One of the great fascinations with Irish folk songs is that they almost certainly went through numerous versions, towns and even countries before emerging in the form we know them today. The Wild Rover is a good example. We’ve already looked at how it may have begun life as an anti-drinking song. Now I’m grateful… Continue reading Did Wild Rover have a raunchy English cousin?
Author: Patrick Kehoe
Pat Kehoe is a writer for Irish Music Daily.
His favourite Irish music bands are the Dubliners and Planxty.
St Patricks Day Parade, Dublin
The Emerald Isle became a sea of colour as the St Patrick’s Day parades got underway across the country. We went to Dublin to enjoy the festivities – along with more than half a million other visitors from all over the world.
Irish singer Geldof honoured by Israeli university
Irish singer Bob Geldof is perhaps better known these days for his campaigns against famine than he is for his music. Now the Dublin born musician who inspired Band Aid and Live Aid to help the starving in Africa is to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the Ben Gurion University in Israel.
When Ronan Met Burt album released
Ronan Keating’s new album called When Ronan Met Burt has now been officially released. The album features the Irish singer performing tracks written and produced by the legendary American song writer Burt Bacharach.
The Dubliners – still flying the flag for Irish music
The Dubliners have such a special place among the stars of Irish music that you almost feel nervous going to one of their concerts these days. After all, they’ve had 50 years at the top and so you wonder if they can still produce the magic after all this time? You wouldn’t want to go… Continue reading The Dubliners – still flying the flag for Irish music