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MUSIC:

All in The Script: Irish Independent, August 31, 2010

Lucky few invited to attend the international album launch: Evening Herald, August 31, 2010

Sparky rock singer scoops top album title: Irish Independent, March 4, 2010

Band flying high after Glastonbury slot: Sunday Independent, August 29, 2010

U2, Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, The Script To Star In Doc Series: Billboard.com, August 27, 2010

Listen up – how two 'uncool' acts made it big without the hype: The Irish Times, August 27, 2010

Hansard vows to finish tour after man jumps to his death onto stage: Evening Herald, August 21, 2010

Bob Geldof 's grief as his dad dies at 96: Daily Mirror, August 27, 2010

Horslips and Prunes: The Irish Times, August 20, 2010

Fiddle Faddle: Syracuse New Times, August 18, 2010

Feargal Sharkey to become a Lord?: Derry Journal, July 20, 2010

Interview – Fight Like Apes: Mayo News, August 23, 2010

Some days I'm still overcome with grief at Stephen's death, but it's easier as time goes by – Keith Duffy: Evening Herald, August 13, 2010

Irish pipers champions of the world: Scotland on Sunday, August 15, 2010

At last, the arrival of a supergroup that's not an ego trip: Daily Mail, July 23, 2010

I am not on the Earth to be bullied by women journalists who envy my freedom, my courage, my talent and my arse (by Sinead O'Connor): Sunday Independent, August 15, 2010

Texts fly in singers' battle: Sunday Tribune, August 1, 2010

Undertones bassist still kicking after 30 years: Derry Journal, August 13, 2010

Lass act: Winnipeg Free Press, August 12, 2010

Irish sing praises of local builder's music: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 15, 2010

'Harry Potter's' Domhnall Gleeson will play Bob Geldolf in 'Live Aid' movie: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, August 10, 2010

Boats, Bono and Ronnie Drew's crane: The Irish Times, August 4, 2010

Is Belfast about to out-rock the capital of grunge Seattle?: Belfast Telegraph, August 5, 2010

The Gibson Interview – Mark Sheehan of The Script: Gibson.com, July 21, 2010

Imelda May – 'I thought I'd be playing weddings for the rest of my life': Evening Herald, July 24, 2010

Johnny Rotten – 'Don't call me a national treasure': The Independent, July 17, 2010

The Script not living the mega-star life just yet: Daily Mirror, July 15, 2010

The Script, peeping into band's formation: BuzzTab.com, July 19, 2010

Africans don't rate Bob Geldof, so why should we?: Daily Telegraph, July 15, 2010

Jedward – 'We're already millionaires': Daily Star, July 15, 2010

will.i.am, it was really something -- Black Eyed Peas stage World Cup party on Temple Bar studio roof: Irish Independent, July 17, 2010

The Script pin hopes on US teen idol awards: Evening Herald, July 13, 2010

Irish tenor Tynan at home in North End: Boston Herald, July 9, 2010

Craig Re-lives the dream, 20 years on: Irish Independent, March 6, 2010

You too can sail the Edge's yacht – for just €165k a week: Evening Herald, June 30, 2010

Banned by the New York Yankees, Ronan Tynan sings for the Red Sox: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, July 5, 2010

Setting Meter to Music: Irish Echo, June 23, 2010

Profile – Elvis Costello: Scotland on Sunday, May 23, 2010

Irish musicians to be 'ambassadors' on China trip: Irish Independent, June 28, 2010

Dubliner, Irish Music Expert Dies While Swimming in Bay: Martha's Vineyard Gazette, June 22, 2010

The King of Pop crowned his visit with dentist trip: Irish Independent, June 26, 2010

James Galway – I broke both my arms... I feared I'd never play the flute again: Mail on Sunday, June 27, 2010

  • Marvellous moondance with Morrison: Sunday Business Post, June 13, 2010
  • 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

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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

    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

  • Settling the score: Sunday Business Post, July 5, 2009
  • The thwack of leather against guitar strings: The Observer, July 5, 2009
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    Geldof charges €85,000 for US corporate speaking gigs: Sunday Tribune, June 28, 2009

    Ash hope to release 26 singles in a year: Irish Independent, June 11, 2009

    Yeats was really a hippie, says Geldof: Irish Independent, June 20, 2009

    'I went nuts... I was so lonely': Sunday Tribune, June 21, 2009

    Dolores on spiritual stop-off at Lourdes as she quits Ireland: Evening Herald, June 25, 2009

    Geldof back on home turf to sing tribute for friend: Irish Independent, June 22, 2009

    In full Bloom: Albany Times Union, June 11, 2009

    Singing teacher lands top recording contract: Irish News, June 9, 2009

    Damien Dempsey: Sydney Morning Herald, May 29, 2009

    Christy Moore: Financial Times, May 27, 2009

    Embraced by America but nobodies in UK: The Glasgow Herald, May 21, 2009

    Damien Dempsey: Sydney Morning Herald, May 29, 2009

    Alternative Ulster history on display: BBC, April 22, 2009

    Geldof aims to become main N Ireland news provider: Financial Times, May 19, 2009

    Oh bye gum! Shane MacGowan FINALLY gets a full set of new teeth: Mail on Sunday, May 17, 2009

    Jim Kerr moves forward from the simpler times of the Cold War: The Sunday Times, May 24, 2009

