CELTIC THUNDER X OUT MARCH 2
The 10th Anniversary Releases CELTIC THUNDER - 'X', out March 2, 2018! The all new CELTIC THUNDER X Deluxe Double CD, Deluxe Double DVD packages, is to be released on March 2, 2018. The releases celebrate our 10th Anniversary, and the Celtic Thunder X tour of 75 cities across the US and Canada which will begin in the fall of 2018.
The brand new music and footage from CELTIC THUNDER X is also a highly anticipated television special, which will begin airing nationally in the US on March 1, 2018. This special was filmed in Dublin on October 30, 2017 at the Helix Theatre. The Celtic Thunder shows have aired over 22,500 times across 50 states on PBS. The group is among the top five audience-generating acts on the network.
ONE HUNDRED MILLION VIEWS FOR CELTIC THUNDER
WOW, we are thrilled. The Celtic Thunder YouTube channel has surpassed the one hundred million views. This is big news as it means our Celtic Thunder family is growing and growing. We are thrilled and very excited about this big news! There are lots of Celtic Thunder videos to view so check it out here.
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY
So, it’s that time of the year again, coming up to St Patrick’s Day when the whole world celebrates its Irishness and there is green everywhere. It only feels like yesterday since I was writing about Patrick’s Day 2017. I have to say this is a lovely time of the year in Ireland as we start to see a nice stretch in the evenings. We are very lucky here in Ireland with the 4 seasons, you really see changes every month and it’s great to see new life appearing in the garden and the Spring flowers popping their heads up. Yes, we get a lot of rain but sure isn’t that what makes the Ireland so green!
To celebrate our National Saints Day, we have a 10% discount on the St Patrick’s store and we have some wonderful new gift items that Elaine and Declan have sourced for you. These new items will enhance your feeling of Irishness and will also make great gifts for friends and loved ones so check out our new St Patrick’s Day store and happy shopping!
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RECIPES ST. PATRICK WOULD BE PROUD OF!
To celebrate St. Patricks Day, we have found some lovely traditional and maybe not so traditional recipes for the month of green that’s coming up. We start with Oysters, which we know are an acquired taste but if you do like them, they are lovely with a creamy pint of stout. A traditional Dublin coddle and to finish it all off and add some fun, a St. Patrick’s Day jelly infused with alcohol.
FAN CLUB CORNER
We got some great photos for our Fan club corner this month. Some of the photos featured are from the cruise and our VIP events. The VIP events are very special for us, as it’s a great time to meet the fans up close and personal. The guys are very much looking forward to the big tour in September and especially the VIP events.
AN OPEN LETTER FROM A FAN
A thank you letter from Ashley Hamilton.
VISIT BELFAST & CO. ANTRIM
We would totally recommend Belfast and Co Antrim if you come to Ireland. I know I say it every month but if you could all come to visit for 6 months, you could get the whole country covered so that’s what I’m really recommending but honestly, if you hire a car, you could get an awful lot in in over 3 weeks.
2 WONDERFUL PUBS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Mc Collam’s is a friendly pub in Mill Street Cushendall, Co Antrim and is where all the tourists make for in search of authentic Irish traditional music and singing. The Old Yard is an enjoyable area for a quiet chat with friends. The Bottling store in the background has a piano for a sing along. Here you may just meet Liz Weir, the local story teller, who spins many a good yarn.
IRISH JOKE - THREE BEERS FOR BROTHERS
An Irishman moves into a tiny hamlet in County Kerry, walks into the pub and promptly orders three beers. The bartender raises his eyebrows, but serves the man three beers, which he drinks quietly at a table, alone. An hour later, the man has finished the three beers and orders three more.
THE TITANIC BELFAST
Only in Belfast can you trace the Titanic story to its source, discover the passion and pride of those who designed and built her and relive the excitement of the Titanic era when the city was at the height of its powers. Now you can relive the Titanic story as never before, at the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience, Titanic Belfast. Come and share the moment with us!
THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
For centuries, countless visitors have marveled at the majesty and mystery of the Giants Causeway. At the heart of one of Europe's most magnificent coastlines its unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of Atlantic storms. The rugged symmetry of the columns never fails to intrigue and inspire our visitors. To stroll on the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time.
GAME OF THRONES - NORTHERN IRELAND
Home to more Seven Kingdoms locations than anywhere else in the world, Northern Ireland has truly earned its title as Game of Thrones® Territory
Explore the real-world Westeros. In Northern Ireland, the lush River-lands lie side-by-side with the Iron Islands, the Dothraki Sea and Winterfell are neighbors and you never know when you might come upon a direwolf. Follow the stories of of the Seven Kingdoms, in Game of Thrones® Territory.
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE CO ANTRIM
Bunk Campers Camper-van Hire Northern Ireland offer affordable and stylish camper-vans and motor-homes for hire from depots only minutes from Belfast, Dublin and Edinburgh airports. Choose from the budget two person roadie to six person motor-homes, there is something to suit everyone!
ANDREW JACKSON COTTAGE
Ulster-Scots thatched cottage with exhibition dedicated to Andrew Jackson, 7th president of USA. Located less than a mile from the Town Centre, off the Larne Road, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a traditional thatched Ulster-Scots farmhouse built in 1750s.
BELFAST CASTLE ESTATE
For generations, Cave Hill has been synonymous with Belfast, with its imposing outline visible throughout the city. The landmark, named for the five caves located on the side of the cliffs, contains a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features, including Belfast Castle.
BELFAST – ST. GEORGE’S MARKET
The present St. George's Market, built 1890-1896, is one of Belfast's oldest attractions. The market is home to some of the finest fresh produce, with customers travelling near and far to sample the delights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday markets.
CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL – WALKING TOUR
On the 31st March 1996 Crumlin Road Gaol slammed shut its doors for what many thought would be the final time, but, on the 19th November 2012 the chains fell off and HMP Belfast was reborn as a major visitor attraction and conference centre.
RATHLIN ISLAND, CASTLEBRIDGE, CO ANTRIM
Amidst the rugged landscape of this beautiful island, let your mind wander and discover a tranquility and beauty that is so unexpected. The ferry to Rathlin Island travels just six miles across the Sea of Moyle. This island is six miles long, one mile wide, "L" shaped and home to a slowly increasing population of around 140 people.
THE GLENS OF ANTRIM
From the County Antrim town of Larne, rugged cliffs stretch north for 80 miles, broken only by nine deep green glens, each with its own unique character. First stop, Ballygally, where, no surprise in a land steeped in legend, the hotel is reputed to have a (friendly) ghost.
5 REASONS BELFAST TASTES AMAZING
Belfast is one of Europe’s most exciting food destinations. Tuck in and get ready for a taste sensation! Belfast’s food scene is buzzing. Whether it’s delis and markets laden with super-fresh local produce, sleek city centre restaurants, or old-school favourites like fish and chips and the Ulster Fry, the capital of Northern Ireland is fast becoming a true food hero.
LAGAN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
The Lagan Valley Regional Park is located between Stranmillis, Belfast and Union locks, Lisburn and covers some 4,500 acres of countryside and 11 miles of riverbank. The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails. The backbone of the Regional Park is the River Lagan and towpath - offering miles of level walking in tranquil, attractive surroundings.
OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY CO. LTD
Old Bushmills in Co Antrim is Ireland’s oldest working whiskey distillery. Come and watch whiskey making take place and enjoy a wee taster too. Experience a guided tour of Ireland's only "grain to glass" distillery and discover some of the trade secrets learned over 400 years of distilling.
DISCOVER YOUR IRISH & SCOTTISH HERITAGE
Visit the land of your ancestors and make 2018 the year of discovery by joining the Ulster Historical Foundation to celebrate 300 years and more of Irish migration. Learn about the history of Ireland and your ancestors' lives and migration experiences first-hand through a number of special events planned in 2018.