Céad Míle Fáilte
Todd here once again. In this issue we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The other showcased podcasts are Three Castles Burning & Copperplate Time. We have included a short list of ne albums. The articles we highlight are about Sarah Bolger, a statue of King Orry, and appealing to save Castilly Henge. The featured festival is the Iowa Irish Fest taking place August 1 – 3 in downtown Waterloo, IA. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, Sláinte mhaith!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #720: SAILING ACROSS THE OCEAN
- Lussa, Tulua, Chloe Matharu, Andrew Finn Magill, Doolin', Marc Gunn Fir Arda, The Irish Lassies, Natalie Padilla, Jaywalkers, Brynmor, Wooden Legs, Celtica Pipes Rock, Moher – BZH
- A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Kim Rasmussen, AndyF, Randall 5th Alexander, emmy, Joseph F Dumont, Kevin McGuffin
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?
NEW CDS
- Dreaming in the Glen – by Crystal Thomas
- Tenalach – by Pangur Bán
- The Racing Sky – High-Speed Irish Reels – by The Celtic Journey
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
THREE CASTLES BURNING: TIPPERARY SO FAR AWAY: REMEMBERING SEÁN TREACY ON TALBOT STREET
- Niamh Hassett and Sean Nugent join me in this special edition of the podcast, exploring a wonderful Tipperary tradition on Dublin’s Talbot Street. When the Premier County reach an All Ireland Final, hundreds gather to remember Seán Treacy on the morning of the game. What began this tradition, and why is it growing in popularity?
SARAH BOLGER TO STAR IN IRISH-AMERICAN CRIME SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF NARCOS – Ireland
- IRISH actress Sarah Bolger is to star in a new Irish-American crime series from Narcos creator Chris Brancato.
- The Westies is described as a gritty and kinetic crime drama that centres on New York City's infamously violent Irish gang of the same name.
- According to Variety, 34-year-old Bolger will star as IRA operative Bridget Walsh.
- She will link up with Oscar winner JK Simmons, who will lead the cast as crime boss Eamonn Sweeney.
COPPERPLATE TIME 511
- Bothy Band, Úrua, Angelina Carberry & Dan Brouder, Des O'Halloran & Sharon Shannon, Laoise Kelly, Catherine McEvoy, Jason Rouse, Elaine Reilly, Mick Mulvey & Shane Meehan, Eleanor Shanley/Garadice, Sorcha Costello, Gatehouse, Joe Heaney, Oisin MacDiarmada/ Daithi Gormley/Samantha Harvey, Aine & Francis O'Connor, Paddy Cronin, Melvin Barrett, Dave Sheridan, Johnny Óg Connolly & Brian McGrath, Danu, Bothy Band
STATUE OF KING ORRY APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMITTEE – ISLE OF MAN
- It was recommended for refusal due to an archaeological survey not being carried out
- A plan to have an illuminated statue of King Orry in St John’s has been granted planning approval.
- It was recommended for refusal by the planning officer on the basis that Tynwald is ‘about the collective’ and that ‘prioritising’ a statue of one figure ‘deviates’ from that.
CHARITY APPEAL TO SAVE PREHISTORIC RITUAL SITE – Cornwall
- Cornwall Heritage Trust has launched a fundraising appeal to rescue and secure the future of a “unique prehistoric ritual site”.
- The charity said it hoped to raise £50,000 towards the acquisition of Castilly Henge, just off the A30 near Bodmin.
- Castilly Henge is a substantial oval earthwork, with an external bank and internal ditch, which the trust said would have formed an amphitheatre-like settings for gatherings and ritual activities.
Iowa Irish Fest
- Iowa Irish Fest is dedicated to celebrating Irish culture in Iowa and takes place in the Lincoln Park area of downtown Waterloo.
- The festival began in 2006 and has since grown into the biggest Irish celebration in Iowa. The Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association, founder of the Iowa Irish Fest, is an organization intended to foster and develop Irish fellowship and outreach into the community with Irish cultural events and programs. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook to stay up to date with all things Iowa Irish Fest!
- Some of the entertainer’s you will see are Skerryvore, Doolin, The Elders, Seo Linn, The Byrne Brothers, Colm & Laura Keegan, Aoife Scott, & many others!!!
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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
July 31, 2025
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