Listening To Van Morrison: The Sunday Times, June 6, 2010
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Altan – 25th Anniversary Celebration: PopMatters.com, June 13, 2010
Despite Irish roots, Seneca nurtures its Denver ties: Denver Post, June 11, 2010
Yankees' olive branch to tenor: The Sunday Times, June 13, 2010
Tynan still hurt over the leaving of New York: Kilkenny People, June 7, 2010
Irish singer creates big splash across the pond: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 11, 2010
In Pictures – Snow Patrol thrill fans at record-breaking Bangor gig: Belfast Telegraph, June 7, 2010
Fear not – heaven is just around the corner: The Irish Times, March 26 2010
My extraordinary brother, Rory . . .: Irish Independent, June 5, 2010
Horslips ready to ride dodgems again: Sunday Independent, June 6, 2010
'Superstar' Shine honoured with freedom of county: Roscommon Herald, June 3, 2010
NY fiddler adds Féile Oriel as another string to his bow: The Irish Times, May 1, 2010
Listening to Van Morrison by Greil Marcus: The Guardian, June 5, 2010
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Gráda's natural angle on American folk: Galway Advertiser, June 3, 2010
Guitar legend Rory Gallagher immortalised in bronze: Belfast Telegraph, June 1, 2010
Bang Goes The Knighthood the Divine Comedy
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Van the Man makes Folk Fest dreams a reality: Edmonton Journal, June 1, 2010
San Patricio by the Chieftains
- CD Reviews – The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder, Frightened Rabbit, Ludacris: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 9, 2010
- New CDs – The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder (scroll down): New York Times, March 14, 2010
- CD review – Ireland's Chieftains journey across Mexican border for latest CD: Dallas Morning News, March 8, 2010
- CD Reviews – The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder, Frightened Rabbit, Ludacris: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- War story – Ireland's Chieftains unite Latino, U.S. musicians to retell tale of Irish fighting for Mexico: Philadelphia Inquirer
- The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder – San Patricio: Guardian.co.uk, March 4, 2010
- Ry Cooder and Paddy Moloney team up for epic album: The Sunday Times, February 21, 2010
- Chieftains give a history lesson: Arizona Daily Star, February 19, 2010
- Chieftains write musical history with 'San Patricio': Los Angeles Times, February 13, 2010
- Forgotten Irish get a voice on new Chieftains album: Irish Independent, January 25, 2010
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Katie Melua brings her house up to date: BBC, May 21, 2010
Bono, watch your back. The Coronas are coming: Sydney Morning Herald, May 21, 2010
On the verge – Irish band The Script is loving the limelight: USA Today, May 20, 2010
Guinness ties up with Snow Patrol: Marketing Magazine, May 19, 2010
Interview with Neil Finn of Crowded House: Sunday Telegraph, May 16, 2010
Snow Patrol and REM join forces: BBC, May 14, 2010
Susan Reed dies at 84; singer and harpist-zitherist: Los Angeles Times, May 1, 2010
Chris admits 'Lady in Red' could have been Mrs Brown: Irish Independent, February 11, 2010
Go online and take the opportunity to undo one of the greatest literary injustices of all time: Irish Independent, April 27, 2010
Siobhan Fahey – 'I'm 51, I have a new man, and I've never been happier': The Times, April 10, 2010
Gaelic Storm makes it beyond one-hit wonder tag: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 9, 2010
Future is Crystal clear – 'We're here for good': Irish Examiner, April 17, 2010
Interview – Irish Tenors are in harmony for 'Ireland': Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, April 9, 2010
Sir Bob knows that charity covers a multitude of sins: Sunday Telegraph, March 14, 2010
Philo v Bono – who is Irish rock's greatest frontman?: Irish Independent, April 15, 2010
Reeling in the Charlton years: Irish Independent, April 10, 2010
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Minority language report – Meet the bands singing in Irish, Manx and Breton: Guardian.co.uk, March 8, 2010
Sorry Bob, Band Aid millions DID pay for guns – Charity's man in Ethiopia tells his disturbing story: Daily Mail, March 19, 2010
Crystal Swing still buzzing after dream Hollywood chat-show gig: Evening Herald, April 12, 2010
The Cranberries: The Guardian, April 3, 2010
MCD to pursue singer Prince over €2.2m judgment: The Irish Times, March 27, 2010
Sinead O'Connor – 'There should be a full criminal investigation of the pope': Los Angeles Times, March 24, 2010
We'll take Manhattan (Celtic Woman): Sunday Independent, March 28, 2010
Prince owes $3 million in Ireland, High Court Justice says: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, March 26 2010
Gavin Friday – 'You can't be what you were': Guardian.co.uk, March 25, 2010
To Sinead O'Connor, Pope Benedict's apology for church sex abuse rings hollow: Washington Post, March 26, 2010 (by Sinead O'Connor)
Kurt Cobain's roots traced to Co Tyrone: Belfast Telegraph, March 24, 2010
Jig is up for Celtic Woman: Boston Herald, March 14, 2010
Miners' plight brought to life: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, March 21, 2010
Celebrating St Patrick's Day? Don't do it with the Pogues ...: Guardian.co.uk, March 17, 2010
Holy, Holy, Holy – The Priests: Limerick Post, March 18, 2010
San Patricio: New York Times, March 17, 2010 (Editorial)
Meet Charlotte, the French girl who's handy on the Celtic harp: Irish Independent, March 17, 2010
'Get real, Bob – buying guns might have been better than buying food' – After Geldof's angry outburst, an expert on Africa hits back: Daily Mail, March 15, 2010
Celtic Woman purrs along, but glamorous performance is lacking in spontaneity: Boston Globe, March 13, 2010
