Irish Music Magazine - October 1997

Iarla O Lionáird - Old Style for a New Age

In town for the Gaelforce event, Dave Caren catches up with the enigmatic sean-nós singer.

Oireachtas - One Hundred Years

Celebrating a centenary with a bash in Belfast. John Brophy brings us a special feature on one of the most eclectic of Irish cultural organisations..

Canada - The Hidden Irish

Aidan O'Hara recounts his song collecting in Newfoundland. Over a quarter of the Island's population are of Irish descent, the place is a rich storehouse of traditional song.

'Leahy

Rod O'Connor discovers a new Canadian Irish band, who are so good, the Chieftains want them on their next album.

Tommy Hayes

Seán Laffey interviews Ireland's most prolific and outspoken Bodhrán beater.

VOTE - exercise your democratic right!

Not only do we have a Presidential election at the end of the month, but it's that time of year again; the chance to vote for your favourite folk and traditional artists of 1997.

Ronnie Drew - Treading the Boards

Fintan Deere catches up with Ronnie at his recent Andrew's Lane Theatre one man show.

Cairdin

A success story from Rathkeale, the only Irish manufacturer of accordions. Seán Laffey finds out a few secrets of the trade.

Maddy Prior

On retirement from Steeleye Span. Paul Saunders finds out that with the Flesh and Blood CD tour lined up, Maddy is far from retiring from music.

Guitar part 2

Alex Moffat on melody and the Irish guitar. Paul Brady was the ground breaker and Arty McGlynn the complete master.

Mary Bergin

Ronan Nolan heads West to Spiddal and catches up with arguably the finest whistle player in Ireland.

The House Band

Paul Saunders gets a crash course in Celtic music from one of Britain's hardest working bands.