Traditional Irish Names Here is the master list of Irish names. These are the names of saints and names from history and myth. The approximate pronunciations are given, as names vary in dialects. It is also difficult to spell out some sounds in the Irish language into English, as certain...
“A remarkable indepentently produced disc. The kind of singing and the kind of songs you don't hear anymore.” -- The Irish Voice, USA “With Dick, it's the song that's the thing. There's so much warmth in what he does, not to mention the twinkle in his good eye, that it'...
Traditional Irish Gaelic Children’s Songs is a complete source for eleven traditional Irish songs that are fun and easy to learn, for adults as well as children. Learning these songs can also help build vocabulary for anyone just starting to learn the Irish language. The book offers many ...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by listening to popular Irish songs from Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners and U2. Add these to your St. Patrick's Day song playlist.
But considered only as a reflection of traditional music as it actually existed in the country in 1926, the opening night has to be judged more coolly, although not, I hope, less sympathetically. It was really a Gaelic League night out, not surprisingly given that the League’s Iris...
Offer by Dr Joyce—publisher of Irish Airs.Irish Independent. 24.10.1905. “I [Fr Gaynor] have recently received the following letter where he [Dr Joyce] places his collection at the disposal of the Gaelic League on the condition that they undertake the expense of publication”. ...
Julie Fowlis comes from the Hebrides and sings traditional Hebridean Gaelic songs with a light touch and just the tiniest bit of modern flair. Her voice is really beautiful, and it's a joy to hear her preserving these old songs. If you're a fan of Irish singers like Karan Casey or Muir...
We mainly perform Irish and Scottish songs, tunes, and dances, with a scattering of other regions mixed in for flavor. The band centers on dual fiddles, blending the crisp Donegal style with Scottish influences. We favor up-tempo dance tunes, lightly punctuated with slower, more contemplative ...
The room is perfectly suited to a more intimate show which highlighted the stories behind the classic Irish tunes and songs they performed thanks to the acoustic guitar and vocalist, helped by an amazingly fast fingered accordionist and a Bodrum player who ...
Preceding even the bagpipe, the clàrsach (Scottish Gaelic for harp) holds the prestigious title of Scotland's oldest national instrument. It was considered the cornerstone ofGaeliccountry music, weaving enchanting melodies long before other instruments. The origins of this musical instrument go all th...