October 2017 – Celtic Life International

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IRISH PUMPKIN PIE

October 29, 2017 by editor No Comments

Pumpkin pie is made in the same way as a baked cheesecake or a custard tart and is flavored with cinnamon, cloves and ginger. If...

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Self-Catering in Scotland

October 28, 2017 by editor No Comments

It is fair to say that over a lifetime of more decades than I would care to mention I have travelled Scotland extensively. I have...

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WM Cadenhead

October 27, 2017 by editor No Comments

As strange as it may sound, it is only in the last three to five decades that most distilleries have seen fit to bottle their...

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Tereza Bernardová

October 26, 2017 by editor No Comments

Prague-based Tereza Bernardova is a passionate advocate of Irish dance, both as a performer and through her school, inSpiral Dance Company. Through inSpiral, Bernardová, 32,...

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Mhairi Calvey in Motion

October 25, 2017 by editor No Comments

It has been over two decades since Mhairi Calvey made her cinematic debut as the beloved young Murron in the six-time Oscar winning film, Braveheart....

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Belleek Pottery

October 24, 2017 by editor No Comments

Facing hard times and unemployment, the village of Belleek in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, was at its lowest point in the mid-1800s when John Caldwell...

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The Asturian Celtic League

October 23, 2017 by editor 5 Comments

A growing movement aims to have Asturias acknowledged as a Celtic nation. Fernán Morán, President of the Asturian Celtic League, believes that Asturian Celtic culture...

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CUISINE

Classic Scottish Fruit Bread

October 22, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

A family favourite for generations, Scottish Fruit Bread is simple to prepare and simply scrumptious as a snack or dessert. Ingredients 8 oz (250g) Self-Raising...

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Sarasota Celtic Music Festival

October 20, 2017 by editor No Comments

Celts of all ages and backgrounds will go south this weekend for the Sarasota Celtic Music Festival. Recently we spoke with the event’s co-organizer Michael...

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TITANICDANCE

October 19, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

Former Lord of the Dance star and choreographer Raymond Sweeney always knew that dancing would be a major part of his life. “I attended my...

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JACK HEINS

October 18, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

After 40 years of piping, Jack Heins is convinced that his music has been a gift from God. “I truly believe that I was given...

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SOUTHIE

October 17, 2017 by editor No Comments

James "Whitey" Bulger embarked upon a life of crime at the age of 14 and had become a prominent figure in Boston's organized crime scene...

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ODD SCOTTISH LAWS

October 16, 2017 by editor No Comments

Scottish law is something of a hybrid system, combining parts of civil law and common law, and can be traced back to a number of...

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Whisky Tiger Prawns

October 15, 2017 by editor No Comments

This is best served as a starter. Sucking the sweet sauce off the juicy crustaceans is an experience to be savoured, never hurried. Shelled and...

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Shauna Burns

October 12, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

Blending ethereal vocals and sweeping piano, Celtic singer-songwriter Shauna Burns has been entertaining audiences for years. Recently, Celtic Life International spoke with her about her...

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Scottish Highland Dancing

October 3, 2017 by editor No Comments

Highland Dancing is a celebration of the Scottish spirit; a spectacular combination of strength, agility, movement, music, and costume. Unlike other dance mediums, Highland dances...

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