In just over four weeks, the Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond begins. I spent the last two weeks putting the final touches on our plans. It's looking like a fun trip.
Now that those details are done, I'm trying to setup some podcast goals. With any luck, I'll have some great Celtic Stories to share later this summer. I might even have some bonus podcasts to share exclusively with my Patrons of the Podcast. I can't wait to share what I find.
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.
Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, or 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.
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.
CELTIC SOURCE: THE SOVEREIGNTY GODDESS TRANSFORMED
- In some variations of the myth, the way the sovereignty goddess engages with the king causes her to transform. What does this tell us about their relationship?
SKELLIG MICHAEL REOPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 SEASON
- THE OFFICE of Public Works (OPW) has announced that Skellig Michael/Sceilg Mhichíl, one of Ireland's most popular natural tourist attractions, will reopen to visitors on Saturday 14 May for the 2022 season.
COPPERPLATE TIME 396
- Bothy Band, Sean O’Riada & Ceoltóiri Chualann % Seán ÓSéa, Teadam, Matt Molloy & Sean Keane, Mary & Anne Conroy-Burke//Eileen O’Brien & Deirdre McSherry, Mairtin Byrnes, Tommy Guihen, Sean MacDonnchadh, Seamus Ennis, Bobby Casey, Mary McPartlan, Liam O’Flynn, Hughie Gillespie & Frank Kelly, Paddy O’Brien & Seamus Connolly, Brian O’Rourke, Ciara O’Sullivan, Michael Coleman, Jimmy Keane & Liz Carroll, Caoimhin O’Fearghaill & Paddy Tutty, Joe Burke, Bothy Band
A SNEAKY PEAK: WALES GAINS A MOUNTAIN BECAUSE OF QUARRYING
- A hillwalker, surveyor and map-maker has pinpointed what he believes is a new mountain in north Wales that has been created by quarrying.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #557: FOLK YEAH!
- Poitin Band, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Preab Meadar, Plaid Menagerie, Liesel Wilson, Telenn Tri, Karen Matheson, The Fretless, Three Weird Sisters, Gaelynn Lea, Colleen Raney, Willowgreen, Jeremy Spencer, Jesse Ferguson, The Jeremiahs, Joe Travers/Adam Alexander
- A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Danna H and Samuel S
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!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
May 12, 2022
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