 Tune in tonight (6PM or Midnight Irish time) for the Irish Aires show. To hear a live streaming show go here. To hear it in the KPFT archives go here To see our playlists go to: http://confessor.kpft.org/playlist/pl_shows.php Find On Going Irish Events in the Houston area by clicking here. ALL items (see details below) -04/19/14 - Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 in Houston *04/25/14 - The Jig is Up at the Boulevard Coffee – Date Corrected -04/26-27 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games -05/01/14 - Look Behind You! At the University of St. Thomas -05/03/14 - Houston Gaels GAA Tournament Schedule -05/03/14 - Old Man Marley & the Dead Rabbits at Walters Houston *05/03/14 - Blaggards @ Dan Electro's Guitar Bar *05/15/14 - Flying Fish Sailors at the Mucky Duck -05/23-26 - Rabbits at The 2014 Comicpalooza *05/30/14 - Blaggards at the Ashford Pub -06/07/14 - The 2014 Houston Beer Fest w/ The Dead Rabbits *06/20/14 - Blaggards at the Ashford Pub *07/04/14 - Blaggards 10 year Anniversary at the Ashford Pub -08/21/14 - Blaggards at T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse in Kemah --- Sia Beaton: Got my diploma this week - FIVE years CANCER FREE !! --- Kelly Devlin (aka Married Patrick Blaggard Devlin) has Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She & Patrickneed our help. Our prayers & helping out (volunteering to drive OR run some errands for her) would be great. But they also could use financial support. To volunteer to help send her a message on FB; To donate to financially, send her a check to Irish Aires, KPFT, 419 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006. Thanks! ----------- Informal Irish Language Lessons at Jason's Deli We are located at Jason's Deli. As you enter turn to your left we are at the table by the window to the outside patio. 2611 S Shepherd Square Houston, TX 77098 (713) 520-6728 Classes are held each Wednesday evening between 6pm-8pm Informal group who get together and learn Irish at their own pace. Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, song, stories and other fun stuff tailored to suit the curious traveler. $10.00 donation for time and materials Tim Theisen --------- Austin is trying to start a chapter of the AOH. They need a few more members to make their chapter official. If you have any interest contact Mike Joyce at mpjoyceli@gmail.com ORAOHTexas@yahoo.com They are the oldest & largest Irish Catholic group in the US. The AOH is a place to meet like minded Irish Americans who share the same values & beliefs. Their mission is to promote Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity in Austin, TX This is a local, provisional organization as they recruit new members in Austin, TX and the surrounding communities. The timeline for the organization is to become recognized by AOH nationals by summer 2014; apply for 501(c)3 status; and become a recognized, tax-exempt, charitable organization by no later than 2015. --------- This year is the 97th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising. If you hadn't heard the following, I thought you might be interested. It was done for CBS radio in 1966 for the 50th anniversary. The narrator is Charles Kurwalt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kuralt) was the narrator: Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvMs74E3Wc (Preview) Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5NsMOh_4eE (Preview) Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsKBdMee8U (Preview) Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz_tRjkUVs (Preview) Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6DM1J83bjY (Preview) Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JPJ6i_cCY (Preview) These were uploaded to YouTube thanks to K Ryan http://www.youtube.com/user/markev123 There are loads of great pictures & other Irish Stuff. So Join the Irish Aires Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/groups/35456222064/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *04/25/14 - The Jig is Up at the Boulevard Coffee – Date Corrected The Jig Is Up! will be making a rare coffee house appearance at Boulevard Coffee, 1080 Heights (was Waldo's, now skillfully and beautifully remodeled). April 25 (Friday, 7:00 pm) Come on out and here what we have up our sleeves! The time of the show has been moved up to 7:00 pm, because they close at 9:00 pm! ******************************************** -04/26-27 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games The Celts "invade" Houston April 26 & 27, 2014 for a weekend of music, competitions, food and fun at the Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games. The Festival is held at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club and presented by the Houston Highland Games Association. Three stages of rock and traditional Celtic music run continuously throughout the weekend, including a special entertainment stage for kids featuring our own Irish Faerie, Willow and her Giant and storyteller Rickey Pittman. The McAnelly main stage features Scottish singer/songwriter Brian McNeill, international super group Rathkeltair, Houston's