“The Drowsy Lads” thundered onto the Irish music scene in the US almost 15 years ago and have become fan favourites at every turn. Sticking to traditional roots they bring a fire and excitement that is quickly winning over audiences. With the release of their 4th album, “Everyone In!”, and the notable camaraderie that flows from their live performances, the future continues to look…

The inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards took place at Dublin's Vicar Street last week where artists such as Emma Langford, Declan O'Rourke and Andy Irvine were celebrated among so many others. This is Andy Irvine with 'My Heart's tonight in Ireland.'…

Hi all. September was a quiet month for us but we are about to re-enter the fray with trips to Canada, Australia, Ireland and the US on the horizon. We kick off this week with a tour of Ontario, a nice 4 day run of shows all in the vicinity of Toronto. A quick hop across the ocean to the Sydney Irish fest follows in November. Australia was the…

Detailed below are the Top 10 traditional Irish albums for September 2018.  Each month we feature the top 10 albums, write follow up articles and present sounds from all new releases. 

Don't forget that if you have an album on release check out our …

What’s Next? is the debut album from Co. Clare native Eimear Arkins. Recorded in St Louis, Missouri where Eimear has been living for the last number of years, the album is a collection of traditional Irish ballads, Sean Nós songs and fiddle tunes.…

After nearly a decade since the release of her debut solo album, which was described by Irish Music Magazine as “an unexpected treasure” June 2018 saw the release of Steph Geremia’s highly anticipated second solo album ’Up She Flew’. With a firm mixture of traditional and contemporary arrangements and…

Irish fiddler Martin Hayes brings his critically-acclaimed Quartet to the USA  for its inaugural American tour this fall.  The group features Martin's longtime musical partner, guitarist Dennis Cahill, violist Liz Knowles (Bobby McFerrin, Open The Door For Three, Riverdance), and NYC bass clarinettist Doug Wieselman (Laurie Anderson,…

RTÉ has published the shortlist for this year's Folk Album of the Year which will form part of the Inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards.   You can listen to our compilation of all the albums below and then have your vote.  

To vote …