Call Him Barack O'Bama Mar 18, 2009
The White House also invited Maggie McCarthy, a traditional Irish dancer and musician from Cork, and vocal group Celtic Thunder. The Shannon Rovers, the official pipe band of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festival, also were set to perform. (W-USA News, DC)
Obama meets Irish leaders, emphasizes peace Mar 18, 2009
He joked about putting the apostrophe after the "O" in Obama and suggested Barack was an ancient Celtic name ... The White House also invited Maggie McCarthy, a traditional Irish dancer and musician from Cork, and vocal group Celtic Thunder. (MSNBC -- International)
Steves: Traveling to Europe on the cheap Mar 18, 2009
As you enjoy the Galician folk club practicing their traditional dance, you realize northwest Spain is actually Celtic where flamenco meets "Riverdance.". Ways to saveEven in London Europe's priciest city you can have a world-class experience for next to nothing. (MSNBC -- Travel)
5 Things You Didnt Know: Leprech... Mar 18, 2009
Campbell calls leprechauns "reductions of the earlier pagan divinities" known as Tuatha De Danaan, a race of gods and part of the Celtic mythological cycle of Medieval Ireland ... According to the History Channel, this innocuous flick about an Irish storyteller and a leprechaun king virtually reinvented the leprechaun, divorcing him from his Celtic roots, infusing him with the American mirth and good-time trickery intimately associated with the figure we know today and forever shackling him to... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
MORE: 500,000 cheer St. Patrick's parade in Dublin Mar 18, 2009
Many natives resent the 200,000-plus Eastern Europeans, Asians and Africans who settled in Ireland during its Celtic Tiger boom of 1994-2007. "It's been a difficult for some devastating year. And now more than ever, we need to rebuild our communities and our sense of solidarity," Byrne said. (USA Today)
Ireland's Aran Islands Mar 18, 2009
Guides here tell us that the fort was likely used for Celtic ceremonies, possibly seen by the island's ancient inhabitants as the last possible place to say goodbye before souls were taken over the ocean to Tir na nOg, a mythical land where nobody grows old. And now I will reveal what I think is the island's best-kept secret. (CBS News)
8 days out (5) Mar 17, 2009
The acoustic ensemble features Darrell Casey and his sons David and Nathan playing music that blends new contemporary folk with Celtic and a touch of bluegrass ... Classical, Celtic and country musician Tracy Grammer in concert. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Let your green out: A look at St. Patrick's Day Mar 17, 2009
Belief in leprechauns probably stems from Celtic belief in fairies, tiny men and women who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil. In Celtic folk tales, leprechauns were cranky souls, responsible for mending the shoes of the other fairies ... Though only minor figures in Celtic folklore, leprechauns were known for their trickery, which they often used to protect their much-fabled treasure. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mac Alpine: Kiss me, Im Scottish - Everybody must get sconed Mar 17, 2009
I d say we re the red-haired stepchildren of the Celtic world, but even redheads are more associated with the Irish than the Scots. Think about it. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Acclaimed band to perform for St. Pats Day Mar 17, 2009
The band is world renowned in Celtic music circles and has performed at many top venues, including headlining Irelands prestigious Ballyshannon Festival in 2006 and again in 2008. They have performed at Belgiums Dranouter Festival, Denmarks Skagen Festival, the Israel Irish Festival, and Scotlands Celtic Connections, as well as at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. ... David Munnelly has done a lot of playing in the United States and around the world so we try to bring people who... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Performances' roots a blend of history, culture Mar 14, 2009
They danced to Green Flag, a Celtic music ensemble ... Members of the Drake School of Irish Dance perform alongside Green Flag, a Celtic music ensemble, recently at a free performance at The Chapel on the University of Georgia campus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Irish revival - Western Montana gets back to its roots with help of UM program Mar 14, 2009
On the first Friday of each month, during the Art Walk in downtown Missoula, Celtic Connection serves up complimentary Guinness or Scottish ale to the crowd packed into the little shop on East Main Street to listen to musicians playing traditional Irish music ... I find that a lot of the next-generation Butte folks have moved here because of work, said Michele Mulligan-Rutherford, who opened Celtic Connection in September 2007 ... Circling 23-year-old Maggie Connors ankle is a Celtic design with... (Missoulian, MT)
