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Lament for the man who will play the wild rover no more
IT's a funny thing that in a grey land, at a grey time, it took a man with a grey beard to blaze a trail that would put Dublin on the map for the next four decades.
As has been pointed out in the comments, we've fallen behind by not providing an obituary for Ronnie Drew sooner.
'Ronnie will be remembered for his promotion of Irish music both at home and around the world.
Dubliners' folk hero Drew dies
The sound of the rebirth of Irish cultural confidence in the 1960s, the raw and rowdy voice of Ronnie Drew - lead singer of The Dubliners, was silenced yesterday.
Dubliners singer Ronnie Drew dies
Legendary Irish folk singer and musician Ronnie Drew died on Saturday in Dublin at the age of 73.
Bohemians looking to stretch league lead tonight
Bohemians have an opportunity to stretch their lead in the Eircom League Premier Division tonight.
St Pat's through to next stage of UEFA Cup qualifiers
St Pat's are through to the second round of the UEFA Cup qualifiers after beating JFK Olimps at Richmond Park last night.
Coldplay rocks but doesn't conquer
Coldplay, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Wednesday Long live the kings. And you too, Coldplay.
[Live Review] Coldplay @ Bell Centre, Montreal
Fantastic atmosphere I found .I have videos and stuff so I'll see what I can do.I really really enjoyed the show.They were really trying to get close to the audience so at one point they came to the back, not ...
Landmark pub in bid to evict restaurant
One of Dublin 's best-known pubs has asked a court to throw out the leaseholder of a restaurant next door, which it owns.
Landmark pub in bid to evict restaurant
One of Dublin 's best-known pubs has asked a court to throw out the leaseholder of a restaurant next door, which it owns.
Recorded live in 1964 and released by the Decca label this LP was certainly influential in bringing The Dubliners to the attention of English ears.
Summer Solstice for Tully and Baker
Trim singer-songwriter Gerry Tully will support the legendary Don Baker at Navan's Solstice Theatre on Saturday.
Dublin wants to be a pepper too
Heading home Saturday, midway betwixt Dublin - make that Dr Pepper - and Stephenville, it occurred to me that the Dubliners have experienced a banner year.
Poll: Metallica, The Dubliners, or Thin F'n Lizzy?
Posted today at 9:01 am by Brian J Barr Thin Lizzy's "Whiskey in the Jar" has been stuck in my head since yesterday morning.
The Week[end]: May 16-18, 2008
Syttende Mai Celebration Stoughton, through May 18 No one celebrates the signing of Norway's constitution as fervently as Stoughton -- probably not even Norway.
Tuesday, April 22 Ben Van Vechten will discuss "The Dubliners" by James Joyce as part of the Senior Center Book Discussion, 11 a.m. at Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. via Thehour.com
“They sing along, and they tap their feet”
The Irish love telling stories of their people, and one of their favorite ways to do it is through song. via Huntington Beach Independent
U2, Shane MacGowan, Andrea Corr and the cream of the Irish music...
“It is just the best thing ever. I can't imagine why someone didn't do it years ago!”
EqMag.com >> This Month >> U2, Shane Macgowan, Andrea Corr And The Cream Of The Irish U2, Shane MacGowan, Andrea Corr and the cream of the Irish music scene salute the legendary Ronnie Drew When the stars of ... via EQ Magazine
Andy Irvine and DA3nal Lunny first played together nearly forty years ago in the influential Irish folk band Planxty . via The Armchair Critic