It rained, but only a little bit, early on. After that, it was nothing but sunshine and smooth sailing along the riverfront. See our photos of the event and the first-ever Mass held at the Irish Memorial at Penns Landing.

The Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble played in Chestnut Hill on Sunday and on Tuesday at the Barry Club.

Philly's young Fleadh winner on AP physics, the Great Gatsby, banjos and everything.

Two of the longest-running local radio shows featuring Irish music and community news are in dire financial trouble. Find out how you can help.

Interference, fronted by singer-songwriter Fergus O'Farrell, opened for Oscar-winners Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the movie, Once, at the Tower Theater recently. Though O'Farrell is a much-admired musician—by other musicians—fame and fortune have eluded him. That could all change. Read our exclusive interview with the man now best known for his performance of his song, "Gold," in the critically acclaimed and box office smash Irish film.

Philadelphia documentary film maker John Foley met Fergus O'Farrell in 2000. Their friendship developed via email, phone calls and sporadic visits over eight years. The one thing Foley prayed for was to hear his friend performing in the US. Someone was listening.

Their fans love Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the little Irish musical film, "Once." The two, performing as The Swell Season, closed out their American tour at the Tower Theater this week, playing to a sold-out crowd. And they offered a little treat--a band Hansard acknowledges as one of the most influential in his musical career that he brought over from Ireland for two East Coast shows. We were there.

He was driving to New Hampshire that night, but the "King of the Pipers" spent several hours giving workshops to local students. Read the story and see the pictures.

For all us old heads, it's a newer, cleaner version of tunes we already loved. For newbies, it's a splendid introduction.

Singer Sean Tyrrell brings his show documenting the life of poet John Boyle O'Reilly to Philly on May 17.