Tenor Ronan Tynan snubs Yankees, dons Boston Red Sox jersey: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, March 14, 2010
Moya Brennan on "Music of Ireland": Philadelphia Inquirer, March 14, 2010
Pride of the Irish: Boston Globe, March 14, 2010
'MC Muppet is a rapper from Connemara whose lyrics are very sexual in content. The Irish language is a very poetic language': The Irish Times, March 13, 2010
Murphys' Law: Boston Herald, March 12, 2010
Celtic rockers still doing it their way: Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 2010
25th Anniversary Album from Altan
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The best of the Irish acts: San Jose Mercury News, March 11, 2010
Duet debut is absolutely stunning: Irish Echo, March 10, 2010
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Getting their middle-aged kicks as rock icons: Sunday Tribune, March 7, 2010
Geldof challenges BBC over diverted aid claim: Irish Examiner, March 8, 2010
Nothing compares to the righteous anger of Sinéad: Sunday Tribune, March 7, 2010
Tenor Adopted and Disowned by Yankees Leaves Town: New York Times, March 6, 2010
Belfast music, there's an app for that: BBC, March 2, 2010
Bob Geldof rages at BBC over claim Live Aid millions were used to buy arms: The Times, March 4, 2010
Tynan for Boston: Irish Echo, March 3, 2010
Attention grabber: Boston Globe, March 2, 2010
Time and Place – Ronan Keating: The Sunday Times, February 28, 2010
Dundalk's must famous musical family, The Corrs talk about a new album: Dundalk Democrat, February 10, 2010
Eileen Ivers Takes the Music out of the Bog: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, February 21, 2010
Fionn Regan – My way or the highway: Guardian.co.uk, February 22, 2010
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Ronan Keating – My mum's cancer death drove me to drink but I've grown up now: Daily Mail, March 7, 2009
Dropkick Murphys help Seth Westcott take gold: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, February 17, 2010
U2, Pete Seeger, Sinead O'Connor In PBS 'Music of Ireland' Doc: Billboard, February 10, 2010
Maura Kennedy 'Parade of Echoes' CD review: Washington Post, Janaury 29, 2010
Irish singer Maura Kennedy makes a stunning solo debut: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, January 24, 2010
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Imelda May blows away the Grammys, 'Irish Amy Winehouse' hits the big time: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, February 1, 2010
A gifted Galway girl: Northern District Times (Sydney), January 26, 2010
Celtic Woman – The women behind the Irish musical phenomenon: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, January 22, 2010
Actor honours old friend Ted Kennedy: Irish Independent, January 25, 2010
Showbands' stamp of approval: Irish Independent, January 19, 2010
'Exhausted' Van cancels gigs as he dismisses latest paternity row: Irish Independent, January 18, 2010
No matter what they say. . . Gately was a talented writer: Irish Independent, January 16, 2010
Liam Clancy's magical farewell to New York: Irish Echo, January 6, 2010
Irish emigrants and all that jazz: Sunday Independent, January 3, 2010
Nobody told Van there'd be days quite like this: Sunday Tribune, January 10, 2010
Why future generations shall not doubt Van the Majestic: Sunday Independent, January 10, 2010
A little bit moore; Eddie McIlwaine discovers why singer Christy Moore once turned his back on his romantic side: California Chronicle, January 4, 2010
Eamon Carr – How I got Van and Michelle together: Evening Herald, January 4, 2010
Profile – Van Morrison: Scotland on Sunday, January 3, 2010
Van Morrison and the bizarre mystery surrounding claims that he fathered his tour manager's baby: Mail on Sunday, January 3, 2010
Why Van and Michelle live their hymns to silence: Sunday Independent, January 3, 2010
My friend Van Morrison always loved a laugh: Daily Telegraph, January 2, 2010
Van Morrison denies he fathered love child, claims website was hacked: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, December 31, 2009
A diverse decade of Irish music: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, December 23, 2009
Jenny Huston on why Irish rock is In Bloom: Galway Advertiser, December 23, 2009
Tenor Michael Londra Celebrates Irish Christmas: VOANews.com, December 22, 2009
Susan Boyle – My special memories of lovely Portrush: Coleraine Times, December 22, 2009
Liam Clancy
- Last Clancy brother Liam is buried, but clan leaves impression on Irish music: New York Daily News, December 22, 2009
- Liam Clancy – Irish folk singer: The Times, December 8, 2009
- Clancys gave much joy and made simplicity a pleasure: Irish Independent, December 8, 2009
- Clancy's legacy secured: The Irish Times, December 8, 2009 (Editorial)
- Clancy's gift will ensure his music lives on, mourners told: The Irish Times, December 7, 2009
- Liam, last of Clancy Brothers, dies in Ireland: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, December 4, 2009
Me and my school photo – Chris de Burgh: Daily Mail, April 10, 2009
The Pogues' Fairytale of New York: Daily Telegraph, December 17, 2009
Fans fund Belfast singer: The Sunday Times, December 13, 2009
An Irishman's Diary: The Irish Times – Paul McCartney, December 15, 2009
Album Review – Sparrow and the Workshop – Into The Wild: The Scotsman, December 8, 2090
Meeting Barack Obama was a 'dream come true' for Westlife boys: Daily Mail, December 12, 2009
Sinead O'Connor rips into Irish Catholic Church again on child-abuse scandal: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, December 10, 2009
Pogues' Fairytale voted all-time favourite: Irish Examiner, December 10, 2009
Horslips drive the cold recession away with tracks from the vaults: The Irish Times, December 7, 2009
Going all green for the good life: Sunday Independent, December 6, 2009
The sounds of Christmas in Ireland: St. Cloud Times, December 3, 2009
