Celtic Moment

Records reveal that one inspiration for the character of Zorro, a William Lamport who attempted to start a revolution in Mexico, was not Mexican or Spanish, but Irish.

This is my top 10 Greatestest Military Commanders of Ireland. From 941-1972 Ar son saoirse!!

Energetic Live Band’s version of this traditional Irish Folk Tune, taken from the band’s DVD “Live in Cape Town”. DNA Strings are one of South Africa’s best-known instrumental bands. They have won awards for Best Live Performance, Best Duo/Group, Best Contempory Band and Best Contempory Album and have received numerous nominations including Best Instrumental Band. The music, of which the essence is captured in their live shows, can be described as pulsating, energetic, uplifting, passionate and powerful. They have become known for a dynamic, interactive, vibeing show that has the crowd clapping, dancing and cheering, always leaving them wanting more. Their live show is a showcase of their fusion of styles which include: African, Irish, South American, Traditional Folk and even some North African Arabic sounds. Flamenco Guitar, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar and a multitude of percussion from all over the world dish up their ethnic sounds. Their sounds have taken them to other parts of Africa, the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland the Seychelles and even a show in the Royal Albert Hall.

Na Casaidigh perform ‘Trasna na dTonnta’, Gaelic for ‘across the waves’. The pictures are of Gweedore in the Donegal Gaeltacht. ( en.wikipedia.org ) Ceolann na Casaidigh an amhrán traidisiúnta ‘Trasna na dTonnta’.I gcuideachta tá grianghrafanna do pharóiste Ghaoth Dobhair i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall. ( ga.wikipedia.org ) ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Over the waves, going west, going west! Good-bye to loneliness and to the distant land; It brightens my heart and the sun, Happy to be returning to Ireland! I saw my sufficiency in countries far away, Gold and silver, the wealth of the life My heart rises in me with the break of the day, And me drawing closer to the land of my people! Over the waves, going west, going west! Good-bye to loneliness and to the distant land; It brightens my heart and the sun, Happy to be returning to Ireland! People of the West, they’re the friends of my heart, Welcome and celebration before me on every side. Leaving this life I pray to the Lord That it’s with their ancestors in the grave I will be! Over the waves, going west, going west! Good-bye to loneliness and to the distant land; It brightens my heart and the sun, Happy to be returning to Ireland!

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In this groundbreaking work, Timothy McMahon reexamines the significance of the Gaelic Revival in forming Ireland’s national identity. United in their determination to preserve and extend the use of Irish as a spoken language and artistic medium, members of the Gaelic League profoundly influenced Irish culture and literature in the twentieth century. McMahon explores that influence by scrutinizing the ways in which society absorbed their leaders’ messages, tracing t… More >>

Grand Opportunity: The Gaelic Revival and Irish Society, 1893-1910

Originally posted 2011-05-09 14:27:17.

Sinead sings acapella… Absolument fabouleux!

Sung at the Grand Auditorium, Vila Real, Portugal. More about us and our bookings at www.celtmusic.co.uk – enjoy!!

I have read that Ireland is really beginning to push Irish Gaelic, not too unlike how Quebec pushed French. I know there are three versions of Gaelic, from Irish, Scottish and Manx, but what about the dialects of the Irish Gaelic? Which of the three are the most popular right now?

How difficult is the language to learn for an English Speaker?

Originally posted 2011-05-12 22:26:49.

Irish Song Marie’s Wedding

Irish history with Pat Flannery. This was filmed 9/1/08. Pat goes over how early Irish law and shaped the Irish relationship of land and people though the centuries.

Originally posted 2011-01-22 07:29:10.