Céad Míle Fáilte,
It is I once again. In today’s issue we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We have also included new episodes of Erin’s Isle & Copperplate Time. The articles in in this issue include ones about Ireland’s east coast, citizenship in an Independent Scotland, and an Irish author who puts the Irish famine tragedy in the next book, and The Grannell Hotel. We hope you enjoy this issue.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #616: 10,000 MILES AWAY, CELTIC KICKSTARTER
- Seán Heely, Lúnasa, Wolf Loescher, Brad Reid, Dan Milner, Scottish Fish, Brobdingnagian Bards, Bonnie Rideout, Alex Sturbaum, Erin Ruth, The Electrics, Blaggards, Paisley Close, Screaming Orphans, Kennedy's Kitchen
- Thanks to our Patrons
NEW CELTIC KICKSTARTER
- We launched a brand new Kickstarter today for the Celtic Earth Album Pin.
- Wear The Secret of Celtic Rock album on your sleeve with this beautiful enamel pin designed to share your love of Celtic culture through music.
- You have just two weeks to make a pledge. Any amount will help us reach our modest goal.
- But perhaps we can make this a featured campaign through your generous donation to our podcast
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.
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.
CAN YOU GIVE A LITTLE PUB SONGS & STORIES LOVE?
- Be one of the first of 10 to post a review on Apple Podcasts and you'll be entered to win a CD, album pin, tote bag, Celtic Heartstring or digital download of your choice. I'll give you a list of what's available once we have enough reviews.
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.
ERIN’S ISLE: THE SCOTTISH KILTMAKER
- If you are looking for Scottish tradition, Inverness is a great place to find it. Steeped in culture the town to the north is full of arts, music, beauty and people who exude charm and tradition. And once you’ve strolled the main streets with their tourist offerings and you find yourself on a side street near the castle…you just may see Chisholm’s Highland Dress. And if you do….be sure and go in.
SUN, SAND, AND SPIELBERG'S MISSED BREAKFAST
- CATRIONA MITCHELL explores Ireland’s east coast and swaps the usual beach hotspots for a cinematic experience at Curracloe, the secret beauty of Forlorn Point's rock formations and natural wonders at Murlough
COPPERPLATE TIME 443
- Bothy Band, O’Brien, Kelly & Sproule, John Carthy & Mike McGoldrick, Raymond Roland/Le Cheile, Tony Reidy, Michelle Mulcahy, Charlie Lennon, Kevin Rowsome, Dan Brouder & Angelina Carberry, Deirdre Scanlon/Solas, Maeve Donnelly & Peadar O’Loughlin, David Power, Daithi Sproule/Trian, Sean O’Driscoll, Erin Ruth, Brendan McGlinchey, Leo Rowsome, ‘The Olllam’, Simon Mayo, John McEvoy & Gaye McKeon
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH PROPOSAL ON CITIZENSHIP IN AN INDEPENDENT SCOTLAND
- The Scottish Government is to publish policy proposals on who could become a Scottish citizen if the country becomes independent.
- The proposals will be published on Thursday and will highlight how non-Scots can qualify for citizenship.
IRISH AUTHOR TACKLES DEVASTATING FAMINE TRAGEDY IN LATEST BOOK
- AUTHOR Jacqueline O’Mahony’s second book, Sing, Wild Bird, Sing, is based on a Famine-era tragedy.
- Set in Ireland at the height of the Great Hunger, it was inspired by a devastating incident that transpired in Doolough, county Mayo, in 1849.
HOTEL PLACES SECOND IN SEARCH FOR WALES' BEST RESTAURANT
- The Grannell Hotel in Llanwnnen has come second in a search to find the best restaurant in Wales.
- The announcement was made at the Food Awards Wales.
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
July 27, 2023
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