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Renaud Olgiati

January 10, 2019 by editor No Comments

Renaud Olgiati insists that he is the finest piper in Paraguay. “That is because I am very likely the only piper in Paraguay,” laughs Renaud...

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Kevin Carr

January 9, 2019 by editor No Comments

40 years ago, with banjo and guitar in hand, Californian Kevin Carr wandered the land of his Irish ancestors for four months in search of...

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Lucie Auburtin

January 8, 2019 by editor No Comments

Born in Provence, in the south of France, Lucie Auburtin was exposed to dance at an early age; her mother ran an annual junior folk...

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Gillebrìde MacMillan

January 5, 2019 by editor No Comments

Singer, writer, actor, teacher...Gillebrìde MacMillan is at the forefront of the Gaelic Renaissance. Tell us about your heritage. I am from South Uist in the Outer...

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February 2019 Edition ~ Now on Sale!

January 4, 2019 by editor No Comments

Our February 2019 edition kick-starts the New Year with an in-depth look at travelling the Celtic nations, including our annual Celtic Travel Guide! As well,...

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The Ennis Sisters

January 2, 2019 by editor No Comments

The Ennis Sisters - Teresa, Karen and Maureen - were born into a “musical family” in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Dad was an excellent button accordion...

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Queimada!

December 30, 2018 by editor No Comments

There are many myths and mysteries surrounding the ritual of making queimada, the “fire drink” of Galicia, which is thought to have originated in ancient times...

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Sharing Saoirse Ronan

December 29, 2018 by editor No Comments

Eilis in "Brooklyn," Hanna in the action film of the same name, Abigail in "The Crucible" on Broadway, "Lady Bird" and this month "Mary Queen...

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Putting the Plug in the Jug

December 27, 2018 by editor 2 Comments

“My name is Gerald M. and I am an alcoholic.” Those were the very last words I thought that I would ever utter in my...

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The Spirit of Christmas

December 24, 2018 by editor No Comments

While the Holidays may mean different things to different people, many of us share common experiences - Christmas Carols, Santa Claus, the Nativity scene, or...

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A Classic Celtic Christmas

December 21, 2018 by editor No Comments

Winter came, and frost webbed the windowpanes and veiled the heather on Mount Leinster. I was helping Gran make the Christmas pudding when we heard...

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Bells of Bagenalstown

December 20, 2018 by editor No Comments

When I was a girl growing up in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, I loved the hustle and bustle of Christmas Eve and the frantic last minute...

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Scotland’s Nollaig Bheag

December 19, 2018 by editor No Comments

In Scotland, Christmas is known as Nollaig Bheag. Read more here; In Scotland, Christmas is known as Nollaig Bheag, which means "Little Christmas." The date...

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Northern Ireland’s Literary Legacy

December 15, 2018 by editor No Comments

Belfast author Anna Burns’ win in the U.K.’s Man Booker Prize for 2018 has highlighted Northern Ireland’s rich literary heritage. Here are 10 great experiences...

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Stunning Stonehenge

December 14, 2018 by editor No Comments

Times had changed in the forty years since my wife, Lori, and I had last viewed Stonehenge firsthand. Back then, a pilgrim could wander in...

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The Pipes of Christmas Celebrates 20 Years!

December 11, 2018 by editor No Comments

The Pipes of Christmas will celebrate its twentieth anniversary season with performances in New York and New Jersey this weekend. The holiday favorite opens on...

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Welsh Plum Pudding

December 9, 2018 by editor No Comments

As we approach the holidays, we are pleased to share a seasonal suggestion each Sunday. Here is a simple and scrumptious recipe for Welsh Plum...

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CELTIC GODS & GODDESSES

April 25, 2017 by CelticLife 11 Comments

Many Celtic gods and goddesses have become a part of modern Pagan practice. Here are some of the deities honored by the ancient Celtic peoples. Brighid, Hearth...

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The Celts of England

July 11, 2018 by editor 4 Comments

Since Roman times, millions of people have thought of themselves as "British", but this identity was only created with the Union of England, Wales and...

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Legend of Finn McCool

June 1, 2019 by CelticLife 1 Comment

The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers...

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Short Film, 30 Years of Celtic Life

April 27, 2017 by CelticLife 3 Comments

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Renaud Olgiati

January 10, 2019 by editor No Comments

Renaud Olgiati insists that he is the finest piper in Paraguay. “That is because I am very likely the only piper in Paraguay,” laughs Renaud...

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Rose Manor Inn

March 13, 2018 by editor 3 Comments

The quaint community of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is as charming as its name. There, the famed Rose Manor Inn welcomes visitors from around the world....

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The Celtiberians

November 17, 2018 by editor 7 Comments

Celts have always been associated with the northern European lands and of inhabiting Ireland, Scotland and Wales; but it is true that Celtic tribes did...

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Brief History of the Bagpipes

March 27, 2019 by CelticLife No Comments

Bagpipes are thought to have been first used in ancient Egypt. The bagpipe was the instrument of the Roman infantry while the trumpet was used...

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International Celtic Art Day

June 9, 2017 by editor No Comments

June 9 has been designated as International Celtic Art Day. The announcement comes from a group of contemporary Celtic artists, scholars, traders, and Celtic Art lovers...

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