MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Percy French (William Percy French) from Cloonyquin, near Elphin, County Roscommon: Born May 1, 1854, died January 24, 1920. Songwriter,…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county SLIGO
Mary O’Hara from Sligo Town, County Sligo: Born May 12, 1935. Soprano and harpist known for her ethereal renditions of…
Recent stories
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Charles Wood (Composer) from Armagh City. Born 15 June 1866, died 12 July 1926. A…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county CARLOW
Leo O’Kelly (Singer-Songwriter, Musician) from Carlow Town. Born 1948. A member of the folk-rock duo…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county CAVAN
Lisa O’Neill: Singer-songwriter, contemporary folk artist from Ballyhaise, County Cavan. Born 1982. Known for her…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county CLARE
Sharon Shannon: Accordionist, fiddler, traditional musician from Ruan, County Clare. Born June 8, 1968. Known…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county CORK
Rory Gallagher: Blues and rock guitarist, singer, songwriter from Ballyshannon, County Donegal, but raised in…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county DERRY
The Town I Loved So Well: Written by Phil Coulter in 1973. A poignant reflection…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Mary From Dungloe: Originally written by Pádraig Mac Cumhaill in 1936 (a longer tragic version);…
The ANTHEM of Ireland’s county DOWN
Star of the County Down: Lyrics by Cathal McGarvey (c. late 19th century), set to…