Séamus McGuire: ‘There hasn’t been a trad album with viola as the lead’
The fiddle player’s new release puts the rich, mellow tones of the viola up front
The fiddle player’s new release puts the rich, mellow tones of the viola up front
Shining a spotlight on the viola in this redemptive selection is very welcome
The dying wish of label’s founder was to revive a company known for trad records
The quartet celebrate 21 years with a tribute to the trad sounds of the west
The West Ocean String Quartet’s album Atlantic Edge celebrates the majesty of our west coast
This weekend’s Sligo Live features Irish-American musicians such as Liz Carroll and local stars such as Seamus McGuire – and even the instruments have tales to tell
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices