Links of Interest
Other Music Ireland Publications sites
apartmentlivinginireland.com
- Official website for The Essential Guide to Apartment living
in Ireland, by Robert Gogan.
Irish Music Sites
Ceolas
- The home of celtic music on the net, with reviews, biographies,
guides, audio samples, hundreds of links to real-world and internet
resources, tunes, schedules, instrument guides and much, much more.
Clareen Banjos - Beautiful hand made banjos made in Ireland by Tom Cussen.
Comhaltas
- Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann - Promoting the music,
culture and arts of Ireland at home and abroad.
Contemplator
- Folk Music of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and America.
Feadóg
- Original Irish Tin Whistles
Irish Musician - Wonderful forum to discuss everything you need to know about the Irish music industry from bands to instruments to music to managers to education and much much more.
Shaskeen - Traditional Irish music, song and dance for concerts, ceili and festivals.
Shields
- The Folk Music Society of Ireland / Cumann Cheol Tire Eireann.
The
Contemporary Music Centre - New Irish composers and articles
on Irish Music.
Irish Music Festival Sites
Irish
Festival - Copenhagen Irish Festival website.
PGH
Irish Festival - The Pittsburgh Irish Festival website.
Irish Dance and Gaelic Games Sites
Olive
Hurley's School of Dance - Information about the complete range
of Instructional Videos and Music CD's from the Olive Hurley Collection.
Over the last decade, Olive has produced a famous collection of
high quality Irish music CDs and Irish Dancing instructional videos.
Pittsburgh
Ceili Club - Everything you want to know about learning to dance
in Pittsburg, PA.
Standing
Stones - A collection of pages on traditional dance in Ireland
and Scotland.
Achill
GAA Site - Achill's Gaelic Games website.
Gaelic
Athletic Association (GAA) - Gaelic Athletic Association /Cumann
Lúthchleas Gael Ireland - Official Website
Irish Interest sites
AskPaddy.Com - Ireland Accommodation – Holiday Ireland vacations – Ireland vacation packages. The holiday guide for Ireland, Car rental, Accommodation, Tour packages in Ireland, askpaddy has it all.
Browse Ireland - A comprehensive directory of Irish web sites.
Celtic Cafe - Very informative US based Website concerning all things gaelic, music, dance, literature, news, etc.
Culture
Ireland - Photo galleries of Ireland,
Irish artists, history, pubs and bars, information on Ireland.
Inside
Ireland - Inside Ireland, Your Guide To All Things Irish.
Irish
America - Daily Irish News, covering politics, business, sport,
international news, interviews and articles.
The Irish Jewelry Company -
Exclusive celtic and irish jewelry and gifts featuring celtic crosses, claddaghs, celtic knots, trinities, harps, shamrocks and clover jewelry and gifts…
Other Interesting Music Sites
Mudcat
- The Mudcat Café Folk Music website.
The Naked Voice -
The Naked Voice introduces you to a simple, effortless method of sound and voice, inspired by the music, rhythms, movement and wisdom traditions of East and West; researched and developed by singer, music philosopher, voice teacher, and author, Chloë Goodchild, assisted by her core team, Masashi Minagawa (Shintaido: new-body-way), and Nicholas Twilley (world percussionist and poet).
Piano Sheet Music - Piano sheet music for young children including teaching materials for note reading and basic timing
Achill Island and County Mayo Sites
Achill Music
Dooagh
Pipe Band - One of Achill Island's many accomplished Pipe Bands.
James Kilbane - A "Star" of Achill, James sang his way to the final of " You're A Star" the Irish version of "American Idol" or "Pop Idol", and has continued to delight audiences with his Christian message through music.
Lou Gogan -
"8th July 2006, Lou finally played a gig, the 1st one since November 2004 - the voice was good - the crowd were good - the night was good. Lou wass back in action. Today Achill . . . . . tomorrow - the WORLD!" Hear Lou's CD online...
Who's
playing and where - Link
to our weekly gig guide for Achill Island.
Achill B&B, Guesthouses, Hostels, Self
Catering and Good Food
The
Valley House Holiday Hostel & Bar - Hostel
& traditional pub on beautiful Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland.
