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.
Our online exhibitions provide an enriched digital landscape to explore
A monthly series showcasing compositions of tunes by contemporary composers in the traditional idiom.
ViewA new monthly series that connects artists with archival material to inspire new art.
ViewA digital exhibition of Irish music and its unique relationship with New York.
ViewA digital exhibition based on field recordings made by Leitrim flute player Michael McNamara from 1959 to mid-1990s.
ViewAn exhibition based on field recordings made by Hugh Shields in 1961-1975 from informants aged from four to eighty seven.
ViewIn collaboration with the current custodian of the Grier Collection, Hugh Maguire, the ten music manuscripts in Grier’s hand (plus 4 others that accompany the collection) have been digitised and made publicly available for the first time.
ViewDiscover, explore and remember the traditions of Newfoundland’s Cape Shore.
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