Yankees respond to Bush plea: Irish Echo, December 2, 2009
Is Shane MacGowan the new Monty Don?: Guardian.co.uk, December 1, 2009
Talking Shop – Deablo: BBC, November 26, 2009
Siobhan Fahey returns from the dark side of pop: The Sunday Times, November 22, 2009
In fiddlers' songs, echoes of the past: Boston Globe, November 22, 2009
The Gettys – Irish roots blossoming for the Lord: OneNewsNow.com, November 1, 2009
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X Factor twins John and Edward found by U2 music man Robert Stephenson: Daily Star, November 20, 2009
Ronan Keating – my grief for Stephen: The Observer, November 15, 2009
Not a false note in Shane Murphy's Street Money Miracle: The Monitor (Montreal), November 2, 2009
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Louis Walsh – The master of our twin obsessions: The Sunday Times, November 8, 2009
Dropkick Murphys is all Irish: San Jose Mercury News, November 5, 2009
Shutout in Fargo: Irish Echo, November 4, 2009
In thrall to all that's gone before: Financial Times, October 23, 2009
Van Morrison sues council over privacy dispute with neighbour: The Sunday Times, November 1, 2009
US soldier earns stripes at Sean-nos song contest: Irish Independent, November 2, 2009
Van Morrison in new planning war with neighbours: Evening Herald, October 27, 2009
Une éducation manquéé/La cambiale di matrimonio: Financial Times, October 26, 2009
'I get bored, you know': Geldof longs to hang up charity hat: Sunday Independent, October 25, 2009
Mick Moloney explores Irish-Jewish links through song: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, October 15, 2009
Boyzone singer Stephen Gately dies on holiday: The Guardian, October 12, 2009
Star tributes as Boyzone's gentlest soul Gately dies: The Herald, October 12, 2009
Irish group Celtic Thunder inspires cancer patient to draw on her talents, cope with illness: Grand Rapids Press, October 5, 2009
Between rock and a hard place: Sunday Independent, July 5, 2009
Rory's guitar takes centre-stage at show dedicated to rock legend: Irish Independent, October 3, 2009
Irishman who laid foundation for Fab Four's iconic picture: Irish Post, September 30, 2009
Gaelic culture runs deep in Cape Breton: Canada.com, August 8, 2009
Rare camera of Ireland's most famous opera singer goes under the hammer in north: Irish News, September 21, 2009
Snow Patrol throw lifeline to new acts: The Sunday Times, September 13, 2009
Rita Keane – Galway singer and member of an Irish folk music dynasty: The Independent, September 24, 2009
Roll of film focus of McCormack camera: The Irish Times, September 22, 2009
Neil Hannon to feature in new documentary: Fermanagh Herald, September 23, 2009
Get caught up in the mischief and malarkey of Shilelagh Law: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, June 21, 2009
Wakes explore Irish identity: Irish Post, September 16, 2009
Profile – Jim Corr: The Sunday Times, September 13, 2009
Last Clancy standing: The Irish Times, September 12, 2009
Wedding band hits high note: Irish Examiner, August 22, 2009
Film to show Van Morrison is own man: The Sunday Times, September 6, 2009
Moloneys' recipe for success mixes talent with hard work: Irish Echo, September 2, 2009
Jim Corr advertises website to expose 'New World Order': Irish News, September 1, 2009
Profile – Dolores O'Riordan: The Sunday Times, August 30, 2009
The Bell of change: Sunday Business Post, August 30, 2009
Just read from The Script for the secret to a musical breakthrough: Irish Independent
Cranberries reunion lures O'Riordan from Ontario cabin: CBC, August 28, 2009
Dolores O'Riordan, No Baggage (Cooking Vinyl): Independent on Sunday, August 23, 2009
Andrea Corr wedding a breath of fresh air: Sunday Tribune, August 23, 2009
Phil Lynott's lost family: Sunday Express, August 23, 2009
Irish music fans bringing green: Albany Times Union, August 11, 2009
Security tight as Corr wedding preparations gear up for big day: Irish Independent, August 19, 2009
Singing Priests mourn mentor who fostered their love of music: Irish News, August 18, 2009
Irish inspiration behind rockin' new Curtis film: Irish Post, April 2, 2009
For a Rare Discarded Harp, a Chance to Sing Again: New York Times, August 10, 2009
Broadcaster tries to heal Wolfe Tones rift: Irish News, August 8, 2009
Waterboys set Yeats poems to music: BBC, July 2, 2009
R&B influences Irish band The Script: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 22, 2009
Irish 'outsider' excited about prestige music nomination: The Irish Times, July 22, 2009
Boyzone's UK tour flops: The Sunday Times, June 28, 2009
Illinois Style – Monee couple bringing Christian music to Ireland: Chicago Tribune, July 13, 2009
Queen's honours singing priests: BBC, July 8, 2009
Chris De Burgh cancels Iran gig: The Sunday Times, July 5, 2009
Big Apple success for Derry lads—'It's definitely every musician's dream': Derry Journal, March 18, 2008
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In Defense of 'Danny Boy': Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, March 12, 2008
Biopic plan for Belfast's king of punk: The Observer, March 16, 2008
The man we loved so well: Sunday Tribune, January 27, 2008
Irish rock stars flock to U.S.: Toronto Star, March 12, 2008
Oh Danny Boy – Shut Up!: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, March 12, 2008
Rocker Joins Entourage in Africa: New York Times, February 23, 2008
'It's a great honour' – says Undertone: Derry Journal, February 15, 2008
Bob the builder — DID YOU EVER KNOW THAT YOU'RE MY HERO?: Sunday Tribune, January 27, 2008
Irish 'Idol' Rocks Fox: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, January 30, 2008
He could bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye: Irish Independent, December 15, 2007
Musical giants explain secrets of uilleann pipe: Irish Independent, January 29, 2008
Hot Irish band hits all the right chords in Hub pubs: Boston Herald, January 15, 2008
