He’s still waiting for his birthday card from Ed Sheeran to arrive, but sheep farmer-turned-internet sensation Joe Kelly did not let that stop the party as he marked his 80th in style with a community celebration.

IF SEÁN Ó Liatháin has taken a lifetime to get around to recording his debut CD, he has ample excuse, writes Pet O’Connell.

Ireland’s bloody past should not be sanitised, Peadar Ó Riada tells Pet O’Connell, as he prepares for the premiere of his new work inspired by Pádraig Pearse

The trad singing legend attributes his longevity to a simple diet, regular walks, and a vigilant GP, he tells Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

As Mise Éire features in the opening concert of the Cork International Choral Festival, Jo Kerrigan talks to Seán Ó Riada’s son Peadar about its creation

The 1916 Easter Rising commemorations will continue today around the country, including a state ceremonial event in Cork City — the only such event in Munster.

Family members of some of the heroes of 1916 are expected to attend a special wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Grand Parade in Cork on Easter Monday.

A Cork woman has told of how she thought she and her family were going to die in Tuesday’s bombing of Brussels Airport.

PEADAR Ó RIADA is not a man likely to be haunted by thoughts of his own paucity of accomplishments.

Eoin Edwards talks to Peadar Ó Riada about the final of this week’s competition named in honour of his father

Plans are under way to establish a monastery in Cork’s Muskerry Gaeltacht.

Harpists from the USA, Canada, and Italy will travel to Co Limerick for next week’s Harp Festival to commemorate the Brian Boru Millennium.

Cork tenor and retired teacher Seán Ó Sé has overcome cancer and recorded a new album, says Pet O’Connell

Fifteen talented traditional musicians will take to the stage of the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork this Friday to compete in the final of the Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition, broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Fifteen talented traditional musicians will take to the stage of the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork this Friday to compete in the final of the Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition, broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Traditional Irish singing legend Sean Ó Sé has spoken openly about his battle with cancer in the hope that it will encourage men over 50 to get regular health checks.

NOW in its 11th year, the Masters of Tradition Festival in Bantry, Co Cork (August 14-18) has turned out to be exactly the kind of festival that its artistic director, Martin Hayes, envisaged.

Two previously unpublished works by the composer Seán Ó Riada have been recorded for the first time on a CD to be released today.

Amid emotional scenes, a hush descended on the crowd as the remains of Páidí Ó Sé were removed from his home to Ventry Church, scarcely 100 metres across the road.

Legendary singer songwriter Paul Brady is set to make a triumphant return to one of the country’s longest running folk festivals for the first time in almost three decades.

Des O’Driscoll rounds up the highlights of this coming week on TV

Martin Hayes, Peadar Ó Riada and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh reunite for second album Triúr Arís,says Nicki ffrench Davis

O’Riada’s iconic radio series is now being rebroadcast to mark 40 years since his death,says Colette Sheridan

ONE of Ireland’s greatest musical heroes, the late composer Seán Ó Riada, is to be commemorated with a festival in his adopted home of Cúil Aodha.

THOUSANDS ofmusicians are expected to descend on a Cork town next month for one of the largest traditional Irish music festivals of its kind.

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen and his wife Mary Molloy were among several hundred people who sympathised with Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin and his family last night as they began the heartbreaking process of saying goodbye to their beloved Léana.

UNIONIST representatives will join other guest speakers, including hurling legend Donal Óg Cusack and musician Peadar O Riada, at a special forum to discuss building a better Ireland.

PUPILS at a school named after composer Seán O Riada performed a new piece from the famous Cork family’s repertoire yesterday.

A MUCH-LOVED traditional musician who brought joy to many people during his long life was laid to rest in his beloved Sliabh Luachra, yesterday.