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Kilburn Irish dancehall still offering an outlet for many emigrants
Kilburn Irish dancehall still offering an outlet for many emigrants

The heyday of London’s Irish dancehalls may be long gone, but a weekly gathering in Kilburn still provides an outlet for many emigrants, writes Robert Mulhern.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Even Elvis Presley would dance when the Royal Showband came to town
Even Elvis Presley would dance when the Royal Showband came to town

Hanging out with Elvis and The Beatles were just part of the fun for Ireland’s biggest showband, writes Ed Power

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

The incredible story of Jimmy Gralton’s dancehall hits the silver screen
The incredible story of Jimmy Gralton’s dancehall hits the silver screen

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tell Padraic Killeen about the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton and how his dancehall became a source of conflict with conservative forces.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

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