The Chieftains

On this day in 1982: The Rolling Stones played Slane
  • Music
  • 24 Jul 24
On this day in 1982: The Rolling Stones played Slane
The Bothy Band are back to play their first Irish concert since 1979
  • Music
  • 05 Dec 23
The Bothy Band are back to play their first Irish concert since 1979
Folk musician Niamh Bury signs to Claddagh Records
  • Culture
  • 07 Jun 23
Folk musician Niamh Bury signs to Claddagh Records
Seán Keane: Revisiting a classic interview with The Chieftains' legendary fiddle player
  • Music
  • 08 May 23
Seán Keane: Revisiting a classic interview with The Chieftains' legendary fiddle player
Tributes paid to Seán Keane of The Chieftains
  • Culture
  • 08 May 23
Tributes paid to Seán Keane of The Chieftains
The Chieftains, The Coronas and The Academic to play at Biden event in Ballina
  • Music
  • 13 Apr 23
The Chieftains, The Coronas and The Academic to play at Biden event in Ballina
The Chieftains release vinyl edition of <i>Voice of Ages</i>
  • Music
  • 20 Mar 23
The Chieftains release vinyl edition of Voice of Ages
Irish folk act Karan Casey releases twelfth album <i>Nine Apples of Gold</i>
  • Music
  • 22 Feb 23
Irish folk act Karan Casey releases twelfth album Nine Apples of Gold
On this day in 1995: The Chieftains released <i>The Long Black Veil</i> – featuring The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Sting, Sinéad O'Connor and more
  • Music
  • 24 Jan 23
On this day in 1995: The Chieftains released The Long Black Veil – featuring The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Sting, Sinéad O'Connor and more
Galway's Enda Scahill wins Steve Martin Banjo Prize
  • Culture
  • 10 Nov 22
Galway's Enda Scahill wins Steve Martin Banjo Prize
On this day 20 years ago: Derek Bell of The Chieftains died, aged 66
  • Music
  • 17 Oct 22
On this day 20 years ago: Derek Bell of The Chieftains died, aged 66
Album Review: <i>Bear’s Sonic Journals – The Foxhunt, The Chieftains Live in San Francisco, 1973 & 1976</i>
  • Music
  • 06 Sep 22
Album Review: Bear’s Sonic Journals – The Foxhunt, The Chieftains Live in San Francisco, 1973 & 1976
Every Breaking Wave: Folk, Nu-Folk, Anti-Folk and more - "Enya took the template to another level entirely"
  • Music
  • 05 Aug 22
Every Breaking Wave: Folk, Nu-Folk, Anti-Folk and more - "Enya took the template to another level entirely"
40 years of music at Slane Castle: "The adrenaline rush when you walk out on that stage is incredible"
  • Culture
  • 07 Apr 22
40 years of music at Slane Castle: "The adrenaline rush when you walk out on that stage is incredible"
MOST READ 2021: Tributes Pour In Following the Death of Irish Drummer Noel "Nollaig" Bridgeman
  • Music
  • 25 Dec 21
MOST READ 2021: Tributes Pour In Following the Death of Irish Drummer Noel "Nollaig" Bridgeman
Hot Press Presents: The Ultimate Irish Christmas Songs Playlist
  • Opinion
  • 17 Dec 21
Hot Press Presents: The Ultimate Irish Christmas Songs Playlist
Friday's Late Late Show will pay tribute to Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney
  • Film And TV
  • 14 Oct 21
Friday's Late Late Show will pay tribute to Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney
Paddy Moloney (1938-2021): A Tribute by Niall Stokes
  • Opinion
  • 12 Oct 21
Paddy Moloney (1938-2021): A Tribute by Niall Stokes
Tributes flood in for Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney, who has died aged 83
  • Culture
  • 12 Oct 21
Tributes flood in for Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney, who has died aged 83
Modest Mouse: "I was raised on The Chieftains..."
  • Music
  • 25 Jun 21
Modest Mouse: "I was raised on The Chieftains..."
Relaunched Claddagh Records announce remastering programme and 2021 release plans
  • Culture
  • 08 Jun 21
Relaunched Claddagh Records announce remastering programme and 2021 release plans
The Troubadour’s Tale: The Richard Thompson Hot Press Interview
  • Opinion
  • 12 May 21
The Troubadour’s Tale: The Richard Thompson Hot Press Interview
Tributes Pour In Following the Death of Irish Drummer Noel "Nollaig" Bridgeman
  • Culture
  • 23 Mar 21
Tributes Pour In Following the Death of Irish Drummer Noel "Nollaig" Bridgeman
One of Ireland’s Greatest Drummers Noel Bridgeman Has Died
  • Culture
  • 23 Mar 21
One of Ireland’s Greatest Drummers Noel Bridgeman Has Died
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