"The Heart of Neolithic Orkney” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Scotland that consists of four of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Orkney itself is an archipelago off Scotland’s northern coast.
Movie Review: "Sheep Detectives"
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On May 8, 2026, “The Sheep Detectives” movie was released in theaters. The movie tells the tale of a herd of sheep who seek to figure out who murdered their shepherd. The movie stars Hugh Jackman as George Hardy.
Irish American Heritage Museum Elects New Board of Trustees Chair
The Irish American Heritage Museum (IAHM), a museum in Albany, New York, that is dedicated to preserving Irish American history and culture, has elected Denise Murphy McGraw as its new Chair of its Board of Trustees. This is McGraw’s second three-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Museum.
Album Review: "Songs for the Spine" by The Royston Club
"Songs for the Spine" by The Royston Club
Book Review: "Three Bags Full" by Leonie Swann
"Three Bags Full" by Leonie Swann
“Three Bags Full” is a book written by Leonie Swann and translated into English by Anthea Bell. It tells the story of a herd of sheep whose shepherd, George Glenn, is murdered. Together, the sheep work together to figure out who killed their shepherd. The story takes place in Glennkill, Ireland.
Album Review: "Love Me Too Well, I’ll Retire” by Katie Greson-MacLeod
"Love Me Too Well, I'll Retire" by Katie MacLeod
On July 4, 2025, Scottish musician Katie Gregson-MacLeod
released her album, “Love Me Too Well, I’ll Retire.” The album was written
while Gregson-MacLeod was in London.Gregson-MacLeod switched from a big label that focused on the next viral hit to an independent label run by a friend of hers. This allowed her the freedom to write music on her terms and not have to worry so much about the numbers.
Celtic Crafts: Celtic Charm Bracelet
Celtic Charm Bracelet
Charm bracelets are a fun way to showcase something or various things that mean a lot to the person wearing the bracelet. There are a variety of charm options out there, so finding ways to make a charm bracelet unique is easy and fun. One way to make a themed bracelet is to find charms having to do with Celtic music, whether it means general song titles or song titles of a specific band. This particular charm bracelet features charms that correlate to High Kings songs, but many of these songs are traditional Celtic songs.
Album Review: "For The People" by Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys "For The People"
Irish American punk band Dropkick Murphys released their album, “For the People,” on November 7, 2025. The album consists of 17 songs, and although the YouTube playlist of the album labels the extra tracks as bonus songs, the track list on the band’s merch site has them as a part of the album without any additional labels.
Celtic Crafts: Junk Journal
Junk journaling has become popular over the past few years. People use it to gather things like movie tickets and other things that would normally get thrown away, and put them in a notebook or journal. I decided to use it as a way to gather things pertaining to the Celtic world. I have included things like tags with sayings, concert tickets, movie tickets, news articles, and more.
Movie Review: "Sing Street"
Sing Street
“Sing Street” is a movie that takes place in Ireland. It is about a boy named Conor who writes music to cope with family issues. Due to financial hardship, he switches schools and forms a band. The movie was directed by John Carney and stars Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton.
Album Review: "Fall Back" by Florence Road
"Fall Back" by Florence Road
On June 20, Irish rock band Florence Road released their latest album, “Fall Back.” The album consists of five (or six or seven) songs and is the band’s debut mixtape. It was released via Warner Records. The all-female band features Lily Aron on vocals, Emma Brandon on guitar, Ailbhe Barry on bass, and Hannah Kelly on drums.
Missing Person Alert: Ronan Strain
Missing person: Ronan Strain
Irish Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Ronan Strain. Strain was last seen in Smithfield, Co. Dublin, Ireland, and it is believed that he traveled to Howth in Co. Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He has been missing since this date.
Movie Review: "Irish Wish"
"Irish Wish"
“Irish Wish” tells the story of a book editor who travels to Ireland for the wedding of her friend and the author of a book she edited. She makes a wish, and things do not turn out how they were planned. The movie was directed by Janeen Damien and stars Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers, and Alexander Vlahos. It was written by Kirsten Hansen and released in 2024.