own Murder the Stout and Dallas traditional Irish band Flashpoint. The Ceilidh Stage features local and regional bands Celtic Voyage, Constant Billy, Wyndnwyre, The Traveling Murphy's, The Pirates of Bedlam, Earl Grey in the Morning, Dene Foy and, making their debut at the Festival, the Dead Rabbits. Children and parents alike will have the opportunity to explore the Celtic Nations by visiting our clans and societies and getting their Celtic Passport stamped. At the end of their "journey" a special gift from Walkers Shortbread will be waiting. Arts and crafts featuring the culture of the Celtic Nations will provide take home art. With golf being a product of Scotland, what could be more appropriate than a round of putt putt golf? The Festival features competitions in bagpipe, Highland dance, and Scottish heavy athletics, including the tossing of the caber, or, as Americans like to say, throwing the telephone pole. The children have their own athletic competition with a wee caber to toss (fence post). For fun, the Festival will host a shortbread competition on Saturday with celebrity judges. On Sunday, to the ladies' delight, we have the Bonniest Knees contest. Blind folded lady judges will determine the beauty and form of kilted gentleman's knees. Exhibitions include the clans (Scottish families), genealogists, historians, and artists. The Celtic Market holds a treasure trove of shopping with everything from kilts and tartan sashes to musical instrument and jewelry. Food vendors offer the delights of Scottish cuisine with haggis, Highland Beef burgers, and meat pies, as well as American festival favorites. Sponsoring the Festival this year are The British School of Houston, Granite PR, Matt Carter, Steve McIntyre and Walkers Shortbread. For more details and ticket information see www.HoustonHighlandgames.com or e-mailpresident@houstonhighlandgames.com About the Houston Highland Games Association: HHGA is 501 (c) 3 charitable organization dedicated to promoting the culture, history and arts of Scotland and the other Celtic Nations. HHGA and its partners will donate over 350 Festival tickets to risk children through a partnerhip with Texas TicKids as well as sponsoring school and community presentations on the effect of the Scots Irish on the development of the US. ******************************************** -05/01/14 - Look Behind You! At the University of St. Thomas Thursday, May 1, 2014 Look Behind You! A Father's and Son's Impressions of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland Through Photograph and Song With Steafán Hanvey When: 7:30 pm Where: University of St. Thomas Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston, TX 77006 Look Behind You! is a multi-media performance by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Steafán Hanvey that details how a father and son (both artists) have negotiated the personal and political landscapes of Northern Ireland. Using image and voice, anecdote and memory, the performance showcases the prize-winning photojournalism of Steafán's father, Bobbie Hanvey, along with radio-edits of his interviews with some of Northern Ireland's best-known figures. Steafán's storytelling complements and contextualizes his father's work. View the Center's Website: www.stthom.edu/irishstudies or visit the University's and Center's Calendar, www.stthom.edu , under About UST. Parking and Maps: Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St. Campus Maps are available online www.stthom.edu, under About UST, Maps and Directions, or use the search box on the top right corner of the Web site and search Maps. Physical address: William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies University of St. Thomas 4206 Yoakum Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 Mailing Address: Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, Director William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 Website Address: www.stthom.edu/irishstudies ******************************************** -05/03/14 - Houston Gaels GAA Tournament Schedule Here are the details of this year's Houston Based Tournament just so you have them in writing. Date: Saturday May 3rd Eclipse Soccer Fields 1700 Glenn Lakes Missouri City 77459 Games Schedule: 12pm – c.5.30/6.00pm Houston A vs. Dallas A Austin A vs. San Antonio A Houston B vs. Dallas B Austin B vs. San Antonio B After-party: McElroys on Sandman from 7.30pm Irish Rock Band to play (Band TBC) Awards Ceremony for Man of the match in each game ******************************************* -05/03/14 - Old Man Marley & the Dead Rabbits at Walters Houston 8:00 PM Walters Houston 1120 Naylor St Houston, Texas 77002 More band announcements soon…. All Ages $10 Ticket Link Available Below Doors at 8:00pm ******************************************** *05/03/14 - Blaggards @ Dan Electro's Guitar Bar Saturday, May 3 at 9:00pm Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 E. 24th, Houston, Texas 77009 ******************************************** -05/23-26 - Rabbits at The 2014 Comicpalooza George R Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010 It's true kids! We'll be playing every night