Seanchoíche in the UK
By Anna McGrane
Founded in Dublin, Seanchoíche (pronounced: Shanna-key-huh) is a hugely popular storytelling night running in several cities globally. Anna McGrane found the urge...
Liverpool Irish Festival returns for 21st year
The Liverpool Irish Festival returns this week with a theme of anniversaries running through the programme for its 21st offering.
The annual festival features 40...
COMPETITION: Win tickets to enjoy the myth, magic, and music at Púca festival
Púca Festival returns to Trim and Athboy in County Meath, from Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 October 2023 with a variety of music, comedy, myth and folklore on offer.
A stellar line up of musical...
Ready to Shout it out
By David Hennessy
Actress, singer, dancer and writer Maria McAteer will open the Shout London festival, the mental health film and arts festival from...
The return of Ashford Place’s mental health festival, Shout London
Following the success of the inaugural SHOUT LONDON last year, the mental health film and arts festival from Ashford Place is to return this...
A poet remembered: An evening of poetry held to honour the late Shaun Traynor
A special evening to commemorate the life and work of poet and writer Shaun Traynor, who passed away in March 2021, took place at...
VIDEO: Imelda May and Jessie Buckley lead new Bloomsday celebration
By David Hennessy
Dublin songstress Imelda May and Olivier Award-winning/ Oscar- nominated actress Jessie Buckley were among the big names to feature in a...
VIDEO: London St Patrick’s Day Parade
By David Hennessy
London became a sea of green on Sunday for the city’s annual St Patrick’s Parade and concert in Trafalgar Square.
Thousands lined...
The power of Silence
Composer and artist Stano told David Hennessy about his audio project that includes personal stories from Roddy Doyle, Aidan Gillen and Damien Dempsey among...
A life in lyrics
Celebrated Irish poet Paul Muldoon told David Hennessy about the new documentary film about his life, Laoithe is Lirici / A Life in Lyrics,...