Irish country music underappreciated, says Higgins
The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins hosted a special concert of country music at Áras an Uachtaráin and suggested it is often not...
Ailish McBride is a star in the making
For the last three years Ailish Mc Bride, 18, has combined her studies as a veterinary nurse with a music career.
She has released...
Susan McCann: ‘Nathan Carter will never be as big as Daniel O’Donnell’
Susan McCann is an Irish country music legend who for more than fifty years has toured the world playing at prestigious venues like Carnegie...
Famed music label’s anniversary album has an Irish twang
A concert celebrating the 80th anniversary of esteemed music label Topic Records will take place at the Barbican in London this Friday, 7th June....
Liverpool Feis cancelled due to poor ticket sales
Scores of ticket-holders for Feis Liverpool, the UK's largest Irish music festival, have expressed their disappointment after the event was suddenly cancelled due to...
Ciaran Rosney’s journey from classical to country
Michael McDonagh meets country newcomer Ciaran Rosney, a classically-trained guitarist who has two master's degrees in music.
IW: You started off when very young....
Doug Seegers: A country fairytale come true
The Irish World meets Doug Seegers, the country singer-songwriter who became an overnight success...at 63
Just over five years ago, Doug Seegers was homeless and...
‘The Sri Lankan bombings won’t stop me returning for my fans there’
Mary Duff regularly tours the world with Daniel O’Donnell always delighting audiences with her beautiful voice and her self-effacing humour.
Mary has just released...
Country’s (smallest) new star
Michael McDonagh talks to Ireland’s bright young teenage country and Irish star Owen Mac.
IW: You started your music career very young but...
Chucky ár lá
Chuck Owens has enjoyed an Irish country music career spanning 43 years. He spoke to Michael McDonagh about longevity and working with the greats....