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Celtic Music

Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

On Sunday, August 17, the breathtaking sound of 1,000 pipers blanketed the hills at Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival.

The annual Hunter Mountain International Celtic Festival in mid-August brought the melodic sounds of pipes and drums, sweet folk lullabies, and red-hot Irish rock to the Catskills. Live musical performances, authentic Irish food and drink, and Celtic crafts made the International Celtic Festival in upstate New York a visit to the Emerald Isles without the air fare. Live … [Read more...] about Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival

Hibernia: Cape Breton Festival Builds on Tradition

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

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

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