Every year, hundreds of thousands of people gather to celebrate Irish culture at the international Fleadh Cheoil or “Feast of Music.” The weeklong event is the largest of its kind. It attracts ...

Matt Hensley of Celtic punk band Flogging Molly never got picked on for playing the accordion as a kid because he didn’t start until the age of 24. He did almost get shot for it as an adult, though.

As excitement mounts for the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, internationally renowned accordionist Sharon Shannon encourages young people to “just enjoy music” and not be obsessed with ...

Joseph K. Cunningham of Crusheen, Co. Clare reached the century mark earlier this year, born around the time the Titanic set sail, only he was more successful in reaching America in 1929 at the age of ...