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• The latest 5 items:
• Brother
• Camp Rince Berlin 2010
• Druid Academy Irish Dancers
• Audition for The Essence of Ireland
• For Love and Laughter by Solas

Experience Ireland's mythology through harp, songs, stories, poetry and drama. Celtic Ways offers guided storytelling tours around ancient sacred sites, a labyrinth garden for retreat, meditation and gatherings, and a thatched cottage venue for harpers, bards and storytellers.

Claire Roche and John Willmott toured the U.S. in March and April! Follow the blog documenting their travels via their official websites, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Meetup. There's even a Podcast at CelticDreamTime.com.

Jen Delyth creates gorgeous, intricate Celtic art that is a feast not just for the eyes, but the soul. The Celtic belief about the interconnectness of all things is expressed beautifully by her latest work, Celtic Folk Soul.

For a real treat, click on the image to go to the book's official site.

In a career spanning 50 years, "Bard of Armagh" Tommy Makem's name was synonymous with the very best in Irish music. Makem passed away on August 1, 2007, at the age of 74: Ireland has lost a sweet singer indeed, and not an angry one.

Earle Hitchner of the Irish Echo salutes and remembers the "Godfather of Irish music" whose "dedication to preserving and promoting Ireland's rich musical heritage never wavered."

• The latest 10 updated shows:
• Riverdance Moy Company
• Riverdance Shannon Company
• Lord of the Dance T1
• Lord of the Dance Europe 2010
• Lord of the Dance T2
• Ragús - The Show
• Rhythm of the Dance
• Riverdance Corrib Company
• Magic of the Dance
• Spirit of the Dance

The awe-inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloe and Lynn, along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Mairead, continue to capture the hearts of fans while touring across North America. Their critically acclaimed new television special, Celtic Woman -- Songs from the Heart is a blockbuster on PBS.

Celtic Woman performs with their 6-piece band and the Aontas Choir, performing unique renditions of Irish standards, Classical favorities and Contemporary hits.

This year's Tønder Festival will be held on August 26 - 29, continuing its tradition as one of the world's premier festivals for Celtic music. Featured artists include The Chieftains, Wolfstone and Luka Bloom plus many other well known names. There will be plenty of new music too. Caladh Nua and several other young bands will be making their Tønder debut.

Read preview of the upcoming 2010 festival plus a review and pictures from last year's great weekend by Celtic Cafe correspondent Michael G. Rose.

Interested in all the Irish dance shows, Celtic music, books, etc.? Sign up for our main Celtic Café e-mail discussion group hosted by Yahoo Groups! Click here to get an idea of the information posted to our Celtic Café community.

We also have several others, including the largest on the Web for fans of Michael Flatley and his shows, CelticCafeFLATLEY.