November 2019 – Celtic Life International

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St. Andrew

November 30, 2019 by CelticLife 1 Comment

Not much is known about the life of St Andrew or exactly how he came to be patron saint of Scotland but he was believed...

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The Delight of Dublin

November 29, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

For travelers, Dublin is both manageable and comfortable. With an immediate population of just over 500,000, and a pace that is of equal measure, it...

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Traditional Thanksgiving Roast Turkey

November 28, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

As our American friends and family celebrate Thanksgiving today, there is much to be grateful for. Here is a simple and scrumptious Roast Turkey recipe...

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Wonder of Wales

November 27, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The smallest of mainland Britain's component countries, Wales offers many wonderful reasons to visit. The south includes Cardiff, a superb base from which to begin...

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The Community of Y Wladfa

November 26, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Y Wladfa is a Welsh settlement in Argentina, which began in 1865 and occurred mainly along the coast of Patagonia. In the 19th and early 20th century the Argentine...

Reading time: 8 min

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bretagne

November 25, 2019 by CelticLife 1 Comment

Situated on the plush northwest coast of France, the Celtic Nation of Bretagne should be on everyone's bucket list. Here are our Top Ten Reason to...

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Classic Dublin Coddle

November 24, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Dublin Coddle, a warm meal of sausages and potatoes, dates back to the 1700s, and is traditionally thought of as a city dish eaten in...

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Distilleries of Islay

November 23, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The history of whisky making on Islay is believed to have been started by Celtic monks traveling from Ireland. They stopped off on their way through...

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Celtic Holy Wells

November 22, 2019 by CelticLife 1 Comment

Holy wells can be found all over Ireland - and evoked in our minds, as well. As children, we would pick the daisies and buttercups,...

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Ireland’s Islands

November 21, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Ireland’s many islands remain as popular as ever. The unspoiled, beautiful islands are dotted around the country’s coast from Mizen Hean in the south to...

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Myths of the Scottish Isles

November 20, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

From rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women, Scotland’s islands are still alive today with tales of their supernatural pasts. LEWIS...

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Celtic Health

November 18, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Good health and a happy life are determined by the balance of the four quadrants of life – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. The spiritual...

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CUISINE

Galway Bay Chowder

November 17, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Ireland’s west coast is world-renowned for its scrumptious seafood. Ingredients 4 oz bacon, diced 2 medium leeks, sliced in ½ inch rounds 4 large celery...

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The Best of Galway

November 16, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

A city streaked with canals on the Corrib River, Galway is affectionately called the “City of the Tribes.” That name recalls the 14 families that...

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The Claddagh Ring

November 15, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

The famous Claddagh Ring is much more than a beautiful piece of jewelry. Many Celtic traditions have a story to tell. In the case of...

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Galway in the Rain

November 14, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Someone who undoubtedly had mixed a pint of stout with a shot of Crème de menthe once suggested that Galway is the Paris of Ireland....

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Liam O’Shiel

November 13, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Irish-American author Liam O’Shiel explores history and heritage in his Latter-Day Celts book series. What is your ethnicity/heritage? My father Leo was descended from Irish...

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