Pool Academy, part of Athena Learning Trust, has announced the formation of its new samba band. The band will be led by Joey Holmes, a visiting music teacher with experience in running samba bands. He ...

Samba dance, reggae drumming and ginga football among activities that will foster better understanding between two cultures, organiser says.

Trinidad and Tobago's carnival is known as the 'mother of all carnivals' and takes place every year over two whole days on ...

Looking for something to do this week? Check out our round-up of concerts, shows and cultural events in the Columbia-area.

It’s St Patrick’s Day with close to 500,000 people expected in the capital to celebrate and over 100,000 overseas visitors arriving in Ireland to celebrate our patron saint. The headline ...

David Byrne has a long history of celebrating the music of the African continent, and recently curated a playlist of his favourite songs from Senegal.

First things first, when does the St Patrick’s Day parade start? We can only assume that when you say parade, you’re talking about the Dublin spectacular as that’s the one that will be the ...

Even seen better grand marshals? I doubt it. Everybody in the crowd was bouncing — even the Taoiseach. Buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, the inspirational Kabin Crew kids behind the viral hit ...

Local Defence Force leading the Wexford parade. Wexford Wanderers Rugby Club won a Merit Award at the 2023 St Patrick's Day parade in Wexford. The Carrig On Bannow Parade Silvermines Vintage Club ...

The youth rap collective from Knocknaheeny were chosen as parade grand marshals in recognition not just of the viral success of their drum and bass banger ... “Almost all my country now knows about me ...