2018 NORTH AMERICA TOUR - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Our North American Tour dates are now on sale for the forthcoming Celtic Thunder tour which kicks off on September 12th in Hartford, CT. The Celtic Thunder ‘X’ Tour is going to be one of our biggest ever tours covering an enormous 75 dates across the US and Canada. The new show will be hitting the road to celebrate the launch of the Celtic Thunder “X” CD & DVD, all part of our 10 year anniversary celebrations which we are really looking forward to sharing with you.

 

 

 

SOUND CHECK PARTY PASSES

For anyone wanting the full 'Celtic Thunder Experience', the Celtic Thunder Sound Check Party Passes will be going on pre-sale starting August 10th - August 12th for Celtic Thunder Fan Club Members.

 

 

 

 

VIP ARTIST EVENT PASSES

Have you ever wanted to meet the Celtic Thunder Singers? You may have your opportunity during the Celtic Thunder 2018 North America Tour during the VIP Event after the show!

 

 

 

LIMITED EDITION – HAND SIGNED ‘HERITAGE’ CDS & DVDS

This month, we have a very special offer of limited hand signed copies of Heritage CDs & DVDs. The ‘Heritage’ DVD is hand signed by George Donaldson, Damian McGinty, Paul Byrom, Neil Byrne & Emmet Cahill. There are 2 choices for the CDs, hand signed by George Donaldson, Damian McGinty, Paul Byrom, Neil Byrne & Emmet Cahill or hand signed by George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, Neil Byrne & Emmet Cahill.

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This is a must have for any Celtic Thunder fan and a most definite ‘Collector’s Item”. Heritage was released in 2011 and featured a wonderful inspired collection of songs. Tracks include the toe-tapping ensemble “The Galway Girl”, Ryan Kelly’s version of the romantic ballad “Black Is The Colour,” and George’s “Red Rose Cafe,” to name a few. Produced by Sharon Browne with The Celtic Thunder Band accompanied by a full 40 piece orchestra, Heritage delivers show stopping performances.

 

CELTIC THUNDER LIVE BROADCAST

Celtic Thunder is delighted to announce that they have partnered with their friends at Yare TV to broadcast the CTX Show on a WORLDWIDE LIVE STREAM from Orillia, ON on Friday October 5th, 2018 with no regional block outs and can be viewed anywhere.

 

 

 

CELTIC THUNDER FANCLUB CORNER

This month's Celtic Thunder Fan Club Corner...

 

 

 

 

CELTIC THUNDER AFTER PARTY – NARRATIVE BY THUNDER HEAD 'LOU'

Well, after few days of sleep and rest it is time to share some memories of this year’s Celtic Thunder Celebration. We started early this year as it seems the day goes by way too fast and it is impossible to get every activity in, in a short amount of time.

 

 

 

CELTIC THUNDER BRINGS IRISH LOVE TO UGANDA

As part of their upcoming North American tour, Celtic Thunder will ask their Canadian fans to open their hearts by becoming a healinghugs supporter. Their Canadian concerts will give audience members the opportunity to provide medical care to a child living in poverty with disability… and a teddy bear to hug. Be sure to visit Matthew at the Celtic Thunder Merchandise Booth during the tour for details. The duo travelled with cbm to Uganda to see firsthand how financial support from people like you transforms the lives of boys and girls.

 

 

 

IRISH RECIPES - FISH AND MORE FISH!

I realised that I don’t promote enough fish at all and it’s so delicious and good for you. This month, I’m changing that and have sourced a lovely smoked mackerel pate recipe and a very simple trout recipe with herb butter.

 

 

 

STORM CD COMPETITION - AND THE WINNER IS…..

Darlene Siniscalchi- Storm is the winner of our recent Storm CD competition. We are delighted for Darlene who is over the moon with her prize as you can tell from the photos. She is a big fan and has met all of the guys and she told me she is hoping to meet them again on the X tour! She only has tickets and VIP passes for 4 of the venues!!! I am sure you will agree Darlene is a very deserving winner. Her prize is on its way and we hope she enjoys wearing her new signed Celtic Thunder tee-shirts. Congratulations Darlene!

 

 

AUGUST IRISH JOKES

Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous (Winston Churchill loved them). We hope you enjoy this month's Paraprosdokian Jokes...

 

 

 

8 REASONS TO VISIT KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL

The Kilkenny Arts Festival is an incredible ten days of the best Irish and international music, literature art and theatre. Need more reasons to visit? Here are eight. Check out the highlights of the Festival in the video that follows too!

 

 

 

 

GOLF IN THE NORTH OF IRELAND

Tee up on incredible world-class golf courses in the north of Ireland. The north of Ireland is home to golfing champions and some of the most breath-taking and challenging courses in the world. A mix of wild coastal links and luxurious parklands, there's nowhere quite like it. But it's not all about the courses.

 

 

 

MIZEN HEAD, COUNTY CORK

Mizen Head Signal Station, built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland’s most south westerly point, five miles from Goleen, is open to the public.

 

 

 

BIRDWATCHING ON THE DINGLE PENINSULA

The West Kerry Branch of BirdWatch Ireland has published the fourth Dingle Peninsula Bird Report 2008-2010. Using all the data from surveys and roving records the report gives the status of all the bird species recorded on the peninsula.

 

 

 

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE MERRION HOTEL, DUBLIN

The Merrion is set in the heart of Georgian Dublin, just opposite the home of the Irish Government, and steps from The National Gallery and St Stephen’s Green. The luxurious, five-star hotel comprises four meticulously restored 18th-century townhouses and a specially commissioned contemporary Garden Wing that is arranged around two private period gardens.

 

 

 

6 B&BS THAT ARE ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY

Looking for a luxurious city centre stay or a cosy cottage getaway in a rural idyll? Ireland’s B&Bs are the perfect blend of character, charm and that famous Irish welcome.

 

 

 

IRELAND'S MUSIC MAKERS

In Ireland, you’ll find that music is in our DNA. These sweet sounds are enabled by our talented master crafters; people who are dedicated to creating the tools of the trade using traditional handcrafting methods and beautiful design. Here are five of the finest…

 

 

 

6 BEACH BEAUTIES IN IRELAND

Like the seaside? We have literally 1000s to choose from around Ireland, each one more stunning than the next. Sheer beauty aside, we’ve chosen six places where you can do more than just lie on a sun lounger!

 

 

 

HISTORICAL IRISH WOMEN

Meet the inspiring and sometimes deadly women of Ireland's Ancient East. Selfless saints, wicked sinners and pioneering heroes ahead of their time: join us as we trace the legacies of these remarkable women.