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TRAVEL RESEARCH SITES (rated and reviewed by our editors) |
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Ceolas/Celtic Music Archive
The well known Ceolas, the on-line Celtic music guide, is superb. Find out all about Celtic music on their simply laid out site, and than explore the well chosen links for info on artists, concerts, dance, instruments and more.
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Every Celtic Thing on the Web/Musical
Okay, for those of you who just go ga-ga over things musical and Celtic, try this straightforward set of inks presented by "Every Celtic Thing On The Web". Whether you play the music, want to see it, or want to order it, we're sure you'll find a link to satisfy.
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Irish Classical Music Guide/Irish Opera Online
If you'd like to explore the world of opera and classical music on the Emerald Isle, click here. Comprehensive and easy to use listings for current concerts, recitals and festivals, as well as links to bios of major Irish stars like James Galway.
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Music/Doras
As usual, we trust the Doras directory to lead us through the land of things Irish. Reviewed links for a number of well known (and lesser known) Irish groups, including U2, Van Morrison, the Chieftains, the Cranberries, and our fave, Elvis Costello.
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Dublin Event Guide
The Event Guide has current music listings for many a show in the capital city. The page is kind of cluttered but will give you the info you need for planning a rocking good time in Dublin. Also includes a user's forum and opinionated concert previews (sometimes outdated
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Irish Midi
Another Celtic music labor of love, and if you like MIDI files, a lot of music to listen to. Check out "Ode to Whiskey," "Paddy's Lether Breeches Jig," and "Black Velvet Band."
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ANUNA
Like many, you may have gotten hooked on the ethereal sounds of the Irish group Anuna after seeing Riverdance (yikes!). Their simple looking site has info on current shows and recordings, and sometimes an announcement of a surprise show in Ireland.
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Irish Traditional Music Archive
If traditional Irish music is your thing, visit the Irish Traditional Music Archives while in Dublin. The language on their site is a tad dry, but they do tell you how to plan a visit.
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MusicWeb Ireland
"Dedicated to promoting music and music-related activities of Ireland
". Well, they are so NOT dedicated that haven't updated their festivals listings for the last year! Their "Music Groups" set of links is outstanding, though.
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