Jiving is a way of life for some and something that every young Irish rural person will have to learn one way or another but how did it become so popular in Ireland?
Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Learn how a chance encounter and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival helped launch a revival of Irish American music.
In the United States, the Irish American community has a unique way of welcoming the New Year – by indulging in a hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage. This tradition has deep roots in Irish ...
Irish music is on a roll, with Fontaines DC on the brink of playing stadiums and acts such as Lankum and NewDad putting a new twist on folk balladry and wispy indie rock. But if they are today’s stars ...
2024 marked a year to remember for Northern Irish musicians ... their five released singles show a band mature beyond their age. Growing increasingly popular online and quickly gathering thousands ...