If ever Sons of Anarchy was transmogrified into a Celtic story, Bog Iron would be perfect for the soundtrack. This gritty, driving band harnesses a bedrock of heavy metal. The awesome lead guitar and rolling thunder of the drums and bass will bring down the walls…Continue Reading
Welcome to the Fifth Issue of Celtic Nations Magazine! In “Celtic Heroes & Legends” we explore inspiring folks both ancient and modern. You will find articles on How Our Ancestors Speak to Us, St. Bridget and the Christ Child, An Interview with an Urisk, and More! There are also shortContinue Reading
It’s October, which means Jack o’ Lanterns… but don’t wash them with bleach!
Use vinegar instead.Continue Reading
Welcome to the Fourth Issue of Celtic Nations Magazine! In “Celtic Harvest” we explore Autumn Tidings. You will find articles on Celtic Feasting, Harvest Celebrations, Samhain and More! There are also short stories like “Under A Harvest Moon”, “The Hemlock Tree” and “Confessions of a Banshee”. Enjoy original poems includingContinue Reading
In this issue of Celtic Nations Magazine, we explore worldwide Celtic diaspora, which is why I found our featured musician both fascinating and apropos. Archy J is The Snake Charmer. She is based in New Delhi, India, and her bagpipe videos are watched by millions. Her style is one ofContinue Reading
As a Star Wars fan from the 70’s (I was 12 when the first movie burst on to theater screens and my life was never the same), I was reluctant to try The Mandalorian. Sorry, but I just haven’t been a fan of any of the films following the originalContinue Reading
THIS IS A HIDDEN PAGE – so you just found an Easter Egg! As you know if you’re responding to my Facebook post, I write Fantasy Action, and my novel “Gray Warrior” has been making the rounds at agencies and publishers. However, the book has been rejected recently, and IContinue Reading
Welcome to everyone who just watched Whisky Tasting Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 I would like to extend my personal welcome to everyone who joined us for Whisky Tasting Wednesday. We just ended the live cast, and the whisky is hitting my brain, so I happily greet you all! Tonight IContinue Reading
Metalhead Piper. This isn’t the typical job description that you find on a resume. You might find Metalhead Guitarist or Metalhead Drummer, perhaps even Metalhead Vocalist, but Metalhead Piper? And yet as interesting as this moniker sounds, it doesn’t begin to describe the talents of Pereg Ar Bagol, a multi-facetedContinue Reading
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The Spirit of Communication and ‘The Craic’By Mairéid Sullivan, 1996 Recently I was asked what I thought has survived of ancient Celtic tradition in the same way that Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine have survived in ancient Indian tradition and Confucian philosophy and Acupuncture have survived in Chinese tradition. And theContinue Reading
Enjoy this collection of Vintage Irish Postcards Erin RadoErin Rado is the Editor of Celtic Nations Magazine. She is also the Celtic Artist, Ravensdaughter, who specializes in Celtic & Labyrinth meditation art. Her eclectic sense has inspired her to cultivate and collect “All Things Celtic”, which is the inspiration forContinue Reading
Erin RadoErin Rado is the Editor of Celtic Nations Magazine. She is also the Celtic Artist, Ravensdaughter, who specializes in Celtic & Labyrinth meditation art. Her eclectic sense has inspired her to cultivate and collect “All Things Celtic”, which is the inspiration for Celtic Nations Magazine. Weird is the newContinue Reading
At first glance the Witham Shield is covered in swirls and curls, maybe a cow or two. However, on closer inspection most of that swirling form is a series of birds and beasts carefully crafted by Iron Age Britons. There’s even a boar that was almost lost to the passagesContinue Reading
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