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Doolin’, Austral, Fialla, Flook, The Friel Sisters, On The Lash, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Lilies of the Midwest, Robert Zielinski, Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall, Albannach,, David Mitchell, Drumspyder, Kevin Meehan

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:08 – Doolin’ “Mary’s Jigs” from Doolin’

4:34 – WELCOME

5:46 – Austral “Woodford Nights” from Thylacine

12:38 – Fialla “No Fear No Grace” from A Rare Thing

17:00 – Flook “Koady / The Burning Lion” from Sanju

21:10 – The Friel Sisters “The Queen of the Rushes/Scully Casey’s/McGovern’s Favourite (Jigs/Reel)” from Northern Sky

26:01 – FEEDBACK

28:29 – On The Lash “Dog in the Distance” from Fireside

32:23 – Brobdingnagian Bards “The Salmon of Knowledge” from Another Faire to Remember

36:59 – The Lilies of the Midwest “Rent Charlie’s Cottage for a Fee” from Cat’s Ceili

41:20 – Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall “Bonnie Prince Charlie / Return to Fingal” from Copley Street 2

45:15 – THANKS

47:57 – Robert Zielinski “The Yellow Heifer” from The Day Dawn

51:02 – Albannach “Bare Arsed Bandits” from Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums

55:03 – David Mitchell “Lathkill Dale” from Contours

58:01 – Drumspyder “The Oak and the Ash” from Oak and Ash

1:02:05 – CLOSING

1:02:55 – Kevin Meehan “Borve Castle” from Spanish Point

1:06:27 – CREDITS

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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An album pin is a lapel pin with artwork inspired by a specific album or song from an album. It could be the actual album artwork or it could be inspired by a specific track on the album.

The best album pins stand out on their own. They appeal to more than just your fans. It is simple, bold, and visually engaging. However, what truly makes it an “album pin” is that the purchaser also gets a digital album with their pin.

I have an entire blog on my website with details including templates for you to make your own album pin jacket.

🌿 Celtic Spring Challenge – Walk, Listen, Give Back! 🌿

This April, embrace the spirit of spring with the Celtic Spring Challenge—a simple way to enjoy music, stay active, and help the planet!

Here’s the challenge:

🎶 Listen to Celtic Music – Fill your walks with the energy of jigs, reels, and ballads. Let the rhythm guide your steps!

🚶‍♂️ Walk for 30 Minutes – Get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and move your body every day for a month.

♻️ Pick Up 3 Pieces of Trash – Make your surroundings a little cleaner while you’re at it. Every small action adds up!

Join in and share your experience using #CelticSpringChallenge—let’s celebrate spring with great music, healthy habits, and a cleaner world.

Are you in? Lace up, press play, and let’s make April count!

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Your kindness fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, our talented designer, and the Celtic Music Magazine editor. It spreads this music far and wide. It even lets me buy the music you love and gives me the time to craft each episode just for you.

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TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don’t see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2026, we’re traveling to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain.

We’ll dive deep into the history and legends of the Galician Celts, uncovering their connections to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. We’ll walk the same lands where Celtic warriors once roamed, hear the myths passed down through generations, and experience the magic of authentic Galician Celtic music, alive with passion and history.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a journey into the heart of a Celtic culture unlike any other. Will you join us?

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you’re doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

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