Cultural Festival Mar 13, 2009
- BAGPIPES: The Wyoming Pipe and Drum group, which has become a tradition at the festival, will perform Celtic bagpipe music. The local group likes to educate, entertain and spread appreciation for the art of Highland bagpipe and drums. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Great Scots! Battlefield Band visits Mar 13, 2009
Celtic music has evolved over the last four decades, Katz said ... He blends traditional styles with modern synthesizers and has inspired another generation of Celtic bands. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Wild beauty abounds on Irelands Aran Islands Mar 13, 2009
Guides here tell us that the fort was likely used for Celtic ceremonies, possibly seen by the island's ancient inhabitants as the last possible place to say goodbye before souls were taken over the ocean to Tir na nOg, a mythical land where nobody grows old. Savage, wild and achingly beautifulAnd now I will reveal what I think is the island's best-kept secret. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Five places to get your green on Mar 11, 2009
Behind the public fanfare, however, there's a lower-key event that John Forbes, the parade committee chairman, touts as more important to the southern city's Irish Catholics: the Celtic Cross Mass and ceremony. The Sunday event, on March 15 this year , starts at 11:45 a.m. in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, where members of all the Irish societies come together to pray before walking in procession to the Celtic Cross (made of stone from Ireland) in Emmet Park. (CNN -- Travel)
Solas lights up Carlisle Theatre Mar 11, 2009
Celtic band brings traditional Irish sound to Carlisle Friday night ... All of us was just interested in playing together, and everyone had a background in Celtic/Irish music, Horan said of the original band members. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Luck 'o the Irish Mar 9, 2009
The parade begins at 11 a.m. The festival will include a kids' play area, food, beer and all things Celtic. Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Needed: $1.2M for folk fest Mar 6, 2009
Up to 250 performers will entertain in traditions of Celtic, Rockabilly, Zydeco, Cajun, Mariachi, Bluegrass, Blues, Polka and more. Last year's festival attracted up to 75,000 over the three days, and attendees raved about the quality of the performances. (Montana Standard, MT)
Diagnosis of Celtic Scalabrine's third concussion is jarring Mar 2, 2009
Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a third concussion in less than a month ... Asked before the Celtics lost, 105-95, to Detroit yesterday if there has been an increase in blows to the head in the league, Rivers replied, "There's more knowledge about it now - think about the old football players who had all those concussions and, unfortunately, you read about it now, them having health problems, severe. I think there is more education." ... Feeling... (Boston Globe)
Celtic Days kicks off Friday Feb 27, 2009
Flora Eyster, a volunteer with the Lewisburg Arts Council, said the Sixth Annual Lewisburg Celtic Days will offer fun for the entire family ... The festivities kick off Friday evening with a performance by Eyster s band, Celtica, in Puirseil s Irish Pub. ... Eyster said she loves performing traditional Celtic music for audiences. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Senior Center news, March 2009 Feb 25, 2009
Then stay to hear Irish songs and stories presented by Charlie Bowen who holds a doctorate in Celtic Languages and Literature from Harvard, and has taught courses in Irish history and culture. His lively presentation will include history, culture, songs and a bit o Irish humor. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 24, 2009
Jim Beard, Celtic Adopted Ojibwe, will be presenting a storytelling adventure titled Native Legends of the People at 2 p.m. The Living Way Theater Project, with a cast made up entirely of homeschoolers, will be showing two 30-minute performances of "A Winter Carol," at 12:15 and 1 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items will be gratefully appreciated. 972-2317, www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cornish language declared extinct by UN Feb 21, 2009
Celtic dialects from across Britain are featured in a new atlas of the world s dead and endangered languages. Manx and Cornish have been declared extinct languages and Scottish Gaelic and Welsh will both need help if they are going to survive the 21st century, experts said. (Independent)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
