music • 12 Oct 22
Chris Hadfield pays tribute to friend Paddy Moloney Celebrated astronaut Chris Hadfield paid tribute to his longtime friend Paddy Moloney, saying he was a "terrific gatherer of humanity" who loved to "celebrate life". Television • 24 Nov 21
Chris Hadfield pays tribute to friend Paddy Moloney Celebrated astronaut Chris Hadfield paid tribute to his longtime friend Paddy Moloney, saying he was a "terrific gatherer of humanity" who loved to "celebrate life". Television • 24 Nov 21
Eminem feeling Irish Heartbeat thanks to Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran has told the Tracy Clifford Show on RTÉ 2FM that his friend and fellow tape trader Eminem is now the proud owner of Van Morrison and The Chieftains' classic 1988 album Irish Heartbeat. Music • 29 Oct 21
Eminem feeling Irish Heartbeat thanks to Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran has told the Tracy Clifford Show on RTÉ 2FM that his friend and fellow tape trader Eminem is now the proud owner of Van Morrison and The Chieftains' classic 1988 album Irish Heartbeat. Music • 29 Oct 21
Imelda May remembers Paddy Moloney as a 'legend' Tributes have been paid to Irish music "giant" and co-founder of The Chieftains Paddy Moloney following his death aged 83. Music • 12 Oct 21
Imelda May remembers Paddy Moloney as a 'legend' Tributes have been paid to Irish music "giant" and co-founder of The Chieftains Paddy Moloney following his death aged 83. Music • 12 Oct 21
Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains founder, dies aged 83 The death has been announced of the founder and leader of The Chieftains, Paddy Moloney. Music • 12 Oct 21
Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains founder, dies aged 83 The death has been announced of the founder and leader of The Chieftains, Paddy Moloney. Music • 12 Oct 21
BP Fallon pays tribute to Noel Bridgeman BP Fallon has paid tribute to the Noel Bridgeman, the much-loved Irish drummer who passed away earlier this week. Music • 25 Mar 21
BP Fallon pays tribute to Noel Bridgeman BP Fallon has paid tribute to the Noel Bridgeman, the much-loved Irish drummer who passed away earlier this week. Music • 25 Mar 21
Tributes paid to Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman Acclaimed Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman, who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore and many others, has died. Music • 23 Mar 21
Tributes paid to Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman Acclaimed Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman, who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore and many others, has died. Music • 23 Mar 21
Rock and ceol - the Irish at The Grammys The 63rd Grammy Awards take place this Sunday night in LA with Fontaines D.C. flying the flag for Ireland. However, aside from one obvious band, Irish acts have not won as many Grammys as you might think . . . Grammy Awards • 13 Mar 21
Rock and ceol - the Irish at The Grammys The 63rd Grammy Awards take place this Sunday night in LA with Fontaines D.C. flying the flag for Ireland. However, aside from one obvious band, Irish acts have not won as many Grammys as you might think . . . Grammy Awards • 13 Mar 21
The Chieftains rumoured to play Joe Biden inauguration Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains has responded to rumours that the trad legends are set to play at US President Elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington DC this January. Music • 17 Nov 20
The Chieftains rumoured to play Joe Biden inauguration Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains has responded to rumours that the trad legends are set to play at US President Elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington DC this January. Music • 17 Nov 20
Kevin Bacon writes a bodhrán song about a giant squid Actor Kevin Bacon has revealed that he is a huge fan of Irish music and has even written a song on bodhrán about a giant squid. Television • 10 Oct 20
Kevin Bacon writes a bodhrán song about a giant squid Actor Kevin Bacon has revealed that he is a huge fan of Irish music and has even written a song on bodhrán about a giant squid. Television • 10 Oct 20
Irish arts patron Garech de Brún dies aged 78 President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to arts patron and co-founder of Claddagh records Garech de Brún, who has died aged 78. Garech de Brún • 12 Mar 18
Irish arts patron Garech de Brún dies aged 78 President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to arts patron and co-founder of Claddagh records Garech de Brún, who has died aged 78. Garech de Brún • 12 Mar 18
The Chieftains honoured with honorary doctorates Traditional Irish music legends The Chieftains have been awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to music. Entertainment • 23 Nov 13
The Chieftains honoured with honorary doctorates Traditional Irish music legends The Chieftains have been awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to music. Entertainment • 23 Nov 13