Irish Music

Comhaltas 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.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has one of the most valuable national archives of traditional music and song in the country. This collection, housed at Cultúrlann na hÉireann, contains over 4000 hours of edited priceless material, which is being added to regularly. Much of this material was collected over the years by An Timire Ceoil, Séamus MacMathúna. It reflects the many talents and styles of the various regions of the country and the Irish community abroad.

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.

Mad For Trad

Our aim is to offer the best quality music products at competitive prices, and to deliver them in record fast time. We will always strive to offer the very best service here at MadForTrad.com.

The Royal Blues

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 voice of Irish Music worldwide.

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.

Irish Music Central

The Music Box

2009 Holiday Gift Guide
7 Dec 2009 at 6:30am
We humbly offer a few suggestions to make your shopping a little easier.

John Mayall Undermined by Band
4 Dec 2009 at 6:30am
John Mayall was fine, but his band let him down.

Bob Dylan - Christmas in the Heart
3 Dec 2009 at 6:30am
It's a strange set that sometimes sounds like Dylan has cajoled Santa into joining him for a night of carousing.

Phish - Joy
2 Dec 2009 at 6:30am
There's nothing like a successful burst of creativity to fix a band's problems.

Orla Fallon - Distant Shore
24 Nov 2009 at 6:30am
Orla Fallon's latest solo set mixes her usual Celtic-pop concepts with some interesting cover material.

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