Shoppers walking through Dublin City Centre have been puzzled to see the iconic Molly Malone statue completely covered in gold cloth. (Picture courtesy of @pamille on Twitter)There was no sign to explain the sudden cover-up so what was going on?
Author: Michael Kehoe
Michael Kehoe is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish Music bands are Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys.
Daily Dose of Danny Boy
Danny Boy could soon be played every day in Limavady, Co Derry, if campaigners have their way. The song, which is strongly linked with the town, is well known all over the world and has been recorded by some of the biggest names in music.
Celtic Thunder stage their annual auditions
Celtic Thunder have been taking a look at potential new members for their hugely successful stage show. The band’s management holds auditions each year in a quest for people who might be good enough to join the group or act as an understudy.
Dervish forced to pull out of Israel tour
Traditional folk band Dervish have pulled out of a tour of Israel after being targeted by ‘cyber bullies’ on social media sites. Dervish had been set to play three concerts in June after being invited by their Israeli musician friend, Avshalom. However they have been forced to pull out after being on the receiving end… Continue reading Dervish forced to pull out of Israel tour
Rocky Road to Poland – Ireland’s official song for Euro 2012
Ireland’s official song for the Euro 2012 football tournament has been recorded and features some of the biggest names in Irish music. The classic 19th century folk song, the Rocky Road to Dublin, has been given a 2012 revamp by the Coronas, the Dubliners and radio star, Ray D’Arcy to support the football team in… Continue reading Rocky Road to Poland – Ireland’s official song for Euro 2012