Céad Míle Fáilte
Todd here once again. In this issue we have new episodes of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast & Quest & Chorus. The other podcasts we showcase are Traveling in Ireland & Celt in a Twist. We also have a list of new albums. The highlighted articles include ones about Andy Nolon’s new book, a Manxman and Billy the Kid, & cozy Cornwall holiday spot. We also feature info about Alanta Irishfest again. The other featured Celtic festival is the Wisconsin Highland Games taking place t August 29 – August 31 taking place at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, WI. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, Sláinte mhaith!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #724: WHISKEY, SLIDES & STANDING STONES
- Andrew Finn Magill, On the Lash, The Sternwheelers, DRD, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, SeeD, Dublin Gulch, McFloosey, Téada, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Mànran, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Coastland Fair, Phoenyx
- A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Manny, Virginia Lamprecht, Michael McInerney
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.
Listen on Youtube
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?
IRISHFEST ATLANTA
- Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7-9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night.
- Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn.
- There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing.
- Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend!
Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com
QUEST & CHORUS #1: DON’T BLINK AT KILMARTIN (SPECIAL FEATURE OF FOLK SONGS & STORIES)
- Quest & Chorus is a six-part series where I share songs, stories, and places along with a game to make the adventure even more fun. This is the first episode in your quest.
- A reminder to be present with those who you love, while we travel through time to Kilmartin Glen in Scotland.
- This is Quest & Chorus #305
NEW CDS
- Ardentes Harmonies – by Umbras Nemesis
- Melodien der Erde – by Lichta
- Underwater Cairngorms – by Mhairi Hall
- Visitors – by Mushroom Divine
- Between Worlds ; Celtic Echoes – by Jimmy Cullen
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
TRAVELING IN IRELAND : IF WALLS COULD TALK: THE STORY OF A THATCHED COTTAGE IN CORK
- Step back into Irish history with modern comfort.
- If your ancestors emigrated from Ireland, you’ve probably wondered about the life they left behind. And if you’re planning your own trip, maybe you’ve dreamed of staying in a traditional thatched cottage.
- In Mitchelstown, County Cork, one family’s home tells a story that’s been unfolding for more than 250 years.
FORMER BIBLECODE SUNDAYS MAN ANDY NOLAN ON HIS TRUE CRIME BOOK GREEN BLOODS ABOUT THE LONDON IRISH CRIMINAL UNDERWORLD
- “PEOPLE have become very successful in this country but some of them have done it by methods that most people might deem unscrupulous,” says Andy Nolan. “It would be frowned upon in most Irish Catholic circles what these mostly Irish Catholic people did.”
- Nolan is talking about some of the people featured in his forthcoming true crime book, Green Bloods. It tells the stories of Irish figures in the London criminal underworld — men and women who often stayed in the shadows, pulling the strings, while others preferred to steal the limelight instead. The book is being launched in October on a night of celebration featuring live music, a book signing and a Q&A with people featured in the book. However, the convivial nature of the event is at odds with the subject matter, which looks at the impact and influence of Irish people on crime in London across centuries.
To read more, go here!
CELT IN A TWIST – AUGUST 24, 2025
- Not just a great mix of Celtivity, it's our Top Ten from our latest monthly chart! Join Patricia Fraser as she counts down the cream of the crop. Subscribe to our weekly e-blast and get our charts, playlists, album covers of the week and much more, straight to your inbox at worldbeatinternational.com, home to Celt In A Twist!
HOW A MANXMAN NEARLY FELL FOUL OF OUTLAW BILLY THE KID
- A fascinating story has been uncovered linking two Manxman to famous outlaw Billy the Kid.
- Manx National Heritage (MNH) has unearthed incredible tales relating to the exploits of two Manx brothers from the manuscript collection at the Manx Museum.
To read more, go here!
STUNNING CORNWALL SEASIDE TOWN OVERLOOKED FOR HEAVING HOLIDAY HOTSPOT
- A lesser-visited seaside gem has plenty to offer, but it's often overshadowed by its more popular neighbouring town, which tends to draw the crowds.
- Yet this serene and stunning corner of Cornwall boasts a beach that stretches for about three miles – one of the reasons you can always find a spot on the sand for you and your family.
To read more, go here!
WISCONSIN HIGHLAND GAMES
- The Highland Games and our other events provide a forum for traditional artisans and athletes, professional and amateur alike, to inform, educate, entertain and compete. These activities help to create an environment where their arts and abilities may be appreciated by a great number of people.
- The fun and friendship doesn't stop with the Highland Games! During the year you will find us participating in various community events. Some of these include the St. Patrick's Day parade, Candy Cane Lane, Cancer Walks, Hockey Games, and Brewer Games. Also, we have our membership meetings, pub crawls, and our annual Holiday Party which offers another chance to socialize. Become a member today!
- Entertainment acts you will see are Dublin O'Shea, The Stirling Latelys, Old Goat Skiffle Band, Radiation, and more!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHILE LISTENING?
You can send a comment or a picture of what you're doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation or anywhere around the globe.
Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
August 28, 2025
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