2017 US SYMPHONY TOUR
The Celtic Thunder 2017 US Symphony Tour kicks off in Miami, FL on 14th of November 2017, following Celtic Thunder’s 10th Anniversary Cruise. This will be the second Symphony Tour for Celtic Thunder, who will depart from their traditional and critically-acclaimed large set productions to perform ‘Fan Favorites’ and some brand new material from their ‘Inspirational’ album which will be released this September, in a dynamic live music experience accentuated by the instrumentals of a full symphony orchestra.
VIP ARTIST EVENT PASSES
Have you ever wanted to meet the Celtic Thunder Principal Singers? Well, you can at the Celtic Thunder Artist Events during the 2017 Symphony Tour and be a part of a live Q & A after the show. Be sure to bring your camera and have your photo take with 2 of the Celtic Thunder Performers.
AUTHENTIC IRISH RECIPES - JULY 2017
This month, we have a wonderful garlicy potato salad recipe, lamb with nectarines and gorgeous moist chocolate brownies for that little late afternoon treat! Lamb farming is a very traditionally meal here in Ireland. Because of our mild weather, lambs are normally outside all year and are primarily grass fed making it nearly organic! This makes lamb the perfect meal choice for all the family.
DONEGAL BEACHES
Donegal has a coastline of 722 miles and it has the most gorgeous beaches to walk on, swim, sail or just take in the breathtakingly seascapes. There is way too many to mention so instead we have picked the 12 blue flagged beaches. Blue flagged beaches mean the water is clean, the beaches are clean and environmentally managed and they are safe to swim in.
CELTIC THUNDER INSPIRATIONAL CD
We are delighted to offer Fans the opportunity to be the first to hear snippets of songs from our upcoming Celtic Thunder INSPIRATIONAL CD release.
As we come up to the start of our 10 Year Anniversary celebration, along with the 15 BRAND NEW RECORDINGS featuring Ryan, Damian, Emmet, Michael & Neil, as a bonus for our fans, we have added tracks by George (still so sadly missed by us all), Keith, Paul & Daniel bringing the album up to a whopping 21 songs.
As always, Celtic Thunder PLATINUM & GOLD Fan Club Members will receive their designated Fan Club Merchandise Discount at check-out, so be sure to log in to your profile to receive the applied discount. Set to release on September 15th, 2017, Celtic Thunder’s NEW 21 track Inspirational CD is now available to pre-order and you can listen to samples of the songs in this link.
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MALIN HEAD
Malin Head, in County Donegal, is renowned for its rugged coastal landscape and its beautiful beaches. The area is steeped in history and folklore. Malin Head is an area for all tastes, including walking, fishing, swimming, photography, studying rock formations or rare flora and it is close to Inishowen’s splendid golf courses
TOMMY FLEMING – VOICE OF HOPE DVD
This month’s issue features Tommy Fleming’s DVD ‘Voice Of Hope’ as the DVD of the month.
The recording took place in the Basilica at Knock, Co Mayo. Filmed before an audience of 5000, Tommy Fleming’s Voice of Hope is a collection of uplifting and inspirational music that pays tribute to the sacred place where Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to 15 people in August of 1879.
IRISH JOKE OF THE MONTH
SAIL NOW/PAY LATER FINANCING OPTION
We cannot wait to celebrate 10 years of Celtic Thunder with our fans this November on board the 2017 Celtic Thunder 10th Anniversary Cruise. Celtic Thunder and Rose Tours has made joining us on the High Seas this November even easier with the SAIL NOW/ PAY LATER program, with various financing options to fit your budgeting needs.
GO VISIT DONEGAL
There are a million reasons to visit this wild and wonderful county, from the rich cultural heritage to the breathtaking adventures everyone can enjoy. You can be sure that quality is guaranteed on your holiday to Donegal, so prepare to be surprised!
DANIEL O’DONNELL – 'FORTY SHADES OF GREEN'
A collection of Daniel O’Donnell’s earliest recordings. Made in 1984 Daniel sings Irish songs including ‘Galway Bay’, ‘Forty Shades of Green’ and ‘The Old Rustic Bridge’.
Daniel O’Donnell is without a doubt, one of Ireland’s greatest loved and brilliant performer.
Daniel grew up in Kincasslagh, Co Donegal.
ROCK CLIMBING & ABSEILING
The county of Donegal contains more climbable rock than the rest of Ireland boasting two major Irish mountain ranges, over thousand kilometers of coastline, one hundred sea stacks and many diverse climbing locations from the mudstone roofs at Muckross in the South West of the county to Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point.
