Organisation: National Folk Theatre

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The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamsa Tire celebrates blackbird dance step

The step was specially devised by the members of the National Folk Theatre along with their founder Director Fr. Pat Ahern in 1990 and has been celebrated in Irish dance circles around the world ever since.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Cancer patient Darren hopes to inspire with uplifting video

"If this video gives someone the strength to get out of bed for even one extra day and fight on, it will have been worth the effort."

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Irish actress hopes to build on ER role

A KERRY-BORN actress is hoping an appearance on the US TV hospital drama, ER, next Sunday night, will provide a significant breakthrough in her career.

Thu, 10 Jan, 2008

O’Donoghue perfects the art of patronage

NOT content with being the tourism and Gaelic football capital, Kerry could also boast about being top of the charts nationally in relation to arts funding.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006

Muckross folk scholarship

A €20,000 bursary is being made available by Muckross House in Killarney to students taking a degree course in Irish cultural studies at the Institute of Technology (IT), Tralee.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2004