A variety of entertainment is performed by Scottish and Celtic bands such as The Muses and Wicked Tinkers. Also trace your genealogy with the help of clan members in their perspective tents or learn a little about the Scottish culture in the Language and Celtic Studies tent. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Valentine's Day edition Feb 14, 2009
"Celtic are seething with Australia after Scott McDonald was SNUBBED by the Socceroos," The Scottish Sun newspaper screamed, under the headline "Why the XXXX did you pick him?" Without quoting him, the report states that Celtic boss Gordon Strachan was "left stunned as Oz strike star Skippy stayed on the bench for his country's World Cup qualifier in Japan". "The hitman made the marathon 14,000-mile round trip to Yokohama ahead of Sunday's critical Old Firm clash desperate to play. Instead he... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
L.L. OWEN STUDENTS IMMERSED IN IRISH CULTURE FOR A DAY Feb 11, 2009
I play a lot of Celtic music during lunch for background music. Taylor heard about the Irish Kaleidoscope program presented by Dearbhail Finnegan and Robin Slater about a year ago. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Alex Salmond: Independence is 'within touching distance' Feb 11, 2009
All the latest on Celtic FC, Rangers FC, Scottish football, entertainment, jobs, videos, pics and lots more. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Summer Festivals Feb 8, 2009
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival. Where: Foxglenn Park, Flagstaff. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bowfire? Steven Wright? How to choose? Feb 8, 2009
As a stage show, it has enjoyed tremendous success it's an imaginative use of virtuoso fiddle players from all sorts of musical genres, with plenty of space for individual players (Celtic to classical) and stirring, mass-fiddle segments. The show is slickly choreographed and beautifully lit. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Appeal of Bugs Bunny Festival spans the ages Feb 8, 2009
Hosting the event at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 is WBGH personality Brian O'Donovan, from the radio show "A Celtic Sojourn.". Anime film and discussion. (Boston Globe)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Pensacola The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire, March 7-8, features strolling minstrels, jousting knights, jesters and jugglers, along with Celtic music and gypsy dancers. 1-877-429-8462. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The 'go-betweener' bridges racial divide Mar 30, 2008
It's late Wednesday and the Boston Celtics are winning again ... "Last year, no one cared about the Celtics," he said ... As the surging Celtics make their run for the playoffs, Reese has used the renewed interest in the Green to point out a close friend - Celtic legend Bill Russell. (Boston Globe)
Religion Calendar Mar 29, 2008
"Prayer in the Celtic Tradition": An eight-part series offering a sojourn into the Celtic way of prayer. Presented by Sister Mary Lonergan. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Under-21s Banned From Buying Booze Mar 29, 2008
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Weekend British Soccer Scores Mar 24, 2008
The Associated Press Published: March 24, 2008. Manchester United 3, Liverpool 0. (International Herald Tribune)
Wild Life/ Wildlife: An Artist's Response Mar 22, 2008
com - Contemporary Art - Artist Portfolios - Art News. read art news, buy fine art from and - online since 1995. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Holy Week in Ireland Mar 21, 2008
Yet only someone with too thin a grasp of poetry and Celtic mysticism would be surprised that this week's liturgical calendar gave shape and meaning to the conflict from beginning to end. The Irish "rising," less a strategic revolution against British rule than a theological spasm against despair, took its cue from the self-anointed rebel leader Padraig Pearse, who had written that "one man can free a people as one Man redeemed the world." Going into Holy Week in 1916, the British had the Irish... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Irish changes more than skin deep Mar 18, 2008
But boosted by generous tax benefits for multinational companies, the Irish economy roared to life during the nineties, earning the moniker, the Celtic Tiger. Between 1995-2000, the economy expanded at an astounding average of 9. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
A little Irish in everyone Mar 18, 2008
