When people think of Irish dancing, they think of the stage show “Riverdance” or a line of short-skirted girls with big, curly hair, their arms held straight at their sides and their lower legs ...

It mixes classical ballet and traditional jigs, all containing speedy footwork set to a wonderful mix of Irish music. The music is a welcome array of traditional tunes, modern pieces by The Chieftains ...

A combination of Irish born and Irish-American musicians, the Celts are set to bring a highly ethnic, truly unique holiday show to the event center stage at 8 p.m., Thursday, December 3. The Celts ...

MUSKEGON, MI – How do you make death a joyous affair? Ask Steve and Cathy Jo Smith, experts on the rituals of an Irish wake. There is no mourning in the house. Clocks are stopped and mirrors are ...

Mila Armstrong, 7, stood at the edge of the black-and-white checkered dance floor in the ballroom, waiting for the Irish music to start. “I’ve never been to a place like this,” she said, wearing a ...

CHEYENNE — With only two-and-a-half weeks left of the spring tour for “A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music and Dance Sensation,” Brittany Pymm, one of the dancers for the show, reflects on her time.

The soon to be released Celtic Sands CD “Myrddin,” opens with a fire lit roar of magical bodhran, guitar and fiddle. The song is titled, “Catharsis.” From there, Celtic Sands gently sweeps into a ...

The Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland is a multi-purpose venue that can serve anyone's needs from catering to special events to business meetings. Every year the venue puts on a St. Patty's Day ...

SANTA CRUZ — There are plenty of events to get people into the Christmas mood but only one that will transport audiences to rural Ireland in the mid 20th century, complete with songs, dancing and ...

Jack O’Connell had a secret weapon in his arsenal when he was cast as Remmick in Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners: the ability to dance an Irish jig. Playing the antagonist vampire, who has been ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers March 14-20. Of all the Dunkin’-clutching stereotypes about Bostonians, perhaps ...