of the convention this year folks! COMiCPALOOZA is the largest pop-culture event in the Gulf Coast region. Held every year during Memorial Day weekend. We have expanded to a four-day event so we can increase our programming and entertainment. COMiCPALOOZA now offers over 1,000 hours of programming of all types, including panels, Q&As, workshops, games, concerts, sports matches, demonstrations, performances, and much more. http://www.comicpalooza.com/register/ Convention Hours FRIDAY, MAY 23rd Registration opens at 9 am Programming starts at 10 am Dealers Room opens to VIP members at 11:30 Dealers Room opens at noon Dealers Room closes at 8 pm Convention closes at 2 am SATURDAY, MAY 24TH Registration opens at 9 am Dealers Room opens to VIP members at 9:30 Convention opens at 10:00 am Dealers Room closes at 7 pm Convention closes at 2 am SUNDAY, MAY 25TH Registration opens at 9 am Dealers Room opens to VIP members at 9:30 Convention opens at 10:00 am www.comicpalooza.com ******************************************** *05/30/14 - Blaggards at the Ashford Pub May 30, 2014 - 9:30 pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77077 281-679-6112 http://www.ashfordpub.com/ Tickets: $5 ********************************************* -06/07/14 - The 2014 Houston Beer Fest w/ The Dead Rabbits Saturday, June 7, 2014 Time: 12:00pm Houston Beer Fest Hermann Square Park – 900 Smith St., Houston, Texas 77002101 ******************************************** *05/15/14 - Flying Fish Sailors & the Rogues at the Mucky Duck McGonigels Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston, Texas 77098 7:00 PM - FFS 9:00 PM - TR Flying Fish Sailors Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00 The Flying Fish Sailors began their journeys in 1988 performing Celtic folk, renaissance music and sea songs, then progressed to original songs, humor, parody and folk rock. No strangers to diversity, in their early days the band often played in punk clubs, opening for such notables as The Dead Milkmen, Live Skull, and Shoulders. In recent times the Fish have opened shows for the legendary British folk rockers Steeleye Span, Brother, Tommy Makem, and Altan. The bands' influences range from The Chieftains to Devo. Performing acoustic folk music and original comedy, the Flying Fish Sailors bring together elements from diverse musical styles to create a sound uniquely their own. Their shows combine modern and antique instrumentation, and musical styles from many times and cultures: A place where humorous original songs, Renaissance tunes, American and Celtic folk songs converge with classic rock themes, the blues, and even rap and heavy metal influences. +++++++++++++ The Rogues Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00 Founded in Houston in 1994, The Rogues created a new genre of Celtic music with exceptionally well-played pipes and driving percussion. From street festivals to Scottish Highland games to performing with a symphony orchestra, The Rogues deliver a commanding performance. Starting at the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1994, the band soon began performing out of state and added Scottish Highland Games and Celtic festivals and corporate shows. The band has produced it's own theater show called Celtic Crossroads and performed as a guest artist with the Air Force Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC and had music featured in the 2011 film "Kill the Irishman.". The Rogues have performed in Las Vegas, Scotland, Greece, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Canada, several cruises and all over the United States. Members of the band have competed all over North America and won 1st place at the World Pipe Band Championships. The Rogues have produced 10 albums and 2 DVDs to date and are listed in the official Grammy book for several nominations, though falling short of the final 5. The Rogues have a tradition of supporting charities, sometimes holding their own fundraisers supporting individuals and causes for soldiers. The band even has it's own tartan in the Scottish Register of Tartans. ******************************************** *06/20/14 - Blaggards at the Ashford Pub June 20, 2014 - 9:30 pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77077 281-679-6112 http://www.ashfordpub.com/ Tickets: $5 ******************************************* *07/04/14 - Blaggards 10 year Anniversary at the Ashford Pub July 4th, 2014 – 10:00 pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77077 281-679-6112 http://www.ashfordpub.com/ Tickets: $5 ******************************************* -08/21/14 - Blaggards at T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse in Kemah August 21, 2014 - 6:00 pm T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse 707 Texas 146 Kemah, TX 77565 United States 281-334-2133 http://www.tbonetoms.com |
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Sunday, November 02, 2014
Irish dance teacher profiles: Owen Barrington
From Alaska to Seattle from the world championships to Riverdance, Cass-Barrington Academdy of Irish dancing's Owen Barrington bring his veried experience to students in the classroom.