Sounds of Celtic music spill into the narrow streets throughout the night ... The Celtic sound is everywhere. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Two Irish pubs celebrate their biggest day of the year Mar 18, 2008
The celebration continues today with performances by John Burleson ds at 11:30 a.m., bagpiper Don Shannon at 3:30 p.m., Irish dancers at 5 p.m., and the Celtic band Shift at 7 p.m. Michael Harrison will perform indoors at 5 p.m. This whole weekend what we re trying to do is create a celebration, Lochrann s owner David McNabb said, adding that he hopes the festivities will grow in Frisco in years to come. The St. Patrick s Day celebration is the first for Lochrann s, which has been open for only... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
An unflinching look at the new, prosperous Ireland Mar 17, 2008
An economist by training, McWilliams explains the revolutionary, evolutionary change in the Irish, from the post-colonial pessimists who were perpetually poor to the unbridled optimists whose ambition and consumerism drove the Celtic Tiger, the most robust economy in the Western world for more than a decade ... Begrudgery is a characteristic that has survived and thrived alongside the Celtic Tiger. (Boston Globe)
8 Irish bands we love Mar 17, 2008
Why We Love Them: Celtic music begins and ends with the Chieftains ... For over 40 years the band has been Celtic music's ambassadors to the world, working with such musical luminaries as Sting and Martina McBride ... In recent years they have explored the global nature of Celtic music, recording in Nashville, Cape Breton and Andalusia, showing how the jigs and reels of the Emerald Isle influenced other sounds around the world. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Northern composure Mar 15, 2008
We pass signs reading CAD MLE FILTE ("one hundred thousand welcomes"), an old Gaelic greeting, just as we come upon the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts, an institution devoted to the culture of the original settlers. There in the circular driveway stands a young student playing the bagpipes in full kilted regalia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dance of the Irish - Ireland’s culture is moving to the Celtic beat in Montana Mar 15, 2008
Missoulian: Dance of the Irish - Ireland s culture is moving to the Celtic beat in Montana ... Dance of the Irish - Ireland s culture is moving to the Celtic beat in MontanaBy CHELSI MOY of the Missoulian ... We wore salmon-colored T-shirts and black stretch pants for performances before eventually upgrading to royal-blue dresses with Celtic designs. (Missoulian, MT)
St. Paddy's fun: Find out what's going on around town Mar 15, 2008
A 'mini' Celtic fest. The Celtic Heritage Society hosts its first-ever St. Patrick's Day Celebration from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Ag Museum, which offers a traditional way to mark the holiday ... "We've tried a couple of small events before, but this is the first time we've put something together that's sort of a small festival," says Valerie Plested of the Celtic Heritage Society. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Dark Genre of Black Metal Mar 9, 2008
Bathory, from Sweden, Venom, based in Florida and Hellhammer (later Celtic Frost) from Switzerland were among the originators of black metal. The early sounds of the genre were more underproduced and focused on fast, grungy guitars and incessant blast beats. (Suite101.com)
It's a whole new world at Crufts Mar 9, 2008
Mary Muxworthy, from Pembroke, west Wales, appearing as a majorette with Collywobble Celtic Harry, a Welsh sheepdog, claimed the popularity of Heelwork to Music spoke for itself. "You have to make it enjoyable for the dog for it to be enjoyable to the audience," she said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Stepping for Literacy: Local girl in dance troupe performing at annual Celtic Night for Literacy Mar 6, 2008
Shannon s experiences at Racine s annual Celtic night inspired her to take her interest in Irish dance to the next level, studying with the Glencastle Irish Dancers for more than two years. On Saturday, instead of standing at the foot of the stage, she will be on stage, performing at the 14th annual Celtic Night for Literacy with the West Allis-based Glencastle troupe ... While she has danced for hundreds of people at events such as Milwaukee s Irish Fest, Racine s Celtic Night for Literacy... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fidelity to pay $8m to settle gift-taking case Mar 6, 2008
Another broker e-mailed a proposed trade to a Fidelity trader in March 2003, and said, "Your prompt response will be rewarded w/ Celtic playoff seats. Thanks for caring.". Other gifts included tickets to World Series and Super Bowl games, Wimbledon matches, and Rolling Stones concerts and junkets to Las Vegas on private jets - some $1. (Boston Globe)
