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Did you know that there is a theory that an Irish composer wrote the tune to "A Star-Spangled Banner"? Before we dive into the details of the Irish connection let's take a look at the man behind the ...

An Irish language and culture festival has heard that Britain's national anthem "God Save the King" may have been based on an old Irish tune dating back 300 years. Peadar Ó Riada, the son of Mise Éire ...

There's an old Irish saying that begins: "May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart..." Since the first ships began bringing settlers to the new colony in 1734 ...

March 17 is St. Patrick's Day and whatever your annual tradition is, searching for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow might be on the list. Unfortunately, while you're unlikely to discover a hidden ...

Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive through the fiddle and harp. Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive through the fiddle and harp. Each week, she and her husband ...