DOAGH FAMINE VILLIAGE
Doagh Famine Village tells the story of a Donegal family and community living on the edge of Donegal and surviving from Famine times right up to the present day. A visit here also helps explain the road to peace in Northern Ireland, Ireland in the Celtic Tiger years and the 2008 economic collapse. Doagh Famine Village contains a wide selection of actual size attractions, including some original dwellings which were still inhabited up to 20 years ago.
THE DONEGAL CYCLE ROUTE
The Donegal Cycle Route will bring you around the beautiful coastline and through some of our County’s most spectacular landscapes. In order to plan your journey the cycle route has been broken down into 14 Sections or Stages. It will take you into or close to the services and tourist centres of Mountcharles, Inver, Ardara, Dungloe, Loughanure, Crolly, Dunlewey, Creeslough, Glen, Milford, Ramelton and Letterkenny.
AROUND AND ABOUT IN BUNDORAN
Bundoran is a sandy beach facing Donegal Bay and the Atlantic. With Bundoran’s main street only 250 meters away, there are lots of activities to get involved in and many amenities within walking distance, including cafes, restaurants and hotels.The beach is very popular with surfers, but beginners are advised to be aware of the rocks and reefs, which can be very dangerous.
TERMON HOUSE - DUNGLOE
Termon House, set on a stunning beachfront location along the Wild Atlantic Way, is a perfect escape destination. Located in the heart of the Gaeltacht area this property is ideal for a true 'get away from it all' holiday. Whether it is searching the beach for treasure, mixing with the locals or simply a wish to while away the time reading in front of the open fire, Termon House ticks all the boxes.
GLENCOLMCILLE FOLK VILLAGE
The Folk Village Museum is a cluster of several small cottages, called a ‘clachan’, perched on a hillside overlooking the sandy curve of Glen Bay Beach in the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) of South West Donegal. Designed, built and maintained by the local people, the Folk Village is one of Ireland's best living-history museums.
THE IRISH LANDMARKS TRUST
Each month, we will bring you an alternative house, lighthouse or your very own castle from The Irish Landmark Trust. These are not hotels but if you fancy something a little different when visiting Ireland, this is an excellent option and also a way of conserving historic properties. Below is some information on the Landmark Trust.
GWEEDORE, THE HEART OF THE GAELTACHT AREA
Gweedore (Irish version; Gaoth Dobhair) is in the heart of the Gaeltacht area. Gaeltacht means an area that mainly speaks the Irish language. It is the largest Irish speaking area in Ireland. Gweedore is very famous for its Irish music and has many famous Irish musicians from the area including Clannad, Enya and Altan. Gweedore is in the northwest of Donegal.
IRISH MYTHS & LEGENDS - THE CHASE OF THE GILLA DACAR
In the reign of Cormac mac Art, grandson of Conn of the Hundred Battles, the order of precedence and dignity in the court of the High King at Tara was as follows: First came great Cormac, the kingly, the hospitable, warrior and poet, and he was supreme over all.
HARVEY’S POINT HOTEL, CO DONEGAL
Hidden in the hills of Donegal, Harvey’s Point is a unique, luxurious 64 bedroom hotel featuring the very best in accommodation to international standards, fine dining cuisine and traditional Irish hospitality. Owned and managed by the Swiss family Gysling, this hotel has developed into the market leader of the Northwest and is striving to become one of the leading hotels in Ireland.
HISTORICAL DOE CASTLE IN SHEEPHAVEN BAY
Doe Castle sits deep in Sheephaven Bay, in a spectacular location on the shore near Creeslough village. It was a stronghold of the MacSweeney Clan who came to Donegal from Scotland as Gallowglasses (professional fighters).
GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK, CASTLE & GARDENS
Glenveagh National Park is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north west of County Donegal.
KEALYS SEAFOOD BAR - GREENCASTLE
Kealys Seafood Bar has been family run since its inception in 1989, the year that James and Tricia Kealy, with young family in tow, returned to his childhood home in Greencastle, together transforming it from the pub his parents had run into the perfect site to put into practice all they had learned from their years working in the cooking and hospitality
Industry.
KILLYBEGS, CO DONEGAL
Killybegs is the second largest fishing port in the county and on the island of Ireland. It is located on the south coast of the county, north of Donegal Bay, near Donegal Town. The town is situated at the head of a scenic harbor and at the base of a vast mountainous tract extending northward.