    Dolores back in business: Irish Examiner, May 9, 2009

    Chris de Burgh's album is a surpise hit: The Sunday Times, April 26, 2009

    Are Bono And Bob Geldof Good For Africa?: New York Times, May 13, 2009

    Repeat White House gig for dancing fiddler: The Irish Times, May 13, 2009

    Chris de Burgh – Why it's divine in Ireland: Daily Mail, May 11, 2009

    An Eagle finds a nest in Ireland: The Sunday Times, May 3, 2009

    Up on Cypress Avenue again with Van the Man: The Observer, April 26, 2009

    Christy Moore – Listen: The Observer, April 19, 2009

    Corrs' fiddler Sharon gets ready for solo run and tour: Irish Independent, April 18, 2009

    A Fab Five Peddling Celtic Stylings: New York Times, April 4, 2009

    Holmes 'hottest thing in Irish music': BBC, April 3, 2009

    Gallagher fans in rare tape appeal: BBC, April 6, 2009

    A Mentor and a Student, Upholding an Irish Tradition: New York Times, March 17, 2009

    Meteoric rise continues for The Script: The Irish Times, March 18, 2009

    A portrait of lonely, toiling London-Irish migrants: The Irish Times, March 17, 2009

    Waterford singer has five solo albums: Irish Echo, March 18, 2009

    Christy Moore gig inspires Ireland: Daily Telegraph, March 13, 2009

    Corr acts her socks off in stage debut: Sunday Independent, March 8, 2009

    Daniel O'Donnell comes to Burt!: Derry Journal, January 30, 2009

    The Answer rock North America: BBC, March 3, 2009

    The greatest Rory ever told—Gallagher biopic set for big screen: Sunday Tribune, March 1, 2009

    Breaking sound barriers with Bell X1: New York Daily News, February 22, 2009
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    Radio finally going ga-ga for Irish acts: Sunday Times, January 4, 2009

    Van Morrison on Astral Weeks—why I had to go back to my soul classic: Daily Telegraph, February 26, 2009

    Ulster band tipped for stardom: Ulster News Letter, January 2, 2008

    THE UNDERTONES - The Undertones: Belfast Telegraph, January 30, 2009

    Charts hail unlikely 'Priests': Washington Times, January 15, 2009

    Rea—Trad music will see us through recession: Irish Examiner, January 14, 2009

    Strings attached—Traditional music groups perform in New York: Irish Times, January 13, 2009

    AC/DC opener—Irish rockers ride wave of success: Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, January 12, 2009

    The gospel according to Sinead: Toronto Star, October 21, 2008

    Time and tide and Ireland: Financial Times, December 1, 2008

    Profile Shane MacGowan – The Fairytale goes on: Sunday Tribune, December 21, 2008

    Róisín Murphy, singer: The Guardian, November 25, 2008

    Church duties come first for the Priests: Financial Post, December 9, 2008

    Song of the Year, 1985—The Waterboys – The Whole of the Moon: The Sunday Times, November 16, 2008

    Blessed for success: National Post, December 4, 2008

    LAist Interview—Cormac Neeson of The Answer: LAist.com, December 3, 2008

    News Review interview—The Priests: The Sunday Times, November 30, 2008

    Van still the man as he reinvents finest work: Irish Independent, November 15, 2008

    Singing trio of priests releases album: Houston Chronicle, November 14, 2008

    Time and place—Katie Melua: The Sunday Times, November 9, 2008

    Is this the best album ever made?: The Observer, November 2, 2008

    Irish classical musicians blaze a trail: Guardian.co.uk, October 11, 2008

    Enya talks about her new album And Winter Came: Daily Telegraph, October 12, 2008

    No one marked Van out for a future star: Sunday Life, October 12, 2008

    Irish Gossip on the Beatles: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, October 10, 2008

    Donovan Still a Sunshine Superman at 62: New York Times, October 10, 2008

    Paddy's Revenge—Riverdance for ravers a hit on web

    30 years of 'Teenage Kicks': BBC, September 26, 2008

    World mourns 'King of Ireland': Boston Herald, August 20, 2008

    Lack of fame has kept us together, says Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody: Glasgow Daily Record, September 22, 2008

    Clubs preview—D-Underground, Dublin: The Guardian, August 30, 2008

    Irish jig dances to the top as a club anthem: Sunday Times, August 31, 2008

    Irish folk music icon: Chicago Tribune, August 24, 2008

    An Irish music revolutionary: Boston Globe, September 7, 2008

    Dubliners' folk hero Drew dies: The Observer, August 11, 2008

    Ronnie Drew: gravelly-voiced singer who founded the Dubliners: The Times, August 18, 2008

    Sharon Shannon, The Galway Girl: The Guardian, July 18, 2008

    Corr brother says 9/11 'an inside job': Irish Independent, May 30, 2008

    Waterboys Dry Off for More: Irish Voice/IrishAbroad.com, May 1, 2008

    Heavenly voices: The Times, May 11, 2008

    Go slow in Ireland: The Guardian, April 1, 2008

    Clinton's tribute to punk pioneer: BBC, April 25, 2008

    Carly Smithson out in "Idol" travesty: New York Newsday, April 24, 2008

    NI priests hoping to top the pops: BBC, April 24, 2008

    Following in their fathers' footsteps up the charts: Irish Independent, March 25, 2008

    Siobhán O'Brien finds her own voice with a new CD of cover songs: Boston Globe, March 14, 2008

    Summer of teenage dreams remembered: BBC, March 15, 2008

  • Celtic Thunder first along Fith Avenue: Irish Independent, March 22, 2008
  • 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

    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

    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 quiz—Dolores 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 Blair—How Ireland's children are at the heart of English culture: The Independent, April 21, 2007

    Picture Frame—Irish 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 World—the 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 Burgh—Great hands, shame about the voice: Independent on Sunday, October 29, 2006

    'Easter' rebellion—Punk 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 Geldof—the 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 word—Liam 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 in—Pogues 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 band—These 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 Connections—Michael 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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    DANCE:

    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 Preview—Flatley 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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