Druids were an important part of ancient Scottish society, serving as spiritual leaders and advisors to kings and chieftains. Their knowledge of nature and the...
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...
Celtic mythology is awash with powerful women, and they remain quite an enigma. On the one hand, we have feisty Queens like Medb, fearsome Goddesses...
It has been almost two decades since Heather O’Neill released her debut novel, Lullabies for Little Criminals. The critically acclaimed book won both the 2007...
A retired civil servant turned Scottish Country dance instructor, Linda Harley personifies the rich cultural tradition of dance in Northern Ireland. After exploring different dance...
Acclaimed traditional Irish fiddler Robert Zielinski has made a name for himself blending the sounds of his heritage with the inspiration of Western Australia’s natural...
Noisy - and often nasty - Celtic-Punk remains the soundtrack of the Neo-Celtic movement. SAINT BUSHMILLS CHOIR - ‘S/T’ (2004) Attending the Anarchist Bookfair back...
I exited Edinburgh’s Waverley Railway Station to the sound of bagpipes emanating from a corner of Princes Street Gardens opposite. It is a prime busking...
From early days performing backyard skits to headlining sold-out tours, Bette MacDonald’s journey has been as inspiring as it has been entertaining. “Comedy has been...
Equally renowned for both his charming demeanor and his culinary expertise, Irish chef and media personality Donal Skehan has carved-out a unique and distinctive place...
Havana, the most fascinating city in the Caribbean, has long drawn artists, architecture aficionados and history buffs. Cuba and Ireland are forever connected with a...
The Irish Rovers, a name synonymous with the robust tapestry of Canadian and Celtic music, celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2023 - a milestone that...