By Richard Tew
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Irish dance teacher profiles: Darren Maguire
I had a chance to sit down with one of Houston's newest Irish dance teachers Darren Maguire about his experiences with Irish dance. For information about his school, visit www.Maguireacademy.com.
By Richard Tew.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
New Orleans' Hosts A Musical Feast for the Irish Famine | WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM
Monday, October 06, 2014
Aidan brings lively reels, jigs, polkas and songs to University of St. Thomas
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| Austin-based Aidan, a traditional Irish music trio, entertained a gathered crowd Sunday Oct. 5 at the University of St. Thomas' Jones Hall. Sean Nos dancer Erica Braverman also joined in to dance during several tunes. |
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| From left to right: Jeff Moore, Christopher Buckley (fiddle) and Jon Milton played two set of reels, jigs, polkas and a few songs for an enthusiastic crowd at the University of St. Thomas; Jones Hall. The concert was put on by the St. Thomas' William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies. For more information about the various programs and activities the Center for Irish Studies has to offer, please contact Lori Gallagher JD, the Center's director at 713-525-3592 or via email at irishstudies@stthom.edu. More information about Aidan can be found at www.aidanmusic.com or by emailing them at info@aidanmusic.com. |
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Teresa Dolan obituary
Teresa Dolan (1949 - 2014)
Obituary
Teresa
Dolan passed away peacefully September 26th surrounded by her daughters and
close friends. She demonstrated amazing courage, strength, and positivity
throughout her illness. She was born in Navan, Ireland July 8, 1949. Her &
her husband, Raymond Dolan, came to Houston in 1977. They were quickly embraced
by the Houston Irish community and soon called Texas home.
They had two
loving daughters, Jessica and Caitriona (with later "adoptions" of Sarah,
Lindsay, & many more). Teresa was a caring and vibrant woman who dedicated
her life to helping others. A RN for over 40 years, she spent most of her career
at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She will be remembered always for her unwavering
strength, kind heart, amazing smile, and infectious laugh. No one was a stranger
to Teresa. She is survived by her two daughters, Jessica & Caitriona,
siblings: Jim, Paddy, Ailish, Tom, Mary, Josephine, Donal, Bernadette, Peter,
Martha, Louise, Michael, & Sean, and extended adopted family. Teresa is
predeceased by her parents, James & Katherine McKeever, sister Kitty Mongey,
and brother Joseph McKeever. A celebration of Teresa Dolan's life will be held
at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The family asks that you honor Teresa by
wearing her favorite color, purple. Full service details soon available through
Miller Funeral Services.
The Dolan
family would like to say thank you to the amazing staff at St. Luke's Hospital.
We would also like to thank our adopted Houston family. Ma would be so happy to
know that her daughters are being so well cared for.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that those who can donate blood please do so. Also consider organ donation, so that we can keep giving the gift of life.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that those who can donate blood please do so. Also consider organ donation, so that we can keep giving the gift of life.
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Events
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Celtic Chorus meetings
NOVEMBER MEETINGS:
Ongoing:
Irish sessions each week.
Irish music session at The Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk St. each Wednesday beginning around 8:30 p.m.
