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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

Celtic Appalachia

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2002

February 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

If you live in Philadelphia or happen to be planning a weekend break to the city, you will be interested to note that the 15th Annual Celtic Appalachian Celebration will take place on Sunday, March 10th between 2:30 and 7:00pm at the International House of Philadelphia. The program's theme "Far from the American Shore: Irish American history through song" offers an entertaining … [Read more...] about Celtic Appalachia

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