In the popular imagination, the song “Danny Boy” is as Irish as the shamrock and the wearing of the green on March 17. Yet like the venerable St. Patrick, the song’s origins are not only mysterious ...

Did you know that 'Danny Boy' wasn't written by an Irish person? Singer Cathy Maguire explains the history behind the famous ballad. You probably can hum the tune to 'Danny Boy' without giving it much ...

Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington ...

This is the time of year when people all over town, in between gulps of green beer, will be striking up choruses of ”It`s a Great Day for the Irish,” ”When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and other assorted ...