Achill
Bliss - Holiday Homes in Dooega, Achill
Island, County Mayo.
Anvil house
- Excellent B&B in Achill Sound, County Mayo.
Aquila B&B
- Quality B&B in within walking distance
of Achill Sound. Also have Self catering units available.
Sraheens, Achill Island, Co Mayo
The Bervie
- Delightful Guest House with direct access
to Keel beach, and gourmet meals, Achill Island, County Mayo.
Club
Achill - Holiday homes and apartments in Keel, Achill Island,
County Mayo.
Ferndale
Restaurant & Guest Accommodation - Fine
Dining and Luxury Accommodation at Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo.
Achill Property and Land for Sale
Achill
Island Auctioneers - Property for sale in the Achill area -
view a listing of houses, sites and land.
Achill Information - what to see and do
Achill
Island - General Achill information.
Achill
Island Tourism - Information on places
to see and things to do on Achill Island.
Visit
Achill - Information on places to see
and things to do on Achill Island.
Achill
247 - Informative site all about Achill arts, culture, history
& poetry.
Achill Computer Solutions - Internet Access, computer sales and repairs, cameras, stationary and many other gift items.
Achill Artisans, Crafts and Specialty Shops
Achill
Knitwear - Irish sweaters, Celtic jewellery,
Irish music CDs and traditional handcrafts for sale online.
Blackfield
Clothing Company - Achill based clothing
manufacturers - Surfing supplies & Coffee shop.
Ronan
Halpin Sculpture - Local Sculptor and
Sculpture Gallery, Keel, Achill Island, Co Mayo.
The
Saula Gallery - Local Art Gallery featuring
works by local artists.
Achill Activities & Summer Schools
Achill
Archaeological Field School - The Field School is based at the
Achill Folk life Centre in Dooagh and at the Deserted Village of
Slievemore, and is involved in a study of the prehistoric and historic
landscape at Slievemore, incorporating a research excavation at
a number of sites within the village. Slievemore is rich in archaeological
monuments that span a 5000 year period from the Neolithic
to the Post Medieval. Academic Credit for overseas students is provided
by NUI at Galway.
Scoil
Acla - Annual Achill Summer School
of music, art, writing etc.
Windwise
- Windsurfing hire and tuition.
Achill Miscellaneous and Mayo
Acaill.com
- Web site for Achill Local Development Company.
Dever's
Car Sales - New and Used Cars, Auto Repairs, Recovery and Service
in Achill, County Mayo.
Mayo News - All the latest news from County Mayo hot off the presses! Four time winner of the "European Newspapers Award".
Ceide Fields -
The Céide Fields in North Mayo will give you a unique experience. This is not just another visitor centre. Here you can indulge in a vast prehistoric landscape, a natural wild ecology of blanket bog, dramatic cliffs and coastline.
Croagh Patrick - Ireland's most famous mountain. Croagh Patrick is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint.
Knock Shrine - Ireland's National Marian Shrine, is located in County Mayo. The Story of Knock began on the 21st August 1879 when Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. The apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. From this miraculous occurrence Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognised Marian Shrine.
The Linenhall Arts Centre -
The Linenhall Arts Centre is located in the old Presbyterian Church on the Mall in Castlebar, Co Mayo. The Centre’s policy is to provide an arts service for the community by programming local, national and international arts events and activities, by supporting those working in the arts who live in the region and by providing opportunities for everyone to participate in making art.
Michael Davitt Museum -
Michael Davitt was born in Straide, County Mayo, on March 25th 1846 at the height of the Great Famine. Joining the Fenians in 1865 he rose through the ranks to become organising secretary for England and Scotland.
The National Museum of Country Life -
Visitors to the Museum are invited to experience the story of Irish country life between 1850 and 1950 through the innovative combination of artefacts and displays, archival video footage and interactive screens.
Quiet Man Cottage Museum - "The Quiet Man" starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Barry Fitzgerald was set in the beautiful west of Ireland with filming being centred in the village of Cong on the Mayo-Galway border.
www.castlebar.ie - for everything you need to know about what is going on in Castlebar, Co Mayo's County Town.
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