Céad Míle Fáilte
It is Todd here once again. In this issue we have a new episode of our Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The other podcast we feature are Traveling in Ireland & Copperplate Time. The articles we showcase are about the live broadcast of Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a Cornwall village that is “like stepping back in time”, & the Irish Arts Center in New York. We have a list of new albums. The highlighted festival is the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival taking place at Lions' Harbour Park in Goderich, ON, Canada. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, Sláinte mhaith!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #768: OLD SALT ON THE HIGHLAND ROAD
- Mary – Grace Autumn Lee, Open The Door For Three, Almost Seamus, Juha Rossi, Avourneen, Rogue Diplomats, TJ Hull and Amanda Caretta – Hull, The Bilge Pumps, Gwendolyn Snowdon & Cathinca, Release the Craicen, Medusa's Wake, Bang on the Ear, Pressgang Mutiny, Maggie MacInnes, Marc Gunn, Almost Seamus, Avourneen, Rogue Diplomats, The Bilge Pumps, Medusa's Wake, Bang on the Ear, Cathinca, Juha Rossi
- Thank you to all of our Patrons
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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 CELTIC ALBUMS
- Cheek to Cheek – by The Derry Aires
- The Harbinger Suite: Vol 1 – by The Harbinger Suite
- Looking at the Stars – by Joseph Linahon
- Put Your Paw in Mine – by Raven & Goose
- Celtic Fantasy: Observation of the Astral Tide – by YUNOKIA
- Whistle This – by Karen McChesney
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
TRAVELING IN IRELAND: MOTORHOME TRAVEL IN IRELAND: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU RENT
- Motorhome and campervan travel in Ireland has grown a lot in recent years, and this guide covers what first-timers actually need to know: vehicle size, where you can legally park overnight, and the apps that make it easier. Whether you're weighing a motorhome trip against a rental car or already sold on the idea, this should help you figure out how to do it well.
DETAILS CONFIRMED FOR LIVE BROADCAST OF BELFAST’S FLEADH CHEOIL NA HÉIREANN
- DETAILS have been announced for the live coverage of the upcoming Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which will be held in Belfast for the first time.
- The annual celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance gets underway from August 6 to 9, and TG4 will be broadcasting the action live from the city.
- The Irish language broadcaster will broadcast live at 9.30pm on each of the four nights of the festival.
To read more, go here!
COPPERPLATE TIME 543
- BOTHY BAND, MOVING CLOUD, DAVE SHERIDAN, DERVISH, CATHERINE McEVOY, BRENDAN McGLINCHEY, DUCK BAKER, ELAINE REILLEY & DAITHI GORMLEY, DEIRDRE SCANLAN/SOLAS, TRIAN, JACK TALTY, OPEN THE DOOR FOR 3, MACALLA, MICK CONNEELY & DAVE MUNNEELY, BILLY McCOMISKEY, ANDREW MURRAY, DERVISH, TIM BUCKLEY, THE ROCHES, BOTHY BAND
MOVE OVER PORT ISAAC, THIS PRETTY CORNWALL VILLAGE THAT’S ‘LIKE STEPPING BACK IN TIME’ IS WELL WORTH A VISIT
- If you're planning a trip to Cornwall this summer, it's likely you'll be including a visit to a picturesque harbour town during your time there. While many visitors to the county often choose to visit famous towns such as St Ives, Padstow and Port Isaac, if you love the characterful feel of Port Isaac, but want somewhere with a little bit more of a chilled out vibe, we've got another town to put your radar – Polperro.
- Located on the south-east coast of Cornwall, in-between Looe and Fowey, this car-free village is like stepping back in time to a more traditional Cornwall, which is steeped in rich maritime history, perfect for a day trip or a cosy weekend away by the sea.
To read more, go here!
IRISH ARTS CENTER UNVEILS ITS MOST AMBITIOUS SEASON YET FOR 2026-27
- Irish Arts Center has announced a sweeping 2026-27 season that will bring some of Ireland's most celebrated living artists to New York. The programming arrives five years after the opening of the organization's new building on 11th Avenue and spans theatre, dance, music, literature, and visual art.
- The centerpiece of the season is a double bill from Galway's Druid theatre company, presenting J. M. Synge's “Riders to the Sea” alongside Shakespeare's “Macbeth” from February 18 to March 21. The production served as the highlight of Druid's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and earned a five-star review from The Guardian, which praised the show for “showcasing the artistry of this tight-knit ensemble and the excavatory lens of Hynes.” Director Garry Hynes returns to IAC following the sold-out run of Beckett's “Endgame” in 2025, this time leading a cast of 11 actors including Marty Rea as Macbeth and fellow Tony winner Marie Mullen as Lady Macbeth.
To read more, go here!
GODERICH CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL
- The ultimate Celtic experience on the shores of Lake Huron
- The entertainers you will see are Brian Taheny, Jess & Richard Arrowsmith, Maggie’s Wake, RUNA, Rakish, TULUA, & 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 30, 2026
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