Irish session at Dunn Bros Coffee in Friendswood each Thursday night about 8 p.m. 201 S. Friendswood Dr.
Irish session each Sunday at Pimlico Pub, located at 810 Waugh Dr. across the street from Whole Foods.
Irish dance classes in the Houston area: Cass-Barrington north Houston and Katy. Www.Cass-Barrington.com.
Nov. 29 - "Zoo Lights" - at the Houston Zoo
***Just added***
Three day introductory Irish dance camp next week: November 24, 25 and 26 from 9-10 a.m in Clear Lake. This is a good way to get the kids out of the house while they are bored during the Thanksgiving break and learn something new. All ages welcome. Email rttew@yahoo.com for more information.
Three day introductory Irish dance camp next week: November 24, 25 and 26 from 9-10 a.m in Clear Lake. This is a good way to get the kids out of the house while they are bored during the Thanksgiving break and learn something new. All ages welcome. Email rttew@yahoo.com for more information.
Michael Londra in concert December 4, at Cullen Performance Hall. More info at 713-462-6647.
December 7. Celtic Christmas with Danny O'Flaherty at the University of St. Thomas' Jones Hall. 3910 Yoakum at 2 p.m.
December 13, Think Lizzy with special guest Eddie Trunk at Concert Pub North, 3427 FM 1960 w. Www.concertpub.com.
Houston Open Platform Feis.
December 13 at Premier Dance Academy, located at 2150 Bay Area Blvd. Starts about 9 a.m. Music and Irish dance competitions. Public welcome. Contact rttew@yahoo.com.
December 27, Irish Aires Christamas party from 6-8 p.m. at the station. 419 Lovett, 77006.
Irish sessions each week.
Irish music session at The Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk St. each Wednesday beginning around 8:30 p.m.
Irish session at Dunn Bros Coffee in Friendswood each Thursday night about 8 p.m. 201 S. Friendswood Dr.
Irish session each Sunday at Pimlico Pub, located at 810 Waugh Dr. across the street from Whole Foods.
Irish dance classes in the Houston area: Cass-Barrington north Houston and Katy. Www.Cass-Barrington.com.
Maguire Academy, Magnolia/Tomball area. Www.maguire.com.
McTeggart, Magnolia area. Www.irishdancehouston.com.
O'Moaileidigh, West University. Www.houstonirishdance.com.
Tew Academy of Irish Dance, Clear Lake and parts south. Www.tewacademy.org.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Kelly Devlin Memorial Service Sat. June 28, 2014 10AM at Ecclesia Church, Houston
Kelly Kissinger Devlin, born May 24, 1970, in Longview, TX, to Edwin Kissinger and Kathy Hogg, passed away on June 14, 2014, in Houston, TX.
Kelly was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Edwin F. and Grace Kissinger, maternal grandparents Mack and Nancy Yates, and first cousin Jeremy Chapman.
Kelly is survived by her husband Patrick James Devlin, their children Conor James (age 15) and Tara Ann-Kathryn (age 10), brother Eric Kissinger, sister Jennifer Nichols, and her parents Ed and Kathy.
Kelly was an RN who worked for United Healthcare, and previously at the clinic of Dr. Lindy Rachel and Hermann Hospital. Kelly was a wonderful wife and mother whose devotion instilled a terrific strength in her loved ones. Her husband Patrick, lead singer and guitarist of the band Blaggards, credits her with making his career a reality. Kelly very much enjoyed crafts and often made custom keychains, magnets and other trinkets for the band.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Ecclesia Church, 1100 Elder Street, Houston, TX, 77007.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Kelly's honor to either of the following:
A) The IBC Network, P.O. Box 908, Friendswood, TX 77546. Online athttp://theibcnetwork.org/donate/
The IBC Network funds research and education regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which Kelly was diagnosed with, as well as scholarships for students who have been impacted by the disease.
