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LINKS TO IRISH CULTURE (click on the title to visit the web sites)
Check out some of my favorite web sites!
San Antonio Irish Cultural Society
Promoting Awareness of Irish Culture.
Welcome to Tourism Ireland
On this site you can plan your trip to Ireland, find places to go, things to do and see, check what events will be going on touring suggestions or just learn some interesting facts about Ireland.
Ireland Info
irelandinfo.com is your resource for education information. Whether you're preparing for the SATs, researching higher education options, or just trying to find out how to spell "antidisestablishmentarianism," we've got you covered.
Austin Celtic Association
The Austin Celtic Association is a non-profit organization established to celebrate and promote Celtic culture through music, dance, language, theater, sports, history, and the arts in Central Texas. Since 1997, we have helped share the Celtic culture of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Nova Scotia, Wales and other countries with Austin and Central Texas. We are always looking for new members. Please consider joining our community.
Brobdingnagian Bards
Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin has made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily.
The Legend Of The Claddagh Ring
The Legend of the Claddagh Ring is the story of the mystical and beautiful Claddagh Ring. First told over 300 years ago in the ancient fishing village of the Claddagh, outside the walls of the City of Galway on the west coast of Ireland.
San Antonio Irish Dancers
Celebrating over 30 years in San Antonio. Come join us for classes, for fun or competition. Visit our site for details.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent newspaper, biggest national newspaper, has lots of links of its own. Get the daily news as it happens in Ireland.
The Irish Times
Irish Times newspaper (having been a journalist for so many years, you can see I'm still partial to the craft). This is a solidly written Irish newspaper, a little right wing, but great for reading the heart of Ireland. Includes very good contributions on art and culture.
RTE
Irish television (Radio Telefis Eireann). What a site!
Gaelport
Web site for all things Irish, in Irish. Practice your language skills; it's easier than you think.
The Irish Landmark Trust
Self-catering historic buildings for rent: they are run by the Irish Landmark Trust. The right site if you want to rent your own castle, and be chieftain/king for a week or so in Ireland.
Achill Archaeological Field School
Archeological field school based on Achill Island, off the west (County Mayo) coast of Ireland. The school is devoted to the study of the Deserted Village on Achill's Slievemore Mountain, a village deserted by its inhabitants during the Great Famine of 1845-1848. Had a Summer study and lecture program for students and all those interested in archeology. Good source of info on Irish archeology.
National Museum Of Ireland
The web site for Ireland's amazing National Museum, which can be found in four sites in Ireland. A wealth of info on Irish life, culture, history and times, both old and new. Check out their Museum of Country Life!
Nuacht
The web site for Irish news in Gaelige / Irish language.
Irish Examiner
A very interesting web site run by the Irish Examiner newspaper group; has local newspapers with lots of fascinating local "stuff".
Channel 4
The news from England, this web site is run by Channel 4.
Kennys Irish Bookshop
This is an amazing book store and gallery in Galway - hangout of so many writers and which has a great delivery service.
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