The Very Irish Roots of Sea Shanties
In what has already been a strange and unpredictable year, the emerging trend that has most taken me by surprise is the ...
Traditional Irish Mus
McNeela’s Guide to the Best Irish Music Events on St Patrick’s Day 2021 Updated: 10/03/2021 This St. Patrick...
St Valentine’s Day – The Dublin Connection
St Valentine’s Day – The Dublin Connection While there are not a whole lot of definitive accounts of St Valentin...
Why Music is so Good for your Mental Health
The Surprising Benefits of Music for Mental Health Updated: April 8, 2021 When I started out researching the benefits of...
Imbolc – An Ancient Celtic Festival
Imbolc – A Celebration of Spring Updated 1st February 2021 Imbolc or Imbolg, strongly intertwined with La Fhéile...
Lá an Dreoilín – The Day of the Wren
Lá an Dreoilín – The Day of the Wren Did you know that the Irish word for wren is dreoilín? (Pronounced ‘...
Lá na Cruite – National Harp Day in Ireland
Lá na Cruite Saturday October 20th is National Harp Day in Ireland. Events are planned across the country to celebrate ...
ProdiJIG – The Irish Dancing Revolution
ProdiJIG: The Revolution ProdiJIG: The Revolution is a new groundbreaking Irish Dance show running from the 23rd of July...
Goitse – Inspired by Chance
Goitse – Inspired By Chance The quintet Goitse is known Worldwide for their talents as a traditional Irish ...
How To Build Your Own DIY Bodhran
How to Make a Bodhran Have you ever wanted to build your very own bodhran? Now’s your chance! Materials What will ...