WHYY-TV12 celebrates Irish heritage this month
WHYY-TV12 celebrates Ireland and Irish Americans this month! Tune in for a variety of specials featuring traditional and contemporary Irish music, and documentaries on the history of Ireland and its people. Check back here for additional airings later this month.
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From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
Sunday, 3.1.26 | 12 PM
Sunday, 3.1.26 | 10:30 PM
Narrated by award-winning actor Colin Farrell, this film tells the fascinating history of an island people who have truly left their mark on the world. Six million people live on the island of Ireland, but more than 80 million people worldwide say they are Irish. What does that mean? How have we been shaped by our history? Our geography? Where did we come from? Where did we go? These questions are at the heart of this series. The story of the Irish has its highs and lows. It is the story of a people rooted in Ireland, but at home in the world. Ultimately, it is a story of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Celtic Thunder Odyssey
Monday, 3.9.26 | 7:30 PM
Celtic Thunder returns to the heart of the song with carefully chosen Celtic gems. Damien McGinty, Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne, and Ronan Scolard reflect on their personal odysseys with Laura Savini during interviews at the grand Gloster House in County Offaly.
Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Concert
Saturday, 2.28.26 | 10 AM
Sunday, 3.1.26 | 6 PM
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Celtic Woman returns to where the magic started — The Helix in Dublin! Although the lineup of artists has evolved since the group’s inception, the signature sound of Celtic Woman remains consistent, showcasing the individual and collaborative talents of the performers. But no anniversary celebration would be complete without special performances by founding members.
The Great Irish Songbook
Monday, 3.2.26 | 11 PM
Join internationally acclaimed Sligo-based band Dervish and a stellar lineup of artists to celebrate the uniquely powerful Irish tradition of song, a tradition as powerful in America as it is at home. Reflecting the American experience for almost two centuries, Irish and American music are inextricably intertwined. One of the world’s most renowned and imaginative interpreters of Irish folk music, Dervish have devoted the last three decades to gently reinventing the traditional songs of their homeland. They will be joined by special guests David Gray, Imelda May, Moya Brennan (of Clannad), The Indigo Girls, Kate Rusby and many more. Performances were filmed at the London Palladium, Dublin’s National Concert Hall and more intimate venues like Leo’s Tavern in Donegal.