It’s just a beautiful instrument. And here in my pocket is a tin ... street parties and céilis – traditional Irish gatherings involving dancing and music – take place all over the world, including ...

The modern concert pedal harp is very different to the stringed instrument used to accompany Irish folk music, or the first versions of it found in 2500 BC. It is more powerful and richer in tone, ...

Sharon Shannon has music at her fingertips... literally. One of the biggest names in Irish traditional music, Jenny Lee chats to the world-renowned accordionist about her musical roots, Shane MacGowan ...