The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) is committed to providing free, universal access to the rich cultural tradition of Irish music, song and dance. If you’re able, we’d love for you to consider a donation. Any level of support will help us preserve and grow this tradition for future generations.
Cullinan, James (fiddle, viola). Here it is. Raelach Records RR024, 2024. 1 CD + digital download.
Doherty, Mickey (fiddle). At home with Mickey Doherty: traditional fiddle music from Donegal. Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí CNF014, 2023. 2 CDs
Finnegan, Brian (whistle, flute). Shepherds. Brian Finnegan, 2024. 1 CD + digital download.
Grasso, Eliot (flute) and Brandon Vance (fiddle). That which is heard. Volume 1. Eliot Grasso & Brandon Vance, 2024. 1 CD + digital download.
Hernon, P.J. (accordion) and Marcus Hernon (flute). Ceiliúradh 50 bliain. Cló Iar-Chonnacht CICD 212, 2024. 1 CD
Hyland, Seamas (accordion, melodeon). Maidin Domhnaigh. Seamas Hyland HYLCD001, 2024. 1 CD + 1 Vinyl LP + digital download.
Kennedy, Nuala (flute, singing in English, singing in Irish) and Eamon O’Leary (guitar, bouzouki, singing in English, singing in Irish). Hydra. Under the Arch Records, 2024. 1 CD + digital download.
Moore, Christy (singing in English, guitar). A terrible beauty. Claddagh Records 7509786, 2024. 1 CD + 1 Vinyl LP
Ó Faoláin, Macdara (bouzouki). Ar Thaobh Chill an Fhuarthainn. Macdara Ó Faoláin, 2025. 1 CD + digital download
Ruby, Anthony (uilleann pipes, singing in English). Black Water rising. Anthony Ruby, 2024. 1 CD + digital download.
Various (instrumental music, singing in English). Damien Quinn’s Fleadh Town. Damien Quinn, 2024. Digital download.
Yeates, Macdara (singing in English). Traditional Singing from Dublin. Macdara Yeates MYCD001, 2024. 1 CD, 1 Vinyl LP + digital download.
Agnew, David. Review of ‘What Ireland can teach the world about music and other essays’ by Toner Quinn (Dublin: Journal of Music, 2023). Sound post 22, no.3 (2024): 14.
An píobaire. “Ceol: bullish piping: the march of the Meenatoitin bull.”. An píobaire 20, no. 3 (2024): 32–34.
An píobaire. “Ceol: the music of Liam O’Flynn.” An píobaire 20, no. 4 (2024): 29–31.
An píobaire. “The Schools Collection part 3: County Clare (Part 2).” An píobaire 20, no. 1 (2024): 32–34.
An píobaire. “The Schools Collection part 7: County Clare (Part 1).” An píobaire 20, no. 4 (2024): 16–20.
An píobaire. “The Schools’ Collection part 6: County Donegal.” An píobaire 20, no. 3 (2024): 27–32.
An píobaire. Obituary of Fergus Finnegan. An píobaire 20, no. 4 (2024): 14–15.
An píobaire. Obituary of Micheál McKeown. An píobaire 20, no. 1 (2024): 7.
Brown, Nicolas. “The music of Oscar and Malvina (part 3).” An píobaire 20, no. 4 (2024): 32–40.
Brown, Nicolas. “The music of Oscar and Malvina (part 2).” An píobaire 20, no. 3 (2024): 35–45.
Cannon, Moya. “The harp that once through Belfast’s halls.” New Hibernia Review 28, no. 2 (2024): 5–10.
Carolan, Nicholas, and Caitlín Uí Eigeartaigh, eds. The Pigot collection: Irish traditional music from the John Edward Pigot manuscripts. Dublin: Irish Traditional Music Archive, 2024. xciii+299 pp. ISBN 9780953270484 (hbk).
Carolan, Nicholas. Music collector John Edward Pigot & uilleann pipers of the 1840s. An píobaire 20, no. 4 (2024): 21–23.
Cross, Eric. The tailor and Angsty. Cork: Mercier Press, 1999. 224 pp. ISBN 9780853420507 (pbk).
De Rosa, Ciro. “Artisti Vari – The old reels of the world (ITMA, 2024)” [CD review of The old reels of the world]. Blogfoolk. Posted 14 November 2024. Online article.
Faulkner, John. Storm in my heart: a lifetime in music. Dublin: The Liffey Press, 2024.305 pp. ISBN 9781068664502 (pbk).
Harkin, Treasa. “Interactive scores at the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA).” Fontes Artis Musicae, 71, no.3 (2024): 190–194. Online article.