Christie Hennessy—Former labourer who outsold U2 with his album 'The Rehearsal': The Independent, December 13, 2007
He might be a drunk and a bum but he still has that most precious of musical things – a unique and special legacy: The Guardian, December 21, 2007
Return of the last Tipperary balladeer: Sunday Herald, January 13, 2008
No playing second fiddle at annual Trad fest: Irish Independent, January 9, 2008
The gift of gab, with a beat: Boston Globe, December 7, 2007
Sinead O'Connor's Theology
- Voice of an angel haunted by demons: Irish Independent, November 20, 2007
- No need to be afraid of Sinead: The Observer, November 18, 2007
- The gospel according to Sinead: Toronto Star, October 21, 2007
- Old Songs of Love and Passion, New Songs of Faith: New York Times, October 25, 2007
- Mother courage: Boston Herald, October 19, 2007
- Finding Her Way Back: Washington Post, October 19, 2007
- Finding my religion: San Francisco, October 15, 2007
- The gospel according to Sinead: Tornto Star, October 21, 2007
- Sinéad O'Connor talks music, mental illness and men: The Times, June 16, 2007
- Sinead claims her mum was possessed: Irish Independent, June 18, 2007
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Shane MacGowan continues to cause ripples: The Times, December 20, 2007
De Burgh 'will play gig in Iran': BBC, December 15, 2007
A hands-on operation for perfect percussion: Boston Globe, September 2, 2007
It's fun first for this flutist: Los Angeles Times, November 29, 2007
Chaos, Calm and Humor in Irish Composer's Work: New York Times, November 5, 2007
A salute to the troubled genius of O Riada: Sunday Independent, October 14, 2007
Regan has what it takes: Boston Globe, September 27, 2007
Lightning Strikes Again for Scott: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, August 29, 2007
Ireland's the Frames Are Overdue for the Spotlight: Seattle Weekly, August 29, 2007
The Minstrel Boy: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, August 9, 2007
Bob Geldof—the Pied Piper of celebrity activists: Christian Science Monitor, August 22, 2008
'Lightning' strikes for Waterboys: Springfield Republican, August 19, 2007
Ireland's Music Expert Speaks: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, July 4, 2007
Tommy Makem
- Tommy Makem, 74, Hero of Irish Folk Music, Dies: New York Times, August 3, 2007
- Tommy Makem, Irish folk music legend, dies: Irish Independent, August 3, 2007
- Folk hero beloved home and abroad: Irish Examiner, August 3, 2007
Province's rock music is in tune with success: Belfast Telegraph, July 2, 2007
Hard truths get Black 47's Irish up: Chicago Sun-Times, July 13, 2007
Basic 'History': New York Daily News, July 22, 2007
American schoolchildren learn Irish tin whistle – from 5,000 miles: Athlone Advertiser, June 15, 2007
Cranberries' O'Riordan returns with solo effort after long timeout: Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 18, 2007
Campaigner Geldof gets special honour from RCSI: Irish Examiner, May 25, 2007
Hillbilly Band fuses US and Ulster-Scots sounds: The News Letter, May 25, 2007
Controversial rock icon Sinead O'Connor turns gentler: Washington Post, May 24, 2007
Where Irish music is a way of life: St. Alban's Observer, May 22, 2007
The most beautiful woman in Ireland?: The Times, May 26, 2007
O 'Connor sees the light with album inspired by the Bible: The Independent, May 26, 2007
The Waterboys: The Guardian, May 15, 2007
Pop quizDolores O'Riordan: San Francisco Chronicle, May 13, 2007
Ronan Keating shays it bescht: Taipei Times, May 11, 2007
Experience counts as Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan goes solo: The Independent, May 4, 2007
Inspirational Irish tenor sings the praises of Sabres: Buffalo News, April 27, 2007
From Morrissey to Tony BlairHow Ireland's children are at the heart of English culture: The Independent, April 21, 2007
Picture FrameIrish band's singer shines at Sundance Film Festival: Boston Herald, April 18, 2007
The hit factory comes to town: Glasgow Herald, April 7, 2007
A Garden of Many Delights for Three Alt-Rock Bands: New York Times, March 29, 2007
The mighty Quinn drums up hits with Snow Patrol: Boston Herald, March 27, 2007
The grumpy old man of Eurovision: The Guardian, March 19, 2007
How Close Is Too Close to Shane MacGowan and the Pogues?: New York Times, March 17, 2007
Music often is at heart of Irishness: Philadelphia Inquirer, March 16, 2007
BBC making documentary on life of Tommy Makem: Foster's Daily Democrat, March 8, 2007
A Ramble Through the Mind of the Pogues' Poet: New York Times, March 13, 2007
Peace and redemption through music: Ottawa Citizen, March 12, 2007
Irish ears are smiling: Bosotn Herald, March 9, 2007
Irish band concentrates on folk sound: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 1, 2007
Van interview coup for BBC: Sunday Life, February 25, 2007
Van Morrison honoured for his songs' role in film: The Independent, February 23, 2007
Ireland, vie Brooklyn and Aruba: Lexington Herald Leader, February 9, 2007
Snow Patrol give a lift to Belfast music plan: The Observer, February 4, 2007
Do you remember when Van first sang Brown Eyed Girl? Cast your memory back, it's 40 years: Belfast Telegraph, February 3, 2007
Bob Geldof and Bono boosted US aid to Africa: Irish Independent, January 2, 2007
Shane's World: the return of The Pogues: Irish Independent, December 20, 2006
A Cranberry goes solo: The Sunday Times, December 17, 2006
Shane's Worldthe return of The Pogues: The Independent, December 15, 2006
He still sings to Irish ears: Boston Globe, November 21, 2006
Black 47's Larry Kirwan: At 'Sixteen' Still a Voice for the Underdog: TheWildGeese.com, May 23, 2006
This 'Muse' is good news: New York Daily News, November 5, 2006
Chris de BurghGreat hands, shame about the voice: Independent on Sunday, October 29, 2006
