Céad Míle Fáilte,

It is Todd once again with a new issue of the Irish & Celtic Music Magazine. In today’s issue we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We also highlight new episodes of Celtic Myths & Legends Podcast & Celtic Songlines. Also included today is information on a new album by Wolf Loescher. The other articles include one about three Irish brothers raising money for charity, Sam Heughan revealing his favorite Scottish tourist destination, and Wales hosting the Euro Games in 2028. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next week, slàinte mhath!

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #630: Ashley Davis Band

• The BorderCollies, The Kelly Girls, Matt McGinn. Seldom Sober, Poitín, Ashley Davis, Ashley Davis Band, Dave Curley, The Crossjacks, Daniele Scardovi, Poitin Band, Xavier Boderiou, The Tannahill Weavers
• A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bill Mandeville, Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Karen, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Bob Harford, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Annie Lorkowski

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IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST

• Every week, Patrons of the Podcast vote in the Celtic Top 20. Those votes are tabulated two weeks later. The most-popular songs are added to these playlists.
• You can vote for your favorite by following the link in this week's show.

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CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20

• Every year, I publish the Celtic Top 20. This is your pick of the best, most-popular songs of the year. But to make the show great, I need you to vote for your favorite songs in each episode.
• Just list each of the bands performing those favorite songs to quickly and easily cast your vote.

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THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST

The bands you listen to each week rely on your generosity and financial support. Just like this podcast. Your patronage allows us to create a free show for thousands of people week. It only costs you as little as one dollar per episode on Patreon. Join on Patreon now.

WOLF LOESCHER RELEASES THIRD SOLO ALBUM IMMIGRANT SONGS

• That’s right one of our favorite artists just released a new album.
• Colorado-based singer/storyteller Wolf Loescher today releases his third solo album Immigrant Songs, featuring songs about the American immigrant experience on Off Hand Productions. The album is a collection of songs exploring the stories of those who have moved to America from Ireland, Scotland, Europe, South America, and Central America seeking opportunity and a better life. The album is available on Bandcamp and for streaming and download on all major platforms.

Pick the album up in Bandcamp or all major platforms.

CELTIC MYTHS AND LEGENDS PODCAST: THE TYLWYTH TEG: WELSH FAIRIES

• In this episode I introduce the Tylwyth Teg, the fairies of Welsh mythology. We may cover them more deeply in future episodes, but enjoy a story and example for each!
  • Gwyllion, mountain fairies
  • Gwragedd Annwn, water maidens
  • Ellyllon, elves
  • Coblynau, mine pixies
  • Bwbachod, hobgoblins
  • People of the Otherworld (Annwn)

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TRIO OF IRISH BROTHERS RAISE £2K IN CHARITY CASH BY COMPLETING WELSH TREK

• A TRIO of Irish brothers have raised £2,000 in charity cash by completing an 11-mile trek in the Welsh countryside.
• Every year the siblings, Rob Lynch, Darren Lynch, and Merrill Lynch, embark on an adventure that tests their physical and mental limits, to honour the memory of their late mother, Celia Lynch.

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CELTIC SONGLINES: 10/3/2023

• Celtic Songlines, celtic music, Irish music, Scottish music, England
• This week on Celtic Songlines, a Fire in the Kitchen with the Chieftains and Canada's Natalie MacMaster and Dave MacIsaac, more jigs to dance to with Tommy Martin & Patsy O' Brien, a few tunes from the bands Téada and Kefuffle, pagan folk from Faun, always a treat to include songs from Dougie MacLean and Kate Rusby. We wrap it up with fine music from Clannad and Cúig.

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OUTLANDER STAR SAM HEUGHAN REVEALS FAVOURITE SCOTTISH TOURIST ATTRACTION

• The popular actor, who plays Highland warrior Jamie Fraser in the hit time-travel TV series, travelled the length and breadth of the country for his Men in Kilts programme.
• Perhaps surprisingly, however, Heughan’s favourite spot wasn’t one of Scotland’s famous lochs, castles or glens, but instead a visitor attraction in the heart of Edinburgh.

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WALES TO HOST EURO 2028 GAMES THAT WILL SEE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM CHANGE ITS NAME

• Wales is set to host Euro 2028 with England, Ireland and Scotland. It is understood the European Championships will be held on home soil after Turkey, the only other candidate, pulled out of the bidding process. Turkey are set to host the 2032 tournament instead, according to The Daily Mail.

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Slainte!

Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

October 5, 2023

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