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Sorcha, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Fialla, Arise & Go, Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Byrne Brothers, Cherish The Ladies, Poitín, Ian Fontova, The Gothard Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits,, Mànran, Screaming Orphans

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:06 - Sorcha "Stomp the Floor / Slide from Grace / The Mouse in the Kitchen" from Stomp the Floor

4:07 - WELCOME

7:24 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Limerick Liftoff/Little - Leaf Linden (slip jigs)" from Whirring Wings

10:15 - Fialla "Little Drummer" from Home & Away

14:00 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone /

The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place

19:11 - Marc Gunn "Selkie’s Life" from Come Adventure With Me

22:48 - FEEDBACK

25:57 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "John Lover" from Twelve Months & A Day

30:24 - The Byrne Brothers "Trip to Herve's" from single

32:42 - Cherish The Ladies "Broken Wings" from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies

37:56 - Poitín "The Maid Of Amsterdam" from One For The Road

40:50 - THANKS

44:34 - Ian Fontova "The Giants Path" from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2

46:55 - The Gothard Sisters "Wise One" from Dragonfly

51:08 - Marc Gunn and Dancing With Hobbits "Prancing Pony" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

53:40 - Mànran "Foghar" from Ùrar

58:04 - CLOSING

1:01:00 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies

1:03:36 - CREDITS

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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It was a bit of a challenge, but I launched the 2024 Kickstarter for the podcast. It was a challenge because I’m just over two weeks out from having hip replacement surgery. It’s incredible that they can do this major surgery and just two weeks later I am walking. I mean, I am still working hard every day to strengthen my leg, but just wow.

Nevertheless, I only had two episodes in the can. And I’m struggling to stay on top of the podcast, let alone launch a Kickstarter. But the Kickstarter is designed to promote the podcast, so it makes sense to launch it as soon as possible.

Anyway, if you love the podcast, hearing all of this great music each and every week, even when I’m kinda down for the count. If you want to preserve your love of the best Celtic songs and tunes of 2024. If you want to celebrate Celtic culture through music, please consider supporting the Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

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As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app. All that for as little as $3 per month.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Rebecca Ashworth, Seamus, William Brian Sachs, Michael, Mike Degan, Oscar García Muñoz, Matt Bergen

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TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland’s southeast corner. We’ll visit a whiskey distillery. We’ll see castles and a windmill. We’ll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember.

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Christopher Patrick emailed: “Hello, Marc! I was just listening to the most recent 'cast, and enjoyed it as always.

I was also happy to hear you mention my artwork for the upcoming kickstarter album pin. However, I need to say, my name is Toler. I know my email is MrChristopherPatrick, but my full name is Christopher Patrick Toler. Having a couple of cousins who are ALSO named Chris Toler, (and wanting the signature 'Chris P.' for a comic strip I also do, prompted the use of my middle name.

I now find myself attempting to start a brand, 'Tolergraphics,' and believe having my correct name mentioned along with talk of my designs would be helpful.

Thank you in advance for addressing this,

Christopher (Patrick) Toler

P.S. Still love listening to the podcast. I'm happy to be a small part of it!”

Cheryl Arvio emailed: "Dear Marc, Loved the interview with Shannon Heaton, especial...