11) What 19th-century American scholar collected so many Celtic folk songs he just had to number them all?

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1 Moran Taing Many thanks again to Kris Satterwhite for organizing silent auction items for the Robert Burns Supper! Renewal Time! LAST CHANCE, ACT NOW! It s that time of year for renewing your membership.don t forget to renew! Volunteers Needed! We need volunteers for the Sedona St. Patrick s Day parade on March 15 and for the St. Patrick s Day at the Riordan Mansion event on March 16. If you are interested please call Jude at ) What are the seven "Celtic nations"? 2) What was the most important fish in Celtic mythology? 3) Maewyn Succat became a famous Irish religious figure under what name? 4) What kind of specialized Celtic song-form was urine used in? 5) Musically speaking, what is a "Strathspey"? 6) What's the name of the Irish bellows-blown bagpipe, and what does the name mean? 7) Why is the mountain dulcimer often called a stringed bagpipe? 8) What does the Gaelic word "craic" (pronounced "crack") mean? 9) Which 18th-century blind Irish harper created many "planxties" -- and just what is a planxty? 10) Which historical "lady a la moan" wrote the Scottish song Will Ye No Come Back Again? 11) What 19th-century American scholar collected so many Celtic folk songs he just had to number them all? 12) Who wrote the lyrics of the famous song "Danny Boy?" 13) Where in Canada was the Black Watch Regiment formed? 14) What early-20th-century magnate funded big fiddling festivals in America? 15) When he was almost Baroque, what famous classical composer churned out dozens of arrangements of Celtic folksongs for a big publisher? 16) Where and when did Lerner and Loewe's stage production Camelot first open? 17) What Irish rock group had a name that means "kiss my a--"? (i.e., posterior) 18) What famous American TV show did The Clancy Brothers-and-Tommy-Makem appear on, in the early 1960s? 19) Which two famous young Canadian Celtic fiddlers tied the knot in 2002? 20) How many taps per second can famous Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley do?

2 Virtual Visitor I am standing on a bluff overlooking the Death Coast of Galicia, Spain. The date is December 13, Exactly one month ago today the oil tanker Prestige broke apart in rough waters off this coast causing an oil spill of horrendous proportions. For thousands of years this Celtic land in the Northwest corner of Spain has depended upon fishing and the sea as a staple in the region s economy and lifestyle. In only one month more than 4500 families (2500 jobs) have had their fishing livelihood taken away. Although there have already been successful trial attempts at sealing more than a dozen leaking holes in the Prestige, the scope of the reality of the situation is staggering. A look by the numbers : 2: miles below the surface the wreckage lies in an underwater channel 10: years since the last major oil spill the Agean Sea off the same coast 20: years it is estimated the pollution will affect the area 200: beaches soiled by the spill 200: number of oil tankers sunk in the area during the 20th Century 1500: miles of coastline polluted by the oil 7000: number of military personnel assigned to cleanup 7000+: number of volunteers that have helped in the cleanup, especially in cleaning oil residue from individual sea birds 33,000: number of gallons of oil currently leaking, per day, from the wreckage 3,000,000: number of gallons of oil scooped from the sea before reaching shore 20,000,000: number of gallons on board the tanker 50,000,000: number of dollars estimated to finance a salvage scheme to dilute oil on board and pump to vessels on the surface 200,000,000: number of dollars spent in the last month for the cleanup 275,000,000: number of dollars still needed to complete the job For centuries Galicia has had a tie with the sea. It was from the port of A Coruna that the Spanish Armada set forth against England