Hegarty, Dave. “Technical: conversion of native fruit hardwoods for making uilleann pipe chanters and other components.” An píobaire 20, no. 1 (2024): 40–45.
Mollenhauer, Jeanette. ‘From page to stage: Irish dance costumes and illustrations from the Book of Kells,’ In Dance, Performance and Visual Art, ed. L.E. Dankworth, H. Rottenberg and D. Williams, 89–106. Cham.: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024. Online book.
Moulden, John. “‘John McKeown’s songbook: a multilayered cultural treasure.” The Glynns 51 (2024). 46–56.
Moylan, Terry. “Ceol: one morning in May.” An píobaire 20, no. 1 (2024): 32–34.
Murphy, Michael Mary, and Jim Rogers. Sounds Irish, acts global: explaining the success of Ireland’s popular music industry. Sheffield & Bristol: Equinox, 2023. 221 pp. ISBN 9781781797792 (hbk).
Ní Charra, Niamh. “Music collections in Ireland – 11: Music archives at University of Galway.” Sound post 22, no.3 (2024): 6–7.
Ní Ghrádaigh, Nóirín, and Deirdre Ní Mhuirthile. Teagasc an cheoil sa nGaeltacht: leaganachaí cainte don cheol traidsiúnta. S.l.: Breacadh, 2024. 74 pp. ISBN 9781910892565 (pbk).
Palmer, Maeve Lillian. “Singing sean-nós.” PhD thesis, University of Toronto, 2024. Online thesis.
Parsons, Niamh. “Niamh Parsons”. Sound post 22, no. 3 (2024): 4.
Phelan, Helen, Marie McCarthy and Nicholas Carolan, eds. Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: a life in music. Cork: Cork University Press, 2024. xiv +610 pp. ISBN 9781782050162 (hbk).
Quinn, Toner. “A glimpse into Irish music in the 1980s and 90s.” Journal of Music. Posted 15 October 2024.Online article.
Rouquette, Olivier Y., Róisín Cahalan, and Camilla J. Knight. “Understanding parental involvement in Irish dance.” Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (22 Nov 2024). Online article.
Sound Post. “Mrs Bridget Kenny: Queen of the Irish fiddlers.” Sound post 22, no.3 (2024): 16–17.
Woods, Alan, and Niall Ó Murchadha. “Stories and songs of the road.” ITMA. Posted October 2024. Online collection.
Zille, Anton. “Stories told by cards & tapes: uncovering Denis Murphy materials at ITMA.” Posted 27 November 2024. Online collection.
Patricia Cawthon Collection. 17 audio cassettes recordings made in Dublin (and Clare?) of various singers including: Tom Munnelly, Rosie Stewart, Tom Lenihan and Tim O’Brian, 1986. Donated by Patricia Cawthon
John Doorty Collection. 5 back & white photographs and ephemera relating to Out of the heavens in showers: a play by John Doorty based on the life of Micho Russell, 1990s
Geantraí Photographic Collection. 1 archival box of colour photographs taken at the making of various Geantraí programmes across Ireland, 1999–2012. Donated by Tony McCarthy, ForeFront Productions
Noel Hill Collection. Letter from Tommie Potts to Patrick Hill, 1960; 4 colour photographs taken at Tommie Potts’ funeral, March 1988; Ephemera, correspondence and manuscripts relating to Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, 5 June 1960. Donated by Noel Hill
Bernie & Seán Potts Collection. Further accrual of ephemera (programmes, newspaper clippings, etc.), photographs, printed book and correspondence, much of the material relating to the early years of The Chieftains, 1970s. Donated by Bernie Potts.
4 VHS tapes relating to Kilfenora Céilí Band, 1980s. Donated by Aoife Kelly
1 Reel-to-reel tape recording of Eddie Hughes, San Francisco, 1970’s. Donated by Rick Epping per Pádraic Mac Mathúna
1 audio cassette recording featuring performances by Brian Leahy, Gerry Cullen, Fran McPhail, and others, 1970–1981. Cassette released in 1982 as a fundraiser for the family of Brian Leahy. Donated by Catherine Ann Cullen & Frank Coates
A Jacob Stack pen and ink drawing of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill. Donated by Ellie Byrne
ITMA would also like to acknowledge donations of materials (CDs, printed items, visual items, etc.), and other help and information from the following people and organisations: Vaclav Bernard, Des Broderick, Ceara Conway, Sorcha Costello, John Faulkner, Des Gallagher, Tony Kearns, Mick O’Connor, Michael Steen and Micheal Tubridy.