'Easter' rebellionPunk rock, Irish roots helped Southie native MacDonald cope with life: Boston Herald, October 9, 2006
NME magazine launches Irish edition: Irish Examiner, October 10, 2006
Irish band brings uptempo show to U.S.: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 7, 2006
Mickey has lived and learnt: Unison.ie, September 10, 2006
Van Morrison enjoys creative longevity: San Jose Mercury News, August 1, 2006
Neil back at his 'local': Impartial Reporter, August 4, 2006
Tell me why they don't like Geldof: Irish Independent, July 29, 2006
The Irish invented jazz, dude: The Sunday Times, July 9, 2006
Geldof joins rich list with €51m fortune: Irish Independent, April 21, 2006
It's Snow easy but Gary has Patrol on the march again: The News Letter, April 28, 2006
Snow Patrol scale UK album chart: BBC, May 8, 2006
Survivors: Boston Globe, March 5, 2006
Bob Geldofthe millionaire media player: Belfast Telegraph, April 10, 2006
My peace offering to Van Morrison: The Observer, February 12, 2006
O'Donnell to stay on Irish soil: BBC, March 27, 2006
Morrison reveals boyhood inspiration: Sunday Life, March 19, 2006
The final wordLiam Clancy and the darlin' whiskey which led him (and so many of us) astray: Irish Independent, March 18, 2006
A boy in a bainin sweater: Sunday Independent, March 5, 2006
Drinking it all inPogues enjoying second round of life on the road: Boston Herald, March 13, 2006
Irishman Shares The Wind In His Pipes: Hartford Courant, March 12, 2006
For Green Music, Rainbow Bands: New York Times, March 13, 2006
NI bands seeking stateside success: March 10, 2006
Irish Band Solas marks a decade of making music: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 9 2006
Eire by ear: Boston Globe, October 30, 2005
The faerie queen: The Ottawa Citizen, January 29, 2006
Geldof and Delany awarded freedom of Dublin: Irish Examiner, March 6, 2006
Bob Geldof is a credit to the (holy) ghosts of past: Irish Independent, March 6, 2006
Irish music's feminine side: New York Newsday, March 5, 2006
Van Fit Enough For A King: The News Letter, March 3, 2006
City to impose a no-rant clamp on Bob the Gob: Irish Independent, March 2, 2006
Van's the Man of the moment in Nashville: Belfast Telegraph, March 1, 2006
Van Morrison, Pay the Devil: The Observer, February 19, 2006
From Ireland to Istanbul: Epoch Times, February 18, 2006
Giving Joel a bit of the Irish: Toronto Star, December 15, 2005
At the 9:30, Sinead O'Connor's Righteous Reggae: Washington Post, December 8, 2005
Hiatus behind him, McNeil starts fresh: Boston Globe, December 9, 2005
Eoin Harrington gets his big break on Morissette bill: San Jose Mercury News, December 7, 2005
A true Irish music original: San Jose Mercury News, November 4, 2005
Opera has brought out the Italian in Irishman Caproni: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 18, 2005
Corrs Go Back To Roots: The News Letter, August 13, 2005
Geldof, you rat: Daily Telegraph, June 14, 2005
De Burgh makes a good bus conductor: The Times, May 8, 2005
The Frames in the picture at last: The Independent, April 29, 2005
Punk 'tude with an Irish heart: Los Angeles Times, March 31, 2005
A dose of Irish inspiration: Toronto Star, April 7, 2005
Musical satire takes Ireland to task: International Herald Tribune, April 1, 2005
Music, the life-affirming force: Irish Echo, April 1, 2005
Out of Ireland: A rocker's journey to N.Y.: Philadelphia Inquirer, March 15, 2005
Irish Music Below The New York Skyline: The News Letter, March 15, 2005
A cherished bandThese Irish women are a huge success: Baltimore Sun, March 17, 2005
Not the same auld song: Chicago Tribune, March 13, 2005
Irish rockers decide to ditch U2 fixation: San Jose Mercury News, March 11, 2005
Blair winces at Geldof's words on Africa – but has to agree: March 12, 2005
Black 47 not afraid to ask questions: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 3, 2005
Steeped in Irish roots, Hothouse Flowers makes music that is likely to grab you: Poughkeepsie Journal, March 4, 2005
A true kinship with Cleveland: Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 4, 2005
Bossa nova's Eire supply: New York Daily News, March 6, 2005
Members of two Irish bands giving music a personal edge: Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 25, 2005
Bono for the World Bank: Los Angeles Times (Editorial), February 25, 2005
Geldof laments role as celebrity campaigner: Financial Times, January 31, 2005
We should share in 'Saint' Bob's Brit award, complain former Rats: The Observer, January 30, 2005
Bob Geldof—Lord of the Rats: The Independent, January 28, 2005
Musician of the Year: Irish Echo, January 28, 2005
Daniel Going Down A Storm In States: The News Letter, January 21, 2005
Celtic ConnectionsMichael O'Suilleabhain: The Glasgow Herald, January 24, 2005
Tynan to sing at inaugural: Irish Echo, January 12, 2005
With two traditions, he makes a modern sound: Boston Globe, January 7, 2005
Old habits die hard: The Guardian, November 26, 2004
Ceol: Give the 'Edge' to this Boston trio: Irish Echo, November 24, 2004
Corrs' company profits drop 90%: Sunday Business Post, November 21, 2004
He's Left Holding the Bagpipes: Los Angeles Times, November 14, 2004 (registration required)
Undertones pay respects to Peel: Belfast Telegraph, November 12, 2004
John Peel bows out to teenage kicks: Daily Mirror, November 12, 2004
Globalization Drives the Economy, but It Still Pays to Be Irish: New York Times, October 23, 2004
Standing tall sums up life for this tenor: Chicago Tribune, October 8, 2004 (reg. required)
The alternative tradition, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 9, 2004
Northern Ireland's pipers make World title: The Scotsman, August 16, 2004
Corrs synthesize real feelings: San Jose Mercury News, August 6, 2004 (registration required)
Shane MacGowan: Catch a falling star: The Independent, July 23, 2004
A Tenor as Irish as Baseball and 'God Bless America': New York Times, July 12, 2004 (reg. required)
