June 2017 – Celtic Life International

Celtic Life

Fishguard’s Female Fighters

June 30, 2017 by editor No Comments

Gazing out across the calm Irish Sea from this stunning Celtic coastline in Wales, it’s difficult to imagine a French invasion force landing here, with...

Reading time: 7 min

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2017 ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

June 29, 2017 by editor No Comments

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is back and better than ever! Get ready for incredible, heart-pounding, fast-paced, family entertainment! Over 2,000 performers from far...

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Trans-Celtic

June 28, 2017 by editor No Comments

As more individuals embrace their true selves, the Celtic nations undergo a transition in identity. Sexual reassignment surgery (SRS) can be dated back to the...

Reading time: 6 min

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CELTIC COLOURS 2017

June 27, 2017 by editor No Comments

Since its introduction in 1997, Celtic Colours has grown to become one of Canada’s premier musical events, and a cultural highlight of Nova Scotia’s colourful...

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Sharon Shannon

June 23, 2017 by editor No Comments

Irish musician Sharon Shannon has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. She does both on her latest...

Reading time: 6 min

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AUGUST 2017!

June 22, 2017 by editor No Comments

Our August 2017 edition celebrates Canada’s 15oth birthday with an in-depth look at the country’s Celtic community! Details here!

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Travel

The Hidden Gems of Snowdonia

June 21, 2017 by editor No Comments

Driving the narrow, twisty lane out of Trefriw in Northern Wales, I doubted that the quality of the crude track had improved much in eight...

Reading time: 9 min

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HEVIA

June 20, 2017 by editor No Comments

José Ángel Hevia Velasco - known simply to his fans as Hevia - has been playing the pipes since he was a boy growing up in...

Reading time: 3 min

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Jeanne Freeman

June 19, 2017 by editor No Comments

Jeanne Freeman first picked up the violin as a child, but it wasn’t until later that she began playing Irish fiddle style. Her interest in...

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NOVA SCOTIA PAN FRIED TROUT

June 17, 2017 by editor No Comments

A little something special for all the great Dads out there - our recipe for Nova Scotia Pan Fried Trout! INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 4 trout fillets...

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ORLA FALLON

June 15, 2017 by editor No Comments

Orla Fallon’s latest recording, The Sweet By and By, was a true labour of love and loss. “I had three false starts with it,” shares...

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Branislav Milojković

June 14, 2017 by editor No Comments

For Serbian Branislav Milojković, Irish dancing began as an intense, solitary pursuit. “I remember that, at first, performing in public was completely out of the...

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Paul Byrom

June 13, 2017 by editor 2 Comments

Paul Byrom, Irish tenor and original member of Emerald Isle super-group Celtic Thunder, is currently touring the USA. In an exclusive interview with Celtic Life...

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CLADDAGH

June 12, 2017 by editor No Comments

Claddagh, a fishing village in the outskirts of Galway, was a thriving and vibrant community in the 19th century – but one that was very much...

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Orange Almond Scones

June 11, 2017 by editor No Comments

Orange Almond Scones are great anytime of the year, but taste even better with the coming of spring. INGREDIENTS ½ Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice...

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International Celtic Art Day

June 9, 2017 by editor No Comments

June 9 has been designated as International Celtic Art Day. The announcement comes from a group of contemporary Celtic artists, scholars, traders, and Celtic Art lovers...

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