Céad Míle Fáilte
Todd here once again for weekly spattering of Celtic news. In this issue we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The other podcasts featured are Mostly Folk & Erin’s Isle. There is also a new list of recent music releases. The articles highlighted are about two new stage productions of James Joyce works, public housing in the Isle of Man, and the Gaiety Theatre. The festival we cast a spotlight on this week is the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival taking place July 18 – 20, 2025 at Look Park in Northampton, MA. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, slàinte mhath!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #718: IRISH REBELLION IN WEXFORD
- Maggie’s Wake, Marc Gunn, The Almost Irish Band, Avourneen, Téada, The Ciderhouse Rebellion, David Pedrick, Kennedy's Kitchen, Pipedance, Robert Zielinski, Sheridan Rúitín, River Drivers, Emerald Rose, The Bloody Irish Boys, Kilmaine Saints, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones
- A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Jan Fead, Dave D, Annette Macher, Lan Kelly, Cadence Watson
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2024 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.
WHAT'S NEW WITH CELTIC MUSIC
& CULTURE ONLINE?
THE LAST STAND OF VINEGAR HILL LIVESTREAM
- The Ballad Engine doesn’t need your sword.
It needs your voice. - On Thursday, July 24, join us live from the borderlands of Irish history and science fiction fantasy.
- This is Quest & Chorus LIVE: The Last Stand of Vinegar Hill.
- You’ll hear rebel songs from 1798.
Folk anthems born in the Firefly ‘Verse.
And the true story of a bard who sang across time - This isn’t just a concert.
It’s an activation.
NEW CDS
- Natural Elements Duets Live at the Music Room – by Hayley Ryerson
- Now the summer is over – by Caracana
- The banks of the Fowey – by Caracana
- for the love of it… – by Caracana
- Wheels of Time – by February Sky
- Sweet Songs Laboratory – Double Album – by Adam Sweet
- Ain't No Sangin' – by February Sky
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
ERIN’S ISLE: CORK’S ENGLISH MARKET
- The English Market in Cork is a beautiful rendition of the markets you can find in the UK. And although it originated at a time when England ruled over Ireland, it is still celebrated as a belief in tradition.
- Originally opened in the 18th century, the building i s a two-story market with an arched ceiling and it is packed with more than 50 vendors. It started as a meat market but has grown into a full market with a focus on freshness, locally grown, organic products and eco-friendly companies.
JOYCE’S DUBLIN COMES ALIVE ON STAGE IN VOLTA THEATRE’S NEW PRODUCTION
- THE Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith will host the UK premiere of two compelling stage adaptations from James Joyce’s short story collection Dubliners this weekend.
- Counterparts and A Little Cloud will run at the west London venue today, Friday, July 11 and tomorrow Saturday, July 12.
- Presented by Volta Theatre Company, the double bill offers an intimate, affecting portrait of early 20th-century Dublin, with live period music enriching the atmosphere.
MOSTLY FOLK EPISODE 736
- Robby Hecht, Leonard Cohen, Lil Rev, Eric Erickson,
Eli West, Aliza Hava, Simon Scardanelli, Peter Campbell, Judy Kass, Mike Ward: Psychosongs, Peter Salett, Emma's Revolution, Eli West, Mike Ward
TEN PEOPLE GRANTED EXEMPTIONS TO BE FAST-TRACKED INTO PUBLIC HOUSING
- Policy requires a ten-year residency for eligibility
- Clarification on the granting of public sector housing eligibility waivers has been provided in response to a written Tynwald question from Speaker of the House of Keys, Member for Rushen, Juan Watterson.
‘WE'RE VERY LUCKY’: THEATRE CHAMPION URGES ISLAND TO CHERISH GAIETY AS IT TURNS 125
- Today marks a milestone for one of the Isle of Man’s most treasured cultural gems – the Gaiety Theatre, which celebrates its 125th anniversary.
- The much-loved venue on Douglas Promenade first opened its doors on July 16, 1900, with a performance of The Telephone Girl, a West End comedy starring Miss Ada Blanche.
GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
- Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is the only Scottish Festival in Massachusetts, and the second largest one in New England. We are proud to have been bringing world class Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years.Our 2025 festival promises to be extra special not only are we bringing incredible Pipe Bands, Athletes, Entertainment, Food, and more to Northampton. We have a few surprises up our sleeves for all of our attendees. You won't want to miss it!
- Some of the entertainment you will see consists of Albannach, The Devil’s Brigade, & Waking Finnegan
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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
July 17, 2025
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