B) Bo's Place, 10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054, 713-942-8339. Online at http://www.bosplace.org/donations
Bo's Place is a bereavement center offering grief support services to children, ages 3 to 18, and their families who have experienced the death of a child or an adult in their immediate family, as well as programs for grieving adults. Bo's Place is founded on the belief that grieving children sharing their experiences with each other greatly helps in their grief journey.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Kelly Devlin, RIP
Obituary for Kelly Devlin
May 24, 1970 - June 14, 2014
Houston, Texas | Age 44
Houston, Texas | Age 44
Kelly Devlin, age 44, born May 24, 1970 in Longview, Texas to Edwin and Kathy Kissinger, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Houston, Texas.
A memorial service honoring the life of Kelly will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at a time and location to be determined.
From Patrick: I'm absolutely gutted to inform you all, my wife (Kelly Devlin) passed away this morning (June 14, 2014).
Thanks to each and every one of you for such amazing support throughout this nightmare.
Sincerely,
Patrick.
From Patrick: I'm absolutely gutted to inform you all, my wife (Kelly Devlin) passed away this morning (June 14, 2014).
Thanks to each and every one of you for such amazing support throughout this nightmare.
Sincerely,
Patrick.
Obituary, funeral and service information for Kelly Devlin from Houston, Texas. Funeral services by Joseph J. Earthman Generations Funeral Home.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Blaggards Schedule Changes - Patrick staying close to home
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Kelly Devlin Update #?
Kelly Update #?: Bertha & I went to visit Kelly at Houston Hospice today.
She was in good spirits (even laughed at a few of my jokes). She MIGHT
get out tomorrow, but more likely on Friday. The Girl has spirit! —
watching Criminal Minds with Married Patrick Blaggard Devlin
and Patrick Devlin at Houston Hospice.
GO, Kelly, GO!!!!
Jay Dooling feeling excited with Bertha Richardson Dooling and 2 others at Houston Hospice
2 mins · Houston, TX ·
GO Kelly GO!!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Highland Games & Other important upcoming events.
Check out these Other Important EventsThe Celts "invade" Houston April 26 & 27, 2014 for a weekend of music, competitions, food and fun at the Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games.
The Festival is held at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club and presented by the Houston Highland Games Association. Three stages of rock and traditional Celtic music run continuously throughout the weekend, including a special entertainment stage for kids featuring our own Irish Faerie, Willow and her Giant and storyteller Rickey Pittman. The McAnelly main stage features Scottish singer/songwriter Brian McNeill, international super group Rathkeltair, Houston's own Murder the Stout and Dallas traditional Irish band Flashpoint.
The Ceilidh Stage features local and regional bands Celtic Voyage, Constant Billy, Wyndnwyre, The Traveling Murphy's, The Pirates of Bedlam, Earl Grey in the Morning, Dene Foy and, making their debut at the Festival, the Dead Rabbits.
Children and parents alike will have the opportunity to explore the Celtic Nations by visiting our clans and societies and getting their Celtic Passport stamped. At the end of their "journey" a special gift from Walkers Shortbread will be waiting. Arts and crafts featuring the culture of the Celtic Nations will provide take home art. With golf being a product of Scotland, what could be more appropriate than a round of putt putt golf?
The Festival features competitions in bagpipe, Highland dance, and Scottish heavy athletics, including the tossing of the caber, or, as Americans like to say, throwing the telephone pole. The children have their own athletic competition with a wee caber to toss (fence post). For fun, the Festival will host a shortbread competition on Saturday with celebrity judges. On Sunday, to the ladies' delight, we have the Bonniest Knees contest. Blind folded lady judges will determine the beauty and form of kilted gentleman's knees.***********************************************05/01/14 - Look Behind You! At the University of St. ThomasThursday, May 1, 2014 Look Behind You! A Father's and Son's Impressions of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland
Through Photograph and Song With Steafán Hanvey7:30 pm University of St. Thomas Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston, TX 77006***********************************************-05/03/14 - Houston Gaels GAA Tournament Schedule Saturday May 3rd 12 Noon til 5:30
Eclipse Soccer Fields 1700 Glenn Lakes Missouri City 77459 After-party: McElroys on Sandman from 7.30pm
