Celtic Music Magazine: Celtic Instrumental Reconnect

Celtic Music Magazine: Celtic Instrumental Reconnect

Céad Míle Fáilte, In this week’s issue we have a new episode of the Irish & Celtic Podcast. We also have new episodes of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast, Traveling in Ireland Podcast, and Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast. We also have articles about destinations in Ireland and Wales and Williamina Fleming. There are also […]

Clare Island: A Unique Experience

Whether your idea of a getaway is spending time on a sandy beach, exploring fascinating architecture, or hiking out in nature, Clare Island can easily accommodate you. At over 4,000 acres there’s plenty to see and experience here, and it’s also a very historic spot. While the island is not the easiest place to get […]

Croagh Patrick: A Mountain Pilgrimage

Croagh Patrick: A Mountain Pilgrimage

Croag Patrick, also known by the nickname, “The Reek” is a well-known mountain with an interesting history—located outside of the city of Westport in County Mayo. At just over 2,500 feet, it’s a fairly decent size, and it’s also a site of pilgrimage in this area of Ireland. Custom has it that St. Patrick himself […]

Beer tastes better with drinking songs

Beer tastes better with drinking songs

Beer tastes better with drinking songs. That’s my belief anyway. But you need someone who understands them. I’m Marc Gunn. I started playing Irish drinking songs 24 years ago at Renaissance festivals because they were fun. The songs added to the overall lively atmosphere. But that’s not why I started playing music. I wanted to be […]

Daily Journal 2022: Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond, Scotland

Daily Journal 2022: Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond, Scotland

I am finishing up the itinerary for this year’s Celtic Invasion of County Mayo, Ireland. It’s a good time to finally take a look at last year’s invasion. I kept a daily journal with lots of short bullet points so that I could be sure to remember everything as it happened. So let’s get started. […]

Celtic Music Magazine: Stolen Child

Celtic Music Magazine: Stolen Child

Céad Míle Fáilte, Once again this is Todd. In today’s issue we have a new episode of our own Irish and Celtic Music Podcast and Atlanta Pub songs and Stories. We have also included new episodes of both Folk on Foot and Paddy Rock Podcast. The articles we are showcasing feature stories about Irish superstitions, […]

Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #263: Green Grow the Rashes

Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #263: Green Grow the Rashes

Was Robert Burns a Vulcan? Learn more about one of the most-famous songs by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Get ready for the pub that’s not really a pub. Catch a bus at a Buzz Stop. It might help beautify your neighborhood and fight climate change. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-263.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Westport: The Perfect Home Base For A Trip To County Mayo

Westport: The Perfect Home Base For A Trip To County Mayo

Although there are plenty of places you can stay when you go to visit County Mayo, Westport is certainly one of the most charming. Set yourself up in this town as a home base and you’ll have the perfect spot to sample small-town Irish culture and hospitality after a day out and about. It’s walkable, […]

Celtic Music Magazine: Kilts, Celts, & Rock ‘N’ Roll

Celtic Music Magazine: Kilts, Celts, & Rock ‘N’ Roll

Céad Míle Fáilte, Per usual this is Todd. In this issue we have new episodes of our very own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Irish Music Stories, & Celt in a Twist. Our articles in this issue are about Irish stars being by the US national society of film critics & quiz to test your […]

Celtic Music Magazine: New Celtic Music In 2023

Céad Míle Fáilte, This is Todd once again. In today’s issue we have new episodes of our Irish & Celtic Music Podcast & Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories. We also have new episodes of Celtic Source & Copperplate Podcast. We have included new CDs. As well as articles about Russell Crowe’s generosity and 11 golf courses in Scotland. […]