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Darren and Shane know their Blues
GLASGOW Irish Bands and Gigs makes its return to the pages of The Irish Voice, bringing us an interview with Darren Devereux, who along with Shane Quinn make up the band Sciante Blues.
Murray Leith & Jo Laing
Dec 31, 20257 min read


Joseph Armstrong’s musical talents dazzle in Donegal
HAVING started his music school in Glasgow, Joseph Armstrong has brought his talent, skill and passion for Irish music to Donegal and gathered with 60 of his students to celebrate the first Joseph Armstrong School of Music Christmas Concert (above).
Liam Duffy
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Shane’s spirit and soul have stayed with Victoria
THIS month, I’ve speaking with my dear friend Victoria Mary Clarke, an incredibly successful author, artist and journalist and wife of the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.

John McLaughlin
Dec 4, 20256 min read


Bhoy from the southside who helped save Celtic
THE subject of this month’s feature is the wonderful David Low. He is not only a finance guru and lifelong Celtic fan, but also a disciple of the old three chords and the truth.

John McLaughlin
Oct 31, 20253 min read


The arts are a source of pride and should be celebrated
RECENT comments by East Ayrshire Council’s Head of Education Linda McAulay-Griffiths regarding the merits of education in music have forced an apology after a clip went viral online for all the wrong reasons.

Paddy Callaghan
Oct 30, 20253 min read


A jack of all trades and master of all too!
THIS month, I sat down with the King of Glasgow, the guru of the city’s live entertainment and hospitality sector—not to mention one of the funniest guys you’ll ever meet—Donald MacLeod. I asked him about his 40 years of work in the industry, his fight to save hospitality and of course his love of Ireland. Here’s what he had to say.

John McLaughlin
Sep 27, 20255 min read


A devotion to three chords and the truth!
WELCOME back to a stramash in the goalmouth of Rock n Roll. This month, I’m delighted to introduce you all to my dear friend, co-writer and someone I admire greatly as both a singer and artist/performer, Glasgow’s very own rising superstar in country music, Kevin McGuire

John McLaughlin
Aug 7, 20255 min read


It was a festival of traditional music that left us all Reeling!
THE first full weekend of June once again played host to one of Scotland’s biggest traditional music weekends as the Reeling Festival celebrated its biggest and best year yet.

Paddy Callaghan
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Music, football and a Milton upbringing!
HELLO everyone! I’m John Ignatius McLaughlin—aka Johnny Mac from my band Johnny Mac and The Faithful.

John McLaughlin
Jun 21, 20255 min read


Cearta diúltaithe
THE decision of the organisers of TRNSMT to cancel Kneecap’s appearance this summer was, in some way, not that surprising.
Jeanette Findlay
Jun 19, 20254 min read


A weekend celebration of Irish culture at the Scottish Fleadh
THE recent Scottish Fleadh hosted across the weekend of April 26 and 27 proved to be the biggest ever in what was a weekend celebration of Irish culture.

Paddy Callaghan
May 19, 20253 min read


Scottish Fleadh comes to East Renfrewshire
THE annual Scottish Fleadh—the festival of Irish music and culture—will this year take place in Woodfarm High School, East Renfrewshire over the weekend of April 26 and 27
The Irish Voice
Apr 20, 20252 min read


Path to All-Ireland glory begins with Scottish Fleadh
APRIL is set to see a record breaking Scottish Fleadh with hundreds of competitors taking to the stage performing in music, song and dance

Paddy Callaghan
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Musician celebrates milestone birthday
CELEBRATIONS will be taking place this month on both sides of the Irish Sea for the 100th birthday of much-loved musician, Willie Devine...
Brendan McHugh
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Make your way to Malones this St Patrick's Day weekend!
IF YOU'RE planning on celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Edinburgh, there are plenty of events to choose from, but one that should...
The Irish Voice
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Fancy a qualification in traditional music?
MANY people have been known to play traditional Irish music at some level

Paddy Callaghan
Feb 23, 20253 min read


Bands light up the Barrowlands
IT'S NOT often I get to brag about attending three gigs in one at the Barrowland Ballroom during Celtic Connections, but I did, and I...

L J Sexton
Feb 17, 202512 min read


Eamonn’s album takes the top prize
THE legacy of Eamonn Nugent was further cemented recently as his album, The Waiting Room, took the top prize of Album of the Year
Gerard Gough
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Celtic Connections 2025 aims to be the best yet
GLASGOW will once again play host to the iconic Celtic Connections festival
Dan McGinty
Nov 19, 20243 min read


2024 is the year of Comhaltas!
2024 could quite easily be termed the Year of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Scotland
Gerard Gough
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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