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The Celts of Northern Ireland

March 28, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
The Celts that settled in what we know as Northern Ireland today, were the Ulaid (Old Irish) or the Ulaidh (Modern Irish). They were a people of early...
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The Celts & Christianity

March 27, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
The word “Celt” is believed to come from the Greek word “Keltoi”, meaning “secret people”, and has been used to denote various tribes from central...
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The Celts & Religion

March 26, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
While there is little recorded about Celtic religion, there are some things we do know about our ancestors’ beliefs and rituals. The Celts were polytheistic...
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Disney Goes Gaelic

March 25, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
When Disney and Pixar launched the computer-animated film Brave in June 2012, the film was praised for its strong flame-haired heroine and its lush landscapes...
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Whisky Galore!

March 24, 2020 by CelticLife 1 Comment
One of Scotland's all-time favourite films, Whisky Galore is based upon a true story: the unauthorised salvage of over 20,000 cases of whisky from a...
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A Message of Hope

March 23, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
To our Celtic Community... The whole world is going through unprecedented times. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Celtic Life International has taken measures...
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The Spirits of Eire

March 21, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
The Irish whiskey industry is experiencing a revival. In the 1700s, there were thousands of stills operating in Ireland. At the turn of the 20th century,...
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The Scottish Surname

March 20, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
Does a particular Scottish surname mean that your ancestors were members of a particular Scottish clan? Remember that the Scottish 'clan system' was largely breaking...
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La Jument

March 19, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
La Jument lies about 300m off the coast of the isle of Ushant, which is also known as Ouessant in French and Enez Eusa in the Breton language. Poster...
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Cobh

March 18, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
The second largest natural harbour in the world, close to Cork City, the port of Cobh was a naval base, a port of call for...
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Who Was St. Patrick?

March 17, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day celebrations. But who was this man? And why we do we honour him annually...
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Donal Skehan’s Top 10 Irish Meals

March 16, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
Donal Skehan is a food writer, food photographer and television presenter living in Dublin, Ireland. Inspired by a family of passionate food lovers who have worked...
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Galway 2020

March 14, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
When Galway was named European Capital of Culture 2020 four years ago it was a no-brainer. The city, and the entire county, has long been...
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To Leicestershire With Love

March 13, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
My quest for connecting with as much of my personal past as possible had my wife Linda and I - and our West Highland Terrier,...
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Irish Whiskey 360

March 12, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
Now a world leader in whiskey experiences, the quality and quantity of distillery tours on the island of Ireland is simply outstanding. With Irish whiskey having...
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Robert the Bruce

March 11, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, was descended from a Norman knight, Robert de Bruce, who came to England with William the Conqueror. His grandfather had...
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Thomas D’Arcy McGee

March 10, 2020 by CelticLife No Comments
On April 7, 1868, after participating in a late-running session in the Canadian House of Commons, the most eloquent democrat ever to emerge from the...
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