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Music of Ireland

Evaluating Content

Perhaps it is not necessary or there is not a lot of information pertaining to early Irish music, but there is no context on what the purpose of music was in early Irish society nor is there any background as to how music and instruments would have been introduced. For example, we know at some point that Ireland was invaded by Vikings, is there any information as to the system of bards used by Vikings influencing the Gaelic lords and/or early Irish music? I think there needs to be more of a historical context introduced with the sections on early Irish music. In the section about traditional Irish music, there should be more about what is distinctive about traditional Irish music: what instruments and other elements are unique to traditional Irish music? It may also be fitting to include a list of famous music halls, either from a historical context or modern day, and perhaps discuss attitudes of Irish music in Ireland versus to an international audience.

As well as missing some information, there is also some extra unnecessary writing in the article. In section 1.: Early Irish Music, many annals are listed, most following with the word died, some with more details on their death. These annals are all from 1589 or earlier, so it is unnecessary to state that they are dead.

Within the section on popular music, there are some outdated facts as well as references that may need to be updated, specifically in the pop/rock sections. In the list of notable recent artists, it lists two artists as part of boy bands (the wanted and one direction), despite both bands having broken up. There is also a section listing the "top 5 'most standout' Irish acts of all time," but it is referencing a research project from 2010, and should be updated to a more recent study as 2010 was almost 9 years ago.

Evaluating Tone

The tone is neutral and unbiased, neither arguing for or against Irish music, and does not insert any opinion on any artist or music style within Irish music. The article is primarily focused on listing noticeable Irish composers and musicians, and not providing context for Irish music.

Evaluating Sources

At the top of the page, wikipedia has added a banner informing readers that while there are many sources listed at the end of the article, there are not a sufficient amount of in-text or 'inline' citations, leaving the sources unclear. The first section, that acts as a summary or overview has no sources as well as the list of Irish annals as musicians. There is also i clickable link to another wikipedia article that doesn't exist, as well as at least one in-text citation that just says citation needed. In addition, not all the actual sources seem to be reliable, and [20] is a link that brings you to a non-existent page. Because many of the later Irish musicians are contemporary, some of the sources are from media outlets. However, one of the sources is Daily Mail which is more of a gossipy-tabloid than a newspaper source, as well as other tabloid sources to reference Niall Horan, an Irish pop star and Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries.

Talk Page

Music of Ireland is C-class article, although it was once on the list for good article, but was removed because it no longer fits the criteria. It is part of several WikiProjects, in which it is rated C-class, Top-importance for Regional and national music, Irish music, and Ireland. It is High-importance for Roots music, and Low-importance U2. The article has been in discussion since 2006. There are several sections critiquing the article, saying the article is unreadable, awful, over-elaborate and arrogant, as well as criticism on missing topics, format of the article, and problems with links and sources.

Wife to James Whelan

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:New_user_landing_page&page=Wife+to+James+Whelan

Start article aka the article doesn't exist. After looking over some other wikipedia articles on plays I know to include general information on the play (where/when/by whom was it written), plot, context, reception. There will be a section on plot summary from each act as well as character list and summary. The page should also include notable productions if relevant, from the show opening through modern day, as well as adaptions, legacy, or influence (both the play's influences and plays it influenced) if applicable.

Potential sources

A theatrical matrilineage?: problems of the familial in the drama of Teresa Deevy and Marina Carr

https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/25511473.pdf

https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/25511472.pdf

https://www.jstor.org/stable/25511479?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

https://ulir.ul.ie/handle/10344/6753

Wife to James Whelan by Theresa Deevy

newspaper reviews on productions

Through briefly looking at google scholar I see that there are quite a few articles discussing feminist theory in regard to this play/including this play; knowing myself I am aware that these articles will make it difficult for me to remain objective--- not necessarily an issue with the play itself, more of me identifying a weakness of mine