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Philadelphia Fleadh: Right on Schedule

Philadelphia Fleadh: Right on Schedule

It hasn’t been easy, but Frank Daly and CJ Mills have this day-long Irish Woodstock pretty much nailed down. Here’s an update on the June 22 event.

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From Celtic Girl to Celtic Woman

Chloë Agnew was still in secondary school when she was asked to appear in a show that became an Irish musical juggernaut. Now 23, she says, she still finds performing in the show a thrill.

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Still Bringing Music to Ambler

Former Ambler restaurateur Gerry Timlin has helped add music to Ambler’s annual art festival–and surprise! It’s not all Irish.

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Anatomy of a Pipe Band

What’s that little pouch called? And the funny hat? And where can you see the area’s best bagpipe bands this summer? Check out our new interactive app.

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Coming Soon!

Could this be Philly’s new destination festival? Frank Daly hopes so. The Jamison Celtic Rock front man and partner, fiddler CJ Mills, are putting together a one-day. 5-stage fest on June 22 to showcase all local Irish culture has to offer.

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The McGill Family Singers

The Philadelphia Ceili Group’s Singers’ Session Welcomes Their Donegal Guests

From Donegal to Philadelphia, the McGill family was the featured guest at this month’s Ceili Group Singers’ Session.

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The CD the Audience Demanded

When the Philly-based John Byrne Band toured the US last year, the fans hit the merchandise table in search of the Irish songs the band played in between their original material. Big problem–there wasn’t such a CD. There is now.

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Tommy Joyner of Milkboy Recording, chatting with uilleann piper Tim Hill.

Here’s Where to Buy “Ceili Drive”

A lot of people have been asking us that! We’ve set up a secure online store. Check it out … and check out.

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