One Good Thing About Music
Later that night, Kneecap headlined the festival. They rap in Irish and English, telling the stories of their generation over hip-hop and rave beats. Their energy is infectious, and their message is uncompromising, opposing the genocide in Gaza, sectarianism and racism. They are proudly Irish Republican and drew the biggest crowd of the weekend. Twenty thousand leaping around, doing untold damage to their knees ...
The Lore of Lúnasa, with Conchúr Mag Eacháin
Tír Eoghain meets Ard Mhacha as Niall talks to the folklorist and holy well aficionado Conchúr Mag Eacháin about Lúnasa, the ancient Irish festival that marked the end of summer and the beginning of the harvest season.
Conchúr is the author of the excellent ...
Peaceful and Democratic Means
This week marks the twenty-first anniversary of the Irish Republican Army formally ending its armed campaign. On July 25th, 2005, the IRA issued a statement ending its campaigns, directing its volunteers to dump weapons, and to support the cause of unity by solely peaceful and democratic means. It also committed the organisation to fully put its weapons beyond use to further confidence in the peace process.
This initiative followed the 1997 reinstatement of their ceasefire, which facilitated peace talks that led directly to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
July’s Fantastic Festival Focus Features
Music, culture and dance await at one of the largest Irish Festivals in the world. A dynamic lineup of musicians from across the globe, blending international talent with local artistry. Gaelic Storm (US), Altan (Ireland), The Gardiner Brothers (Ireland & US), Scythian (US), Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens (US), Ally the Piper (US), Howley (Ireland & US), Fanore (Ireland & US), O’Jizo (Japan), The Prodigals (US), Clada (Ireland), Billow Wood (Ireland), Drowsy Lads (from Columbus!), John Whelan All Star Ceili Band (US), The Narrowbacks (US), Sorcha (US), including 17 national and international entertainers, 26 local and regional artists, eight dance schools and seven pipe and drum bands including ...
20th Annual Fantastic Festival Focus Continues
Celebrating our 20th Year highlighting the very best in Irish, Celtic and American Summer festivals