Irish and Celtic Links

Here is an eclectic group of blog links for your Irish and Celtic cultural interests. Some are fun, some will challenge your mind, some will apply and some will not. This is your opportunity to look for something new, different and interesting. If you have additional links that would fit in here, please let me know.


SPORTS:
Michael Moynihan’s Irish Sportsblog: Irish examiner sportswriter.
Irish Rugby Blog: Peter Bills educates about rugby in Ireland and the world.
The History of the Republic of Ireland Football Team: The history of football in Ireland.


MUSIC:
The Celtic Music Society Blog: Celtic music society in Rochester, NY.
Pub Songs Podcast: Pub songs from Ireland, Scotland, and the world. Also includes poetry, rants, and raves. (This is a good one for my friend Balou.)
Celtic Music News: Good for learning more about Celtic music.
Four Strings: String music, including Celtic strings.
Irish Beats: DJ Rob O’Connor shares what’s hot on the Irish airwaves.
nialler9: MP3s of news, overlooked, and brilliant music from Ireland and beyond.
Celtophilia: Celtic music and news.
The Harp Blog: Celtic harpist.
LiveIreland: Live Internet radio and TV from Dublin.
The Torture Garden: MP3 blog for sharing good music.
Music Road: Folk, roots, country, and Celtic music.

WRITTEN WORD:
Biblio Ireland: Guide to Irish books.
Celtic Myth Podshow: Celtic stories and myths.
MediaForum: About facilitating media debate in Ireland.
AdamMaguire: Irish journalist Adam Maguire.
Piaras Kelly PR: Piaras Kelly writes about public relations in Ireland.
Dear Dead Beat: Literary agony column from Irish writer Gerard Beirne.
The Celtic Languages Teams: Learn about the people who speak one of the seven Celtic languages.
Ireland: Class studying Ireland and Celtic literature.



GENEALOGY:
Irish Roots Cafe: Irish family history, genealogy, song, and world wide heritage.
Anglo-Celtic Connections: On this blog, you’ll find a variety of genealogy news for Anglo-Celts.
Small-leaved Shamrock: Learn about the history of families with strong Irish roots.
Celtic Lady: This Celtic woman celebrates her Irish and Scottish heritage.


ART:
Red Mum: Photography of Ireland.
Scamp.ie: Irish illustration art.
American Hell: Witty Irish comic artist on this blog.
Irish KC: Irish art, news, and events.
Tuppenceworth: Art, opinion, and ideas.


SPIRITUALITY:
The Website of Unknowing: Christian mysticism, Celtic wisdom, and more.
Celtic Judaism: Melting pot of Irish ancestry and Judaism in America.
Celtichound’s Weblog: Find reflections of a Celtic Reverend on this blog.
Druid Journal: The Druid Journal offers spiritual guidance and connection with nature and the ancient world.


TRAVEL:
Adventure Ireland Summer Camp Diaries: Children from all over the world have an adventure in Donegal.
Celtic Connections: This blogger writes about an academic exploration of Celtic lands.
Crafts


CRAFTY:
Celtic Tatting: Learn about Celtic tatting.
Celtic Memory Yarns: Celtic knitting and more.
Scottish Heirloom: Scottish Heirloom Jewelry Company explores heirlooms and Scottish history.
Celtic’s Lacing and Whimsical Thoughts: Tatting, bobbin lace, needle lace, and more.
Celtic Cast On: Yarn.


POLITICS:
United Irelander: Irish politics and world politics.
ie-politics: Gerry O’Quigley on Irish politics.
Irish Election: Irish politics, election news, and current affairs.
Public Inquiry: Corruption in Ireland.
Slugger O’Toole: Northern Ireland politics and culture.
Politics in Ireland: Irish politics and more.



CULTURE CLUB:
The Celtic Anthropology/Culture Blog: Celtic culture tidbits.
Ice Cream Ireland: Ice cream and desserts in Ireland.
Twenty Major: Salty look at Irish culture.
The Pointy Adventures of Jean-Claude Supremo: Pop culture in Ireland and beyond.
Following Celtic Ways: Learn how to follow Celtic ways.
Look Around Ireland: Funny stories, ancestry, and more related to Ireland.
Arse End of Ireland: Darker culture in Ireland.
My Secret Ireland: Secret stories of Ireland.
le craic: Check out le craic for constant updates on Irish pop culture and more.
That’s Ireland: This blog celebrates life in the maddest country on earth.