Irish Music Magazine - May 1998

Christy Moore

The retirement of Christy Moore last month stunned the world of folk music. We profile the legend.

The Daffodil Girl

Alex Moffat meets up with Leslie Dowdall, looking forward to the future with her own label.

America influences

Alex Moffat with Kieran Goss riding high on the success of his third album 'Worse Than Pride'.

1798 in song

Aidan O'Hara introduces the first in a short series of songs from this turbulent period.

Gateway to America

Paul Keating meets up with Seamus Connolly, organiser of Gaelic Roots Summer School on a recent visit to Boston College.

Quality wins out

In the latest of interviews with artists from the Shanachie label, William H A Williams talks uilleann pipes with Jerry O'Sullivan.

Celtic mystery tour

Graham McDonald snatches high-riding group Anam in Australia during their gruelling round-the-world Celtic mystery tour.

A moving picture show

As Iarla O Lionáird prepares for his 'Seven Steps to Mercy' nationwide tour, Sean Laffey links up with the lad from Cúil Aodha.

Festival special

As the festival season kicks in, Irish Music magazine offers you a 20 page guide to what's happening across the globe.