St. Patrick’s Day festival - fun for everyone Mar 5, 2008
The event is hosted by the Celtic Nations Heritage Foundation. Comments. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Reno's Ethnic Fetes Offer Variety Mar 4, 2008
Also in October, the Celtic Festival is held at Bartley Ranch Park in the southwest quadrant of the city. Pipe bands present performances in the park s amphitheatre, and non-stop Celtic dancers from around the Western United States exhibit their skills on another stage ... Several of the booths display Scotch and Irish memorabilia -- such as family crests and clan information -- while others offer Celtic foods for sale. (Suite101.com)
Indo-European's rise to world dominance Feb 29, 2008
Indo-European's rise to world dominance - International Herald Tribune. The first and most intimate affiliations we have are the genetic ties we share with our family and the language we speak. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Semi-Pro': An alpha-male's quest for center-court glory Feb 29, 2008
Jackie, a one-hit-wonder pop star turned sports impresario, is a standard-issue Ferrell type: an alpha-male doofus leading like-minded dudes (including Woody Harrelson as a former bench-warming Boston Celtic and Andr. Benjamin as a selfish but talented future star) on a mission of excellence. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Pour yourself a Black and Tan Feb 26, 2008
It made me wonder if this bit of Celtic culture _ like Irish coffees and St. Patrick's Day itself _ had become more American than Irish. Magic or chemistry. (AZCentral -- Home)
Public radio Feb 23, 2008
energy reels and jigs, this Celtic music business. Kick back with some soothing voices and some free-spirited. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Who is Jesus?' program to be presented Feb 22, 2008
The Tin B Cailnge is an epic tale, glimpsing back into Celtic prehistory, and an equal to Beowulf or The Canterbury Tales. Irish manuscripts, like the Book of Kells, are an impressive art form that is uniquely Irish. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Seeing green Hoboken brims with Irish pride for St. Patrick's Day Parade Feb 21, 2008
A Christian missionary in Ireland during the 5th century who is also credited with creating the Celtic cross, St. Patrick is believed to have died on March 17 - and the date has become a feast day, and so we celebrate. Irish-born Mark Hogan, manager of the Dubliner, who came to the U.S. in 1999, believes the day is being lost to commercialization, and that's how celebrations differ here compared to back home. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Well note culture bid to cut 12bn incapacity bill Feb 21, 2008
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The new embraceable Britain Feb 18, 2008
This imposing inscription, in the blocky, irregular letters you might see on a Celtic cross, is a work of art in the same way an inscription by the poet Ian Hamilton Finlay is a work of art. And it's my favourite among the works I've seen on this journey. (Guardian Unlimited)
Station tunes in to broader issues, world Feb 17, 2008
"If you like blues there's a blues show. We even have a Celtic show.". In additon to her DJ work Follis chairs KVNF's program committee. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Domesticated partners Feb 17, 2008
Samuel Wenger, a seller of Celtic books in Woodstock, N.Y., for 30 years, has moved his shop, Three Geese in Flight Books, to Somerville. Wenger has a degree in Celtic folklore and has taught at the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan ... His fascination with Celtic culture grew out of his interest in poetry (the name of his shop comes from a medieval Welsh poem), J.R.R. Tolkien, and Arthurian legend. (Boston Globe)
Authentic St. Patrick's Day Places Feb 16, 2008
Irish Celtic Products Stores & Ireland Inspired Things to Do and See. A few of the best Celtic / Irish places, gifts, food, Irish music, clothing, Guinness items, and St. Paddy's Day party goods at stores featuring products from Ireland ... Irish Celtic culture is a delight all year, but gets more notice around March 17th as Saint Patrick's Day approaches. (Suite101.com)
Roundtable Interview of the President with Foreign Radio Media Feb 16, 2008
Q Actually, I'm French, but it's a Celtic name. THE PRESIDENT: Really. (White House News Releases)
British sounds Feb 6, 2008
So country and western has much in common with traditional British folk music, Celtic music, and Scottish and Irish fiddle styles in particular. And those old habits die hard. (Guardian Unlimited)
