We love Irish rock bands—U2, The Cranberries, The Undertones, The Pogues—but what about modern Irish rock bands? Where’s the love for contemporary garage rock, alt-rock, and post-punk?

When John Hannigan '28 decided to pursue a music major at Holy Cross, the College crossed an ocean (virtually) to find just ...

Learn how a chance encounter and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival helped launch a revival of Irish American music. Enjoy the music of Ireland with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Whether traditional Irish music or modern and punk rock songs are your jig, there is a bit of blarney for all. Maybe you searched for Irish music and first landed on the Irish Tenors or Michael ...