Irish Music
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Irish MusicComhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann On October 14th, 1951, at Árus Ceannt, Thomas Street, Dublin, the first standing Committee of Cumann Ceoltóirí na hÉireann was elected. At a meeting in St. Mary’s Hall, Mullingar, on January 6th, 1952, the title of the organisation was changed from Cumann Ceoltóirí na hÉireann to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Irish Showbands This is website that is dedicated to the Irish showbands and much much more! The term “Irish showband” generally refers to a particular type of musical act popular in Ireland in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Irish Showbands like the Clipper Carlton, the Dixies, the Royal, and hundreds more traveled the length and breadth of Ireland playing to packed houses every night. They include these showbands in our tribute, but they also feature much more. IrishShowbands.net
This web site claims to have the most comprehensive collection of Irish 60s music, photos and stories anywhere, on or off the internet. Definitely a 60s music-lover’s treasure.(Recommended) Traditional Music Archive
The Irish Traditional Music Archive – Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann – is a reference archive and resource centre for the traditional song, instrumental music and dance of Ireland. It is a public not-for-profit multi-media facility which is open, free of charge, to all with an interest in the contemporary and historical artforms of Irish traditional music. The Archive promotes public education in Irish traditional music through its own activities and through partnerships with others. Irish Music Magazine
Irish Traditional Music is at the heart of the Irish culture and history, never as a static antiquity, the tradition is alive and vital, open to change yet conservative of its core values. The Chieftains
On this website you will find the very latest on the Chieftains. Meet the Chieftains and find out more about the them and their instruments, the latest news and tour dates, detailed information on their massive back catalogue, interactive timeline, photo gallery and guestbook where you can leave a personal message.
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