Traditional Irish Music

There is a rich culture relating to traditional music in Ireland. This is prevalent along its west coast, in particular in Co. Clare. Over the years its popularity has been steadily growing both within Ireland and around the world thanks to festivals like the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, shows like Riverdance and bands and performers such as Dervish and Sharon Shannon.

Cathal Hayden of the Máirtín O'Connor Trio - The Irish Place #doolinfest

So Sweet a Tune – Irish Fiddle History

Irish fiddle history goes back thousands of years to a time and place far from Celtic Ireland. It is one of the most essential instruments...
Dervish in full flow at The Doolin Folk Festival 2016 - The Irish Place #doolinfest

Dervish – A Whirling Irish Success Story

Rightly described as an 'icon of British music' by BBC Radio 3, Dervish are a Traditional Irish Music band known for their mastery of...