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Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned ITMA’s announcement of a set of newly-discovered private recordings of the great Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman.  ITMA’s director Liam O’Connor premiered these recordings on RTÉ’s “The Rolling … Continue reading →

Ancient Irish myths and legends will get you in the Halloween and Samhain spirit. Michelle K. Smith @IrishCentral Sep 23, 2020 Samhain is the ancient Irish festival that became Halloween as we know it and its because of these Irish … Continue reading →

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The witching season is upon us!  Our modern day Halloween traditions have foundations in the Celtic festival of Samhain (SOW-in), one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals.  Below are some fascinating facts about the origin of Halloween! Have a happy Samhain! Following … Continue reading →

Great Guinness Toast! The annual Guinness Toast Festival to benefit the Buffalo Irish Center will take place on Friday, February 17 starting at 6PM.   Entertainment will be provided by many of WNY’s finest Irish groups including: Penny Whiskey, The … Continue reading →