WASHINGTON -- Coinciding with St. Patrick's Day, XM Satellite Radio radio service with more than 7.6 million subscribers, will offer a special 72-hour national broadcast channel devoted exclusively to the music and culture of Ireland.

XM Green: Radio Ireland (XM channel 200) is a musical tip of the cap to the true sounds of the Emerald Isle, featuring an eclectic mix from every genre of Irish Culture including traditional, celtic and contemporary releases beginning Friday, March 16 and running through Sunday, March 18.

XM's three-day celebration of St. Patrick's Day will showcase popular Irish and Irish-influenced artists such as The Chieftains, James Galway, The Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners. Popular hits from contemporary artists including The Pogues and Flogging Molly will also be showcased on XM Green. In addition, Ireland's old-style songs and traditional melodies will be performed by artists such as Dennis Day, Celtic Thunder, Irish Weavers and Frankie Gavin, among many others. The channel also will highlight the rich legacy of music originating from the heartland of the ancient Celtic civilization.

Source: XM Satellite Radio