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Cape Breton Island

The Celtic Heart
of North America

By John Kernaghan, Contributor

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For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is home to a unique celebration of music and culture, with the finest of storytellers, musicians, and dancers from around the globe taking part in the festivities. John Kernaghan was there, awash in nostalgia. ℘℘℘ The estrangement ran for more than 45 years, but when a vagrant Irish heart landed on the shores of Cape Breton, love … [Read more...] about The Celtic Heart
of North America

Hibernia: Cape Breton Festival Builds on Tradition

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

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Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, is once again preparing for its annual world-class Celtic entertainment and cultural extravaganza this October. Over the past four years, the Celtic Colours International Festival has established a reputation as one of the foremost Celtic music events in the world. This year's performers include Tommy Makem, Sean McGuire, the Barra MacNeils, Dougie … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Cape Breton Festival Builds on Tradition