It’s with great excitement and nervousness that I announce the Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond. We are heading back to Scotland on June 4-11, 2022. We are staying 20 minutes from the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond at the Castle Invergare in Helensburgh, Scotland. There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Covid […]
Tag Archives: Celtic Invasion Vacations
Being Part of the Music
I feel I missed something important about my music these past ten years or so. Listeners don’t just want to listen. They want to be a part of the music. After eating dinner tonight, a large group of Invaders visited an Irish session at O’Connor’s Courthouse Pub in Dingle. I was a bit late. I […]
10 Years of Celtic Invasions
Hard to believe. It was ten years ago when I started my Celtic Invasion Vacations. We made at trip to San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy in May 2009. In September, I hosted a second trip. That time to Dingle, Ireland where I am heading back right now. I love traveling. I fully believe that quote […]
Celtfather #244: Best and Worst of the Isle of Skye
The 2018 Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye is over. We had an amazing vacation. Every year, I ask my invaders for feedback. This year, I decided to do it a little different. I wanted to help you figure out what were some of the best things to see when you come visit. So I’m […]
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CIV 2017: Arrived in Paris
The 2017 Celtic Invasion of Brittany begins. I reserve the first day of all my trips to recoup from jet lag. I flew in on Friday…to Paris. I never been. So I was excited. Almost as excited as the price on my airplane ticket ($950). The flight over was easy. I napped on the first […]
Pub Songs #47: Running Out the Door to Dingle, Ireland
Podcasting. It’s what I do. And since I couldn’t produce an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the week. I thought I’d put out a wee Pub Songs Podcast right before I fly off to Dingle, Ireland for my second Celtic Invasion Vacation. A break is coming soon. I hope to work out what’s next […]
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Pub Songs #45: Celtic Invasion Vacation in Italy Review, 1st Solo Tour, Preview Happy Songs of Death
I know I had a couple month hiatus, but I had to share with you my about my recent successes like my first Celtic Invasion Vacation, my first solo tour that starts this week, and there are a lot of interesting notes about my next CD, Happy Songs of Death. You’ll get to hear a […]
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What Is Dulse? Patrick Maloney Answers in Slieve League Interview
In 2015, I took a small group of 8 people on a Celtic Invasion of County Donegal. One of the highlights was Slieve League. These are the highest ocean cliffs in Ireland, 3 times higher than the more famous Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs were stunning, but was just as fascinating was Patrick Maloney, a […]
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Introduction to the Music of The Celtfather
This is Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. I thought it might be nice to have an episode of the podcast that lets you know about many of the things I do online. I don’t think this will be a comprehensive list. But it should give you a great starting point […]
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Cornwall Festivals and Musicians
I asked Melinda to compile a list of Cornwall Festivals and musicians for this year’s Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. Here’s what she pulled together. Festivals and Events Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival June 17 – 19 – Falmouth Cornwall 3 Wishes Faery Festival June 17 – 19 – Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park Hawker […]
