Trad and rap to rock the city
A classic 70s Celtic rock band, a rapper named after an ancient Irish hero, and a girl with a harp are part of the kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that…
Author: Clive Price
Local leaders favour the Fleadh
Civic and business leaders in Newry have voiced their support for Iúr Cinn Fleadh – as well as providing sponsorship. WATER FESTIVAL ‘Newry Business Improvement District (Newry BID) is delighted…
Trad goes to the shops
Lighten your load by listening to some of our finest young local trad musicians and dancers over the Fleadh weekend at the Quays and Buttercrane shopping centres. TRADITIONAL DANCE Marvel…
Dance on a green near you
Crossroads dancing is back on its feet again at Iúr Cinn Fleadh – in the form of Dancing On The Greens. This ancient Irish tradition – with added features –…
On yer bike!
It used to be cruel. Now it's cool to say 'on yer bike' – in the nicest possible way – especially when it means joining the Fleadh's Bikes And Beats…
All aboard the Trad Cruise
Sail into the heart of Newry – with the soul of Irish myth, music and merriment. Yes, the highly popular Trad Cruise is back for 2023 – this time with…
Méabh’s mum is ‘cool’ trad star
Fleadh fiddler Méabh Smyth paid tribute to her musical family and home county of Armagh, as she received the Young Musician 2023 award at University Concert Hall, Limerick, on Sunday…
Paul Brady bares soul in new podcast
Did you know former Fleadh headliner Paul Brady sold his electric guitar to Phil Lynott and went acoustic? That he hated 70s styles like flares and heels? But he loved Gerry…
Fleadh fiddler scoops ‘trad Oscar’
Fleadh fiddler Méabh Smyth has scooped the Young Musician 2023 award in the so-called 'Oscars of traditional music'. The Armagh musician will be part of the line-up of top trad…
Fleadh musicians reunite on new album
Singer-songwriters Bernadette Morris and Matt McGinn – who shared Newry Town Hall stage for a stunning set at last year's Fleadh – have joined forces again for a new album.…
Sharon serenades a city
Past Iúr Cinn Fleadh headliner Sharon Shannon took centrestage at the St Patrick's Day celebrations in London recently. 'I loved it. Amazing atmosphere out there,' Sharon told The Irish World.…