Céad Míle Fáilte
Hello all, it is Todd once again. In this issue we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The other podcasts featured are Traveling in Ireland & Jock’s Celtic Calamity. The articles we spotlight are about an appeal to save a catholic church, your chance to live in a Welsh Castle, & saving the Christmas lights at Angarrack. The highlighted festival is the Madison Irish Fest taking place July 10 – 12, at Fête de Marquette, McPike Park in Madison, WI. We have also included more new Celtic albums. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, Sláinte mhaith!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #765: FORTUNE’S STORMWRECKED FAIRIE’S
- Tulua, Alisa Marie, Maggie MacInnes, Alexis Chartrand & Nicolas Babineau, Jim Moray, Avourneen, Seán – Pól O Peatáin, MacCumhaill and the Gang, Christine Weir, Colin Steele, Slugger's Rule, Tan & Sober Gentlemen feat. Mason Via, Bang on the Ear, Some One's Sons, Margaret Davis, Marc Gunn, Tulua, Alisa Marie, Maggie MacInnes, Jim Moray, Avourneen, Christine Weir, Colin Steele, Bang on the Ear
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more per month: Alan Schindler, Brian McReynolds, Bruce, Dan mcDade, Daniel Ide, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Fuzzy, Gary R Hook, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, Kelly Garrod, Lynda MacNeil, Margreta Silverstone, Marti Meyers, Mike Schock, Miranda Nelson, Rick Boyce, Shawn Cali
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 CELTIC ALBUMS
- Music for the Church of the Wailing Banshees – by Chris Crilly
- Tales of the Forest – by Anu
- Greatest Australian Songs Volume 1 – by Stringybark Band
- Greatest Australian Songs Volume 2 – by Stringybark Band
- Medieval Fantasy Tavern Music Collection for Dnd & Rpg – by Andrei Krylov
- Songs of Lughnasadh – by Chuck Bramlet
- Celtic Healing: Illumination of the Azure Grotto – by YUNOKIA
- Train Tracks (Songs of the Rails) – by Vox Nimbus
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
NATIONAL LEPRECHAUN MUSEUM TALKING STORIES
- Welcome to the next and final episode of Season 3 of the National Leprechaun Museum's podcast, The Storytellers.
- In Episode 13 of this season we discuss the next category of story required by the Filí (the bards) to know to earn their title. This category is Births!
TOWN IN IRELAND BANS DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AS OF TODAY 7/7/2026
- A TOWN in Ireland has banned public drinking from today.
- New alcohol bye-laws for Tuam in Co. Galway came into effect this morning, making it illegal to drink alcohol in public places.
- Galway County Council have introduced the new legislation, formally titled the Control of Consumption and Possession of Alcohol in Public Places Bye-Laws 2026, following concerns flagged around the impacts of alcohol being consumed in public areas…
To read more, go here!
COPPERPLATE PODCAST 319
- GERRY DVER, TEADA, BEN LENNON & TONY O’CONNELL, DAN BROUDER & ANGELINA CARBERRY, NORAH RENDELL, PATSY MOLONEY & JOHN REGAN, RONAN BROWNE & PETER O’LOUGHLIN, DAVE SHERIDAN, BOBBY CASEY, TIM DENNEHY, BOBBY & SEAN CASEY, KEVIN ROWSOME, CIARAN GALVIN/DANU, SORCHA COSTELLO, MICK O’BRIEN & CAOIMHIN O’RAGHALLAIGH, CAOIMHIN O’FEARGHAILL & PADDY TUTTY, JOHN & JACINTA McEVOY, & SÉAMUS ÓROCHÁIN & BRID O’DONOHUE
NOT SHREWSBURY, LEOMINSTER OR ROSS-ON-WYE — THE FAIRYTALE TOWN NEAR WALES WITH ONE OF UK'S BEST HIGH STREETS
- Many of are spending considerable sums on expensive holidays this summer but you can enjoy an equally enchanting experience right here in the UK. With an abundance of spectacular locations to explore, there are lots of delightful towns perfect for a brief getaway but this treasure, not far from the Welsh border, merits being at the absolute top of your itinerary.
- This ancient market town is packed with character and as you wander through its centre you'll discover a stunning blend of medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture. It has been recognised by The Guardian among Britain's 10 “best independent high streets”, not solely for its appearance, but for being “full of cool independents rather than the usual chains”…
To read more, go here!
New initiative encourages children to explore Isle of Man's libraries
- Families are being encouraged to explore the island's public libraries this summer through a new literary adventure celebrating reading, Manx culture and language.
- The new Library Discovery Trail (Cassan Cronnee Lioarlan) has been created through a partnership between the island's six public libraries in Douglas, Ramsey, Peel, Port Erin, Castletown and Onchan.
To read more, go here!
CLEVELAND IRISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
- John O’Brien, Sr. gathered a group of friends and founded Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival in an effort to showcase, and thereby preserve the many traditions of his native land. Enlisting a group of incredibly dedicated volunteers, John realized his vision for Cleveland Iirsh Cultural Festival in 1982. During its two day run, that first festival drew more than 3,000 visitors.
- The festival committee met soon after the crowds dispersed to evaluate and develop the event for the following summer. Their continual dedication has since produced one of the premier Irish festivals in the United States. The exponential growth of the festival stands as testament to this. In 1985 the event expanded to three days. In 1991, it finally outgrew the small wooded venue used during its first 9 years, and so relocated to The Berea Fairgrounds.
- Some of the entertainment acts you will see are Ally the Piper, Brigid’s Cross, The Elders, The High Kings, Reverie Road, and many 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 (he/him) & Marc Gunn (he/him), The Celtfather
July 9, 2026
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