O'Malley, his band marching to Ireland: Baltimore Sun, July 10, 2004 (reg. required)
Tracing the roots of Irish music: Boston Globe, June 27, 2004
The Protestant story in one man: Irish World, June 11, 2004
Diamond in the rough: Irish Echo, May 12, 2004
Once more a fall from grace, but hardly the last of the Irish Rover: The Independent, April 22, 2004
Rockin' in the USA: Irish Echo, April 14, 2004
Music Preview: Irish sensations the Frames catch on in the States: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 9, 2004
Passed/Failed: 'I hated the harp at first': The Independent, April 1, 2004
The soul of Dublin: San Jose Mercury News, March 26, 2004
WFUV to hail 'nGael' with 30th b'day bash: NY Daily News, March 25, 2004
...But sex, booze and rock 'n' roll sure have their moments: Miami Herald, March 21, 2004
Irish singer in harmony with voices of America: Denver Post, March 22, 2004
Two gems from the Emerald Isle bring touch of the classic Celtic: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, March 16, 2004
The urban renewal of Celtic Music: Boston Globe, March 11, 2004
Undertones overwhelm: Irish Echo, March 10, 2004
'I'm with the band' – in Ireland: Chicago Tribune, March 7, 2004 (registration required)
Spreading Irish charm and musical diplomacy: Miami Herald, March 4, 2004
Escaping the Phantom's shadow: Toronto Globe and Mail, February 16, 2004
Tunes and tales down by the waterside: Daily Telegraph, January 10, 2004
Harvard Praises the Bard of Ballinasloe: Irish Echo, December 17, 2003
The raggedy philanthropist goes back to his roots: Daily Telegraph, November 29, 2003
Irish singer charms US President Bush: Irish Post, November 27, 2003
Van Morrison told to pay publican for cancelled gig: Daily Telegraph, November 12, 2003
Chieftains: 42 years further down the road: Irish Independent, November 10, 2003
Violinist rooted in Irish past fronts Pops season opener: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 16, 2003
Good sports: Trenton Times, August 15, 2003
Ireland's lost tenor: Irish Echo, August 13, 2003
Trad music fest finds Ireland's best bands: San Francisco Chronicle, July 13, 2003
Irish tenor believes in risk-taking: Newark Star Ledger, June 25, 2003
US hails Queen songwriters: BBC, June 13, 2003
An Irish bard's song—Musician Luka Bloom gaining wider audience: San Francisco Chronicle, May 11, 2003
Oh, Danny boy—Singer O'Donnell makes his move on America: Irish Echo, April 30, 2003
'Van Morrison ruined my life'— landlord: BBC, April 30, 2003
Sinead O'Connor to Retire, but for How Long?: New York Times, April 29, 2003 (registration required)
Danny Boy: An emotional day for Ireland's favorite son: Seattle Times, March 17, 2003
...BUY Malachy McCourt's Danny Boy: The Beloved Irish Ballad
The origins of 'Danny Boy': Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 16, 2003
Dublin rocks: Boston Globe, March 9, 2003
Despite loss, Irish folk group the Chieftains are back on the road: Boston Globe, March 7, 2003
Music to our ears: Christian Science Monitor, February 26, 2003
Irish tenors singing stories: Toronto Star, February 18, 2003
Pianist to bring Irish wit to Beethoven, Boston: Boston Globe, February 17, 2003
I beg you Parton?... our Dolly owns up to Ulster-Scots roots: Sunday Life, November 24, 2002
A delightful showcase for Irish musicians—Glór Irish Music Center, Ennis, County Clare: Orlando Sentinel, October 20, 2002
Derek Bell: The Guardian, October 19, 2002
Music Rivalry and Revelry Both Serving Irish Culture: New York Times, August 28, 2002
Celtic band's Sept. 11 song strikes chord: New York Daily News, July 25, 2002
Corrs cash in on global appeal: The Guardian, July 18, 2002
The Chieftains 8: Pop Matters, June 26, 2002
Why Van the Man Is Having a Jam at the Crown Inn: Western Daily Express, June 26, 2002
Folk: Dubliners' tales are unmissable: Belfast Telegraph, May 2, 2002
Irish poet Paul Durcan sends his regards to Broadway: The Sunday Times, April 28, 2002
John McCormack—An Irish legend, then and now: Irish Culture and Customs, April 13, 2002
Ulster Diary: 'Tour' a loora lay award for Makem—from Monaghan to Prince Edward Island: Belfast Telegraph, April 12, 2002
Corrs chase the American dream: Belfast Telegraph, April 6, 2002
Women of Ireland—Catherine Hayes: Irish Culture and Customs, April 6, 2002
...BUY Basil Walsh's book Catherine Hayes 1816-1861: The Hibernian Prima Donna
Westlife 'World' tour set for Odyssey: Belfast Telegraph, April 4, 2002
A Clancy too busy to be dying just yet: The Irish Times, April 3, 2002
...BUY Liam Clancy's book The Mountain of the Women: Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour
Folk: Pipers' club come up trumps with Kerry-Derry duo: Belfast Telegraph, March 28, 2002
Hot licks from Lúnasa: Irish Echo, March 27, 2002
Grandad's gift of music wins boy (9) Euro1.6m deal: Irish Independent, March 27, 2002
Celtic Divas trio 'owe' Bishop a song: Belfast Telegraph, March 26, 2002
Folk: Fleadh season gets ready to roll ...: Belfast Telegraph, March 21, 2002
Corrs still cashing in: Irish Echo, March 20, 2002
A day (and night) of pipes and drums: Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 17, 2002
'I am whatever the songs are...'—Maura O'Connell: The Irish Times, March 16, 2002
...BUY Maura O'Connell's CD Walls & Windows
Songs Kept Irish Eyes Smiling in America: New York Times, March 13, 2002
...BUY Mick Moloney's Far From the Shamrock Shore: The Story of Irish-American Immigration Through Song
Musical pastime with strings attached: Washington Times, March 14, 2002
Solas Electrifies Irish American Music: New York Times, March 14, 2002
Liam Clancy—An Irish folk vagabond lives to tell the tale: San Francisco Chronicle, March 10, 2002
Veteran Irish folkies keep the tradition alive: Toronto Globe and Mail, March 9, 2002
Clancy tells his story with a pen, not a song: Boston Herald, March 5, 2002
...BUY Liam Clancy's book The Mountain of the Women: Memoirs of an Irish Troubadour
