FIRST there was Cara Dillon's There Were Roses, then The Testimony of Patience Kershaw by The Unthanks, followed by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh's I See his Blood upon the Rose.
Irish language activist Albert Fry dies aged 80 Irish language activist Albert Fry has died aged 80 Connla Young
Irish language activist and former Antrim GAA player Albert Fry has died aged 80.
The north Belfast man was well known for his love of the language and music of Ireland.
Friends say he passed away from natural causes in the Mater Hospital yesterday.
The son of a Birmingham born former British soldier, he was brought up in the North Queen Street area.
A former member of the Pearses GAA club in north Belfast, he was part of the Saffron County squad in the late 50s and early 60s.
Trad/roots: Nothing matches the variety and quality of Celtic Connections
One of the best music festivals anywhere, Celtic Connections is in full swing, albeit online, so we can at least enjoy a virtual visit to Glasgow to sample some the fabulous and hugely varied music on offer Oban-born Donald Shaw, artistic director of Celtic Connections Robert McMillen 22 January, 2021 01:00
Breabach, one of my favourite Scottish bands, who have played many times in Belfast. Picture by Archie Macfarlane
I LONG to Glasgow, dear old Glasgow toon… Well, that s certainly true during the month of January when I like to take a trip to the city on the Clyde for the annual Celtic Connections festival, probably one of the best music festivals anywhere in the world.