A wonderful video has emerged from 1990 when American superstar Dolly Parton took a holiday to Ireland. Parton had travelled to Ireland’s favourite getaway destination – the beautiful Co Kerry.
Author: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish music bands are the Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues.
Duelling violinists create a stir on YouTube with 10 million views
A video of two duelling Irish violinists putting on a spectacular show has notched up 10 million views on YouTube, but has also created some heated debate as to whether it’s real or not. Máiréad Nesbitt of Celtic Woman and Cora Smith are the talented musicians in question. The video is actually from a 2007… Continue reading Duelling violinists create a stir on YouTube with 10 million views
Billy Connolly got punched defending Christy Moore
Billy Connolly has revealed he once took a few punches from a Navy submariner after a disagreement at a music gig. The comedian was watching his long term friend and Irish folk legend Christy Moore perform in Scotland during the 1980s, when a member of the audience started heckling the Planxty star. Connolly told the… Continue reading Billy Connolly got punched defending Christy Moore
Rising Irish star Ruairi O’Connor to play Buddy Holly in new biopic
Young Irish actor Ruairi O’Connor has landed a dream part playing Buddy Holly in a new biopic about the life and times the music legend. Along with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry, Holly, whose real name was Charles Hardin Holly, was one of the founding fathers and towering figures of rock ‘n… Continue reading Rising Irish star Ruairi O’Connor to play Buddy Holly in new biopic
Ed Sheeran reveals where he’s heading to chill out after his two-year tour
Music superstar Ed Sheeran has revealed he plans to spend some time unwinding in Africa once his two-year tour comes to an end this summer. The red-haired singer has been travelling the world as part of his Divide Tour. His fame is at an all-time high as the tour is reportedly the second highest grossing… Continue reading Ed Sheeran reveals where he’s heading to chill out after his two-year tour