Gradam Ceoil winners will take to the stage in Belfast for the second year in a row

Johnston tells inquiry he ‘couldn’t recall’ phonecall about botched energy scheme

Banquet held in Dublin’s Mansion House for some 230 people incarcerated in laundries

Liam O’Flynn obituary: born – September 15th, 1945; died – March 14th, 2018

Liam O’Flynn and Garech de Brún enriched and strengthened our musical tradition

Uileann piper ‘bristled’ at being called a purist, funeral told

Michael D Higgins: musician ‘will be remembered for his performances and recordings’

The Kildare-born musician began on the uilleann pipes under the great Leo Rowsome

What’s on: theatre and music and the best TV

Red Hot Chili Peppers make up for December cancellations

At 64, Dalkey-born singer Alison O’Donnell has just released her second solo album and has no plans to slow down her long and fascinating musical journey

‘The building looks imposing, officious. Getting people in the door is a big thing’

Letter to Taoiseach signed by academics and artists urges Government to act ‘without delay’

Young Blood: an edgy night of hip hop and poetry in the NCH promises to present the voices of the next generation

Michael D Higgins among those to attend funeral of Irish poet who died aged 88

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Line-up also features Mick Flannery, Galway outfit We Banjo 3 and Roy Harper

Old-school charm and modern design await you in Newbridge, writes Alanna Gallagher

The NCH closes its week-long exploration of 100 years of cultural history with a freewheeling journey through traditional music and words

Biggest public event in Ireland blessed by good weather and a large turnout

Wreath-layings and readings among the series of Rising-related events due to take place

There is a wide range of courses for students wishing to embark on further study

Among the gems uncovered in this show on Leitrim’s music heritage are a song from Turlough O’Carolan and a forgotten star of the New York stage

Set up by teenagers in the 1960s, Foxrock Folk Club drew big names to its parish-hall gigs. A new album features club recordings of Kelly, Ronnie Drew and Dónal Lunny

From the genius of Máirtín O’Connor and the huge contribution of the Irish Traditional Music Archive to the magpie stylings of Ensemble Ériú, the list of recipients of the annual TG4 awards is impressively diverse

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

The fearless beauty of his poetry shone out of every aspect of the National Concert Hall celebration

Irish musicians gather at Mansion House to launch MusicTown festival

An alternative to the often drink-fuelled day can be enjoyed with this cultural treat

The Olllam and Bellowhead have built their reputations on fiery live shows, which Irish audiences can experience at this week’s Temple Bar TradFest

Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy has been drawing students from around the world for two decades. Now the winter school’s driving forces, who include Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, are handing on the baton

By staying ahead of the technological curve, the Irish Traditional Music Archive has become a one-stop shop for anyone curious about our cultural heritage, as its director, Nicholas Carolan, explains

Explosive sets by John Hopkins and Villagers stand out at Iceland’s Airwaves

In 2,000 or so entries by more than 200 contributors, a new encyclopedia sets out to chart Irish musical experience across recorded history. Here are 26 of them, from Air to Zozimus