Album Review: "Land of the Noon-Day Moon" by Boxing Robin
"Land of the Noon-Day Moon" by Boxing Robin
On February 27, 2026, Tennessee-based band Boxing Robin released their second album, “Land of the Noon-Day Moon.” The album features music from the Irish, Scottish, French, English, and Breton traditions. The songs that have words and vocals are sung in English and French.
Book Review: "The Hug" by Eoin McLaughlin
"The Hug" by Eoin McLaughlin
“The Hug” is the debut book by Irish author Eoin McLaughlin. The book was released in 2019. It tells the tale of two animals who are feeling sad and are asking other animals for a hug. Their journey is upsetting, but then something truly special happens. It was named a 'Book of the Year' by The Guardian and has been translated in over 25 languages.
Album Review: "Forward" by Swell Season
"Forward" by Swell Season
On July 11, 2025, Swell Season released their latest album, “Forward.” The rock duo consists of Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová. The album consists of eight songs and is available across streaming platforms. It was produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson.
Celtic Events: June 2026
Celtic Events: June 2026
Celtic Connections: Celtic Woman and Celtic Thunder
Anyone who watches PBS often will likely be familiar with Celtic Woman and Celtic Thunder. While many people may be able to notice small similarities, there are connections between the two groups that go beyond what meets the eye.
Album Review: "Ghost Dance" by Crow Black Chicken
"Ghost Dance" by Crow Black Chicken
Irish rock band Crow Black Chicken released their latest album, “Ghost Dance,” on June 13, 2025. They are a blues rock trio from Ireland’s deep south, playing music inspired by Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Gov’t Mule. “Ghost Dance” is the band’s fourth album
The album was produced and mixed by Philip Magee, who has
worked with bands like Kodaline and The Script. It was recorded in GAF Studios in
County Tipperary, Ireland. This was the band’s first time in the studio since
the release of their 2016 album. Crow Black Chicken features Christ O'Hanlon on
guitar and vocals, Stephen McGrath on bass, and Gev Barrett on drums.
Right off the bat with “Bottom Feeders,” this album lets listeners
know that it means serious rock business. Each song has a different feel and
vibe, but they all echo back to the band’s overall voice that they have honed. Not
every song is a hard-hitting rock song, but this shows the band’s skill in
doing different things and doing them well. The slower songs show that the band
can do several things well.
The album only has eight songs, but each song is so jam-packed
with music that it feels like it has more songs. While artists generally want
their listeners to crave more of their music once an album ends, that is not
always a good thing. This album fills the listeners’ cups up without overflowing
them or leaving listeners thirsting for more. It is solid as it is, with only
eight songs.
This album’s mixing is exquisite. It is obvious that Magee
has worked hard to perfect his craft, and his success with other groups has
been rightfully earned. The vocals are crystal clear, and the backing
instruments are in perfect balance with the vocal track.
Overall, this album is a great album for rock fans,
especially those who love the likes of Thin Lizzy or even Pearl Jam. “Bottom
Feeders” is the only song that is labeled as explicit. There is a wide diversity
of rock songs on the album, so listeners who are not fans of the hard rock songs
like “Bottom Feeders” will still find something they enjoy.
Track List:
1. Bottom Feeders
2. Fire and Blood
3. Hot Molasses
4. The Longest Time
5. Dark Matters
6. Make It Right
7. Terlingua
8. Heavy Rain
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TV Show Review: "From That Small Island"
“From That Small Island’ is a TV show about Ireland that is aired on PBS. The first episode is called “From the Beginning” and talks about the beginnings of Ireland, from ancient times to Viking rule. The rest of the
The show is very informative. Not only does it talk about Ireland, but it also talks about other things going on near Ireland and how those things influenced Irish history. It brings in archaeology to talk about Ireland’s earliest inhabitants.
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