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The McBride & Fahy School of Irish Dance was founded by Margaret McBride ADCRG and is renowned for its excellence in Irish dance. The school has produced numerous champions and nurtures a deep appreciation for Irish culture. Known for its competitive success and commitment to tradition, the school offers a supportive environment where dancers of all ages and levels can thrive.

When The Fureys make their eagerly awaited visit to The Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday, January 4, they will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies.

Galway music fans, it's time to step up and vote for your local superstar!

Fresh from his recent appearance at Whelan’s Ones To Watch Festival in Dublin, Galway based singer-songwriter Shane Dunleavy is making waves on the Irish music scene. Selected as one of the country’s top talents of 2023, Shane, who performs as Dunluvly is set to bring his original work to Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 27. Not only that, but pop band Babylamb will also take to the stage at the Dominick Street venue for an evening celebrating emerging Irish talent.

Composer and musician, Bill Whelan, the man behind some of the most well known Irish productions and bands, including Plantxy and Riverdance, is set to release his memoirs.

The Stables in Mullingar, previously nominated IMRO Music Venue Of The Year for two consecutive years in 2007-08 and winner of the Hot Press special commemoration award 2008, welcomes a myriad of talented Irish musicians on Saturday, July 30.

2022 marks the two-year anniversary since the renowned Irish folk band, Stockton's Wing performed to a crowded audience in Ireland. On February 11th, 2002, much to fans delight, Tara Music released a live album of recorded music entitled "HOMETOWN" -Stockton's Wing Live.

AMONG IRISH musicians, Interference are regarded as one of the best bands this country has ever produced, their admirers including Glen Hansard, Graham Hopkins, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, and Gerry Fish.

HE WAS a hero and a villain. He was a gang leader who 'terrorised' neighborhoods, yet The New York Times wrote an obituary for him, and he was admired as a staunch supporter and friend of working class and poor Irish immigrants.

DAOIRÍ FARRELL has been called "one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade", by a key figure in Irish music, and a former Planxty member, Dónal Lunny.