September 2019 – Celtic Life International

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The Best of Northern Ireland

September 30, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

From discovering the drama of the Giant’s Causeway, along the stunning Causeway Coastal Route to discovering the legend of the RMS Titanic in her birthplace of Belfastand climbing the highest peaks...

Reading time: 3 min

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Classic Galician Stew

September 29, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

While the Celtic nation of Galicia in northwest Spain is renowned for its scrumptious seafood, a hearty pork and vegetable stew will surely whet your...

Reading time: 1 min

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Irish Celts

September 28, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The Celts were well established in Ireland a century before Christ, and they dominated the island for nearly a thousand years, resisting challenges and absorbing...

Reading time: 6 min

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10 Great Scottish Pubs

September 27, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The Clachaig Inn Nestling in the very heart of Glencoe, the Clachaig Inn is almost as famous as the hills that surround it. A haven...

Reading time: 5 min

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The Scottish Kilt

September 26, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Scottish kilts are known as “The National Dress of Scotland” and are a highly recognized form of dress throughout the world. Kilts have deep cultural...

Reading time: 4 min

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The Power of Piseogs

September 25, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

A group of friends are sitting around a table when one of them scratches his nose. “Ah, me nose is itchy,” he says, scratching away....

Reading time: 3 min

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Celtic Knots

September 24, 2019 by CelticLife 1 Comment

Knotwork first appeared in Ireland, Scotland and northern England in the early 7th century, when Irish missionaries were evangelizing in Northumberland. The missionaries' main base...

Reading time: 4 min

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Top 20 Celt-Punk Albums of All Time!

September 23, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

20: SAINT BUSHMILLS CHOIR - ‘S/T’ (2004) Attending the Anarchist Bookfair back in 2004 an old mate Booksie sez get yourself to the Active stall...

Reading time: 16 min

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Roast Lamb of Eire

September 22, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

What could be better on a cool autumn day than a hearty Irish Roast Lamb? Ingredients 1 leg of lamb, boned and rolled A few...

Reading time: 1 min

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The Haggis

September 21, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The haggis is frequently assumed to be Scottish in origin, however there is evidence to suggest otherwise. There are many recipes, most of which have...

Reading time: 7 min

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Top Ten Rugby Players of All Time!

September 20, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The game Rugby Union or simply Rugby is recognized as one of the main sports on planet earth because of its amazing popularity and huge...

Reading time: 7 min

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Finding King Arthur

September 19, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

In the popular imagination, King Arthur is often associated with medieval knights in shining armour, but archaeologists agree that the story is much older. It’s...

Reading time: 6 min

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The Celtic Connection

September 18, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Each week, Celtic Life International invites readers to go behind the scenes and meet those who make our magazine possible. This week we talk shop...

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A Brief History of the Isle of Man

September 17, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

It is estimated that the Isle of Man has been around since about 8000 BC. Rising water levels cut the island off from surrounding islands...

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Great Cornish Castles

September 16, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Cornwall is home to some truly dramatic scenery and a remarkable number of historic fortifications, many of which are wreathed in legend. St Michael’s Mount...

Reading time: 3 min

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A Brief History of the Celtic Fiddle

September 14, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Although the fiddle was established in Irish traditional music before the Uilleann Pipes, the references to its predecessors do not date back as far as...

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Celtic History Primer

September 13, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The lands occupied by Celtic peoples, whose existence can be traced over more than 25 centuries, were vast. Celts occupied land in modern day Eastern...

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