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Maura Foley

August 8, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

For Irish chef Maura Foley, a good meal comes from the quality of its ingredients. “Fresh seasonal produce is vital,” she explains via email. “You...

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Joy of Jura

August 7, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

By the 1960s, Scotland’s wild and remote west coast island of Jura was in a desperate state, as the islet’s population had fallen from over...

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History of the Cornish Language

August 6, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Once thought endangered, the Cornish Language has been enjoying a revival in recent years. Celtic Roots Cornish is one of six Celtic languages, the others...

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Scotland’s National Trail

August 5, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

The Scottish National Trail is an 864-kilometre-long walking route running the length of Scotland from Kirk Yetholm to Cape Wrath. Co-founder Cameron McNeish tells us more. ...

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The Most Beautiful Places in Wales

August 4, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Wales is a stunning country, home to sweeping valleys, sandy bays, Gothic castles and national parks. Abereiddy and the Blue Lagoon Abereiddy is a picturesque...

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Nova Scotia!

August 3, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Rich history…beautiful coastlines dotted with colourful fishing villages and fabulous inns…tremendous food and culture ~ Nova Scotia has it all! TAKE A DRIVE Cape Breton...

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Scots Highland Dance

August 1, 2020 by CelticLife 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...

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Roots of Celtic Art

July 31, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Celtic art contains fundamental elements of a system, complex but consistent, which express an understanding of a universal order. We see a lot of crosses...

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Hector of Pictou

July 30, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Down on the shores of Pictou Harbour in Nova Scotia ship builders have painstakingly reconstructed the 18th century ship Hector. In 1773 the old Dutch...

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The Gaels of Ireland

July 29, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

The Gaels of Ireland emerged in the prehistoric era and their lives and culture lasted until the early 17th century. During this period Ireland was...

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Llywelyn the Great

July 28, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Llywelyn was one of Wales' greatest rulers, he shrewdly combined the judicious use of force with well honed diplomatic skills. As a result, he was...

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Surfing in Ireland

July 27, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

A mecca for both professionals and beginners in search of an adrenalin rush, the country’s breathtaking coastline has helped grow some of the most passionate...

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Distilleries of Islay

July 25, 2020 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 Design

July 24, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

The ancient Celts believed in the eternal spiritual life and the relationship with the divine and with nature. The most important things in life came...

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6 Essential Northern Ireland Experiences

July 23, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments

Be it culture, landscapes, legends, food and drink, vibrant cities, a stunning coastline and much more, you will encounter giant-spirited experiences everywhere you go in...

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