Tag #Irish Music

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Van Morrison Turns 80: Still Recording and Touring After Six Decades

At 80, Van Morrison, the Irish singer-songwriter, continues his prolific career with over 47 studio albums, defying his past statement about retiring from album production, and actively performing concerts.

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U2 Returns to Studio After Eight-Year Hiatus

U2, after an eight-year break caused by drummer Larry Mullen Jr.'s neck surgery, has returned to the studio to record new music, following their Ivor Novello Awards fellowship, a testament to their enduring career.

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No Poverty
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Irish Piper's Music Featured in Super Bowl Ad

Chris McMullan, a Strabane uilleann piper, had his music featured in a Squarespace Super Bowl LIX advertisement starring Barry Keoghan, which aired between the first and second quarters, marking a career highlight for him and potentially boosting the popularity of traditional Irish music.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Ulster Fleadh in Warrenpoint Expects 40,000 Attendees

The 2025 Ulster Fleadh, from July 20-27, expects 40,000 attendees in Warrenpoint, County Down, exceeding last year's Dromore event and aiming to showcase the region's capacity to host future All-Ireland Fleadhs.

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Quality Education
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Eurovision Death Threats and Postal Strikes: Clodagh Rodgers's 1971 Contest

Clodagh Rodgers, a Northern Irish singer, faced death threats from the IRA while representing the UK in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, ultimately placing fourth due to a postal strike impacting song selection and her personal preference for a different song.

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Gender Equality
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Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiled in Belfast

A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher will be unveiled outside Belfast's Ulster Hall on Saturday, celebrating his significant contribution to the city's music scene during the Troubles, and highlighting his enduring legacy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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