Enya sails away with world music awards: Irish Independent, March 8, 2002
Mumba pops her way from stage to screen: Irish Examiner, March 6, 2002
The Chieftains, on a Lilt Trip: Washington Post, March 3, 2002
...BUY The Chieftains' Wide World Over
Fee-good vibes abound in Irish tenor McDermott's PBS special: Boston Globe, March 2, 2002
A long way from the N17—the Saw Doctors: San Francisco Examiner, March 1, 2002
...BUY The Saw Doctors' Villains
Solas: Irish Music in a New Light: Washington Post, March 1, 2002
Finding common ground in the language of music, Fermanagh: The Irish Times, March 1, 2002
An Irishman's Diary—Thomas Moore: The Irish Times, February 25, 2002
Celtic Tenors put new life into classics: Sunday Independent, February 24, 2002
Carrying music in his genes; Brendan Begley at Gathering Festival, Killarney: The Irish Times, February 22, 2002
For Celtic fiddlers, a busy week: Washington Times, February 21, 2002
Irish band Westlife win best pop category at the Brit Awards: The Irish Times, February 21, 2002
Folk—Festival fare to tempt the appetite: Belfast Telegraph, February 21, 2002
U.S. fans compel Lúnasa to release 'new' '97 album: Irish Echo, February 20, 2002
Art that marked me—Martin Hayes on Rory Gallagher: The Irish Times, February 15, 2002
Tribute to Irish America; Mick Moloney: Irish Echo, February 13, 2002
...BUY Moloney's Far From the Shamrock Shore
Sean-nós—The music of what happens: Irish Culture and Customs, February 2002
Danny Boy's joy at royal gong: Belfast Telegraph, February 12, 2002
The Neil Johnston Interview—Phil Coulter: Belfast Telegraph, February 9, 2002
Cranberries single to help Chernobyl children: Irish Examiner, February 8, 2002
Chieftains have made Irish eyes and others smile for 40 years: Boston Globe, February 7, 2002
Top trio set for bumper session at Lyric Theatre: Belfast Telegraph, February 7, 2002
What's up, Docs?: Irish Echo, February 6, 2002
Music maestro—Edward Bunting: The Irish Times, February 4, 2002
Singing music's praise; the work of Brian Boydell: The Irish Times, January 31, 2002
Three's company in Second City —Bohola of Chicago: Irish Echo, January 30, 2002
'Villains?' will steal your heart—The Saw Doctors: Irish Echo, January 30, 2002
National anthem composer honoured: Irish News, January 24, 2002
Odyssey of lucky Luca; Luka Bloom: Sunday Independent, January 20, 2002
Disbanded Wolfe Tones decide to paddle their own canoes: Irish Echo, January 16, 2002
Traditional Musician of 2001—Kevin Crawford: Irish Echo, January 16, 2002
Emblems of Ireland: The Harp: Irish Culture and Customs, January 2002
Reeling in the years—The Chieftains: Belfast Telegraph, January 12, 2002
Music festival boasts 1,000 performers; Celtic Connections, Glasgow: Electronic Telegraph, January 12, 2002
Ronan the conqueror: Toronto Globe and Mail, January 12, 2002
From obscurity to Carnegie Hall: The Irish Times, January 11, 2002
Folk—Altan duo a classy start to pipers' new season: Belfast Telegraph, January 10, 2002
Wolfe Tones United no more: Irish News, January 10, 2002
Wolfe Tones put their rebel sound beyond use: Irish Independent, January 9, 2002
Oasis are tipped to head Slane 2002: Irish Post, January 9, 2002
No apologies for being Mr Nice Guy; Daniel O'Donnell: The Irish Times, January 5, 2002
For the love of Altan: The Irish Times, January 4, 2002
In the footsteps of a master; Conor Byrne at the Frankie Kennedy Winter School, Donegal: The Irish Times, January 4, 2002
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Helen Lewis obituary: The Guardian, March 17, 2010
Flatley finally grows up – Riverdance's founder was the eternal bachelor, but then he married one of his dancers and fatherhood changed him forever: Daily Mail, June 11, 2010
Michael Flatley – the Culfadda connection: Sligo Champion, June 9, 2010
A Revival With Irish Roots, Two Fathers and Multiple Layers of Meaning: New York Times, June 7, 2010
Merce Cunningham's 'Roaratorio': Los Angeles Times, May 30, 2010
I'm in shape of my life now that I'm in my 50s says Flatley: Evening Herald, April 27, 2010
Sensational comeback for Michael Flatley to 'Lord of the Dance': Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, April 22, 2010
Brooklyn's Golden standard of Irish dance: Irish Echo, April 28, 2010
2nd annual Big Apple Feis crowns Irish dance champions: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, March 23, 2010
Irish dance expert from Bountiful served LDS mission ... to Ireland: Ogden Standard-Examiner, March 16, 2010
Irish dancers 'get pilot G-force': The Sunday Times, March 14, 2010
Step by step, Irish dance draws in global interest: Boston Herald, March 12, 2010
Bronx fairytale as Obama invites Irish dancers Keltic Dreams to White House for St Patrick's Day: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, February 18, 2010
Experts call Flatley's therapy 'nonsense': The Sunday Times, December 6, 2009
Boston wins bid to host world Irish dancing contest: Irish Echo, June 24, 2009
U.S. economy deals a harsh blow to Irish dancing: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, September 30, 2009
Alas, Irish dancing can be a blast: Cleveland.com, September 13, 2009
Mississippi River dancing: Irish Echo, July 10, 2009
Riverdance star on board lost Air France airliner: Belfast Telegraph, June 2, 2009
World Irish dancing contest takes big step to US: The Irish Times, April 11, 2009
Flowing, Without 'Riverdance': New York Times, March 19, 2009
Where the Tiger is live and kicking: The Irish Times, March 10, 2009
Dancers play the pain game for Riverdance: Sunday Independent, January 25, 2009
Is Riverdance on its last legs?: Glasgow Herald, January 27, 2009
Lord Flatley sidesteps tough questioning in TV disaster: Irish Examiner, January 22, 2009
Healer helped me dance again, says Flatley: The Guardian, January 1, 2008
Lord of the Dance helps make charity event a roaring success: Irish Examiner, December 5, 2008
Planners reject Flatley's dream home: Sunday Times, August 3, 2008
Albert Hall gets jiggy with Irish dancers on Proms night: Sunday Tribune, July 20, 2008
O'Leary harnesses the spirit of the dance: Irish Echo, May 21, 2008
US dance group to perform in Stormont: Ireland.com, May 11, 2008
In Dublin, Seeing Irish Dance of a Different Sort: New York Times, May 6, 2008
For Bronx School's Dancers, the Moves Are Irish: New York Times, March 14, 2008
Dancers set to leave city reeling: BBC, February 27, 2008
Step dancer knows feet carry her to her dream: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 30, 2007
Printz Dance Project and Siamsa Tire—Irish, S.F. collaboration: San Francisco Chronicle, November 29, 2007
Billion-Dollar Blarney?: Washington Post, June 10, 2007
Boy joy for Flatley: Irish Examiner, April 27, 2007
Irish eyes smile on Quaker City: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 21, 2006
Irish dance a tradition without borders: Cleveland Plain Dealer, September 8, 2006
Bronx dancers take Irish steps: Boston Globe, June 11, 2006
Celtic Tiger: The Guardian, April 21, 2006
Magic still there in the Lord of the Dance Flatley feet: Sunday Independent, April 30, 2006
Dancing his way through 1,000 years of hardship: Irish Independent, April 22, 2006
A step ahead of the competition: March 13, 2006
For performers, it's more than just a jig: Baltimore Sun, March 12, 2006
'Mask' reveals bewitching tale in mix of dance and language: Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 28, 2006
Who but Flatley knew the Potato Famine was this sexy?: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 14, 2005
Dance PreviewFlatley stays green in red, white and blue: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 10, 2005
Irish Eyes Are Burning Bright, Irish Feet Are Stepping Light: New York Times, September 29, 2005
Toe to toe: Boston Globe, September 29, 2005
Flatley steps out of line on history: The Sunday Times, October 2, 2005
Lord of the Dance's millions: Sunday Business Post, May 1, 2005
In step with her goals, dancer heads to Ireland: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 27, 2005
How Step Dancing Became the Lord of Irish Feet: New York Times, March 17, 2005
May the Floor Rise Up to Meet You: New York Times, March 16, 2005
When Irish feet are flyin': New York Daily News, March 9, 2005
Jig your way through Ireland's Aran Islands: Boston Herald, March 10, 2005
'Riverdance' is raking it in, document reveals: Irish Echo, March 4, 2005
Stepping into an old tradition: New York Newsday, March 6, 2005
Ballet in the bog: The Guardian, February 23, 2005
'Riverdance' aims to tap into the future: International Herald Tribune, October 16, 2004
Behind the ads: The Observer, October 3, 2004
'Lord of the Dance' embodies youthful Irish spirit: Valley News Dispatch (Penn.), February 19, 2004
Profitable 'Riverdance' continues ripple effect: Las Vegas Sun, February 10, 2004
Traditional Irish step-dancing enjoys renewed popularity: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, January 4, 2004
Dancing the tale of Ireland: Malaysian Star, December 8, 2003
Riverdance turns Beijing's Great Hall of the People Gaelic green: Taipei Times, October 18, 2003
'Riverdance' Heads to China's Great Hall: Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 8, 2003
14,000 fans reel into town for dancing competition: Irish Independent, April 14, 2003 (registration required)
Irish eyes will be watching her every move: Trenton Times, March 16, 2003
Like a whirlwind, Gaelforce blows through: Taipei Times, December 27, 2002
A Festival Gives Modern Dance a Toehold in Ireland: New York Times, June 12, 2002
The Irish influence—dance: Los Angeles Times, March 23, 2002
A Cheerful Celtic Storm—review of Chicago based Trinity Irish Dance Company: New York Times, March 1, 2002
Dancing around the world; Limerick: The Irish Times, February 27, 2002
Lovers of Latin rhythm dance the weekend away, Tralee, County Kerry: Irish Examiner, February 25, 2002
Body language: The Irish Times, January 28, 2002
Review Soul-stirring show a home town triumph for Sinead—Riverdance The Show, Odyssey: Belfast Telegraph, January 17, 2002
Toe-tapping champ makes hero's return: Irish News, January 9, 2002
For the love of Michael; Michael Flatley: The Independent, December 17, 2001
Flatley dances to a new tune: Sunday Independent, December 2, 2001
Jack's still Lord of the Dance: Belfast Telegraph, November 23, 2001
Pensioner Sir John is Lord of the Dance: Belfast Telegraph, November 20, 2001
A new Irish movement that has legs; Dance Theatre of Ireland: The Sunday Times, November 4, 2001
Dancing as Gaeilge, Oireachtas na Samhna: The Irish Times, November 2, 2001
Trad Beat—Unique mix of song, dance recalls immigrant experience: Irish Echo, August 29, 2001
A Dance Olio: Washington Post, August 17, 2001
Flatley sidesteps media after 'last show': Irish Independent, August 8, 2001
Accolade for young dancer: Irish News, August 2, 2001
Michael Flatley goes one more round: Irish America Magazine, Aug-Sept 2001
Review: Flatley bows out with drama in 'Feet of Flames': Dallas Morning News, July 30, 2001
Flatley hangs up his dancing shoes: The Irish Times, July 30, 2001
The First Lady of Dance, July 12, 2001
£20m dance centre to give north Dublin cultural lift: The Sunday Times, July 8, 2001
Flatley takes NYC!: Irish Voice, July 4, 2001
'Riverdance': Still Flowing: Washington Post, June 22, 2001
Riverdance steps back to Ulster: Belfast Telegraph, June 21, 2001
Dancer's dress steals show: Irish Post, June 6, 2001
Something to dance about: Irish Herald, May 3, 2001
It'll make you fit as a fiddle: Cincinnati Enquirer, March 12, 2001
Dancing in cash arts council grant for new international dance festival: The Irish Times, March 3, 2001
Feet of Flames set to fire up the US: Irish Voice, February 21, 2001
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