Photos show St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House through the years

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 every year. Irish leaders traditionally visit the White House and gift the president with shamrocks. Ireland's prime minister met with Donald Trump on ...

Kiltie Band of York shows no signs of piping down

We are one big band family,” said Scott Burford with a smile. The Kiltie Band of York certainly sounds and moves like one when they are marching, but there’s no one path to the bagpipes. “I came home ...

Musician who played saxophone during 12-hour brain tumour op dies aged 38 as tributes paid to ‘shining example’

A MUSICIAN famed for playing the saxophone during a 12-hour operation to remove a brain tumour has tragically died. Tributes have flowed for 38-year-old Carlos Aguilera, whose death was confirmed ...
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One hundred years young, Shannon Rovers are newbies in the venerable story of bagpipes

Stalwarts leading off the St. Patrick's Day Parade, seen everywhere around Chicago, a lot of effort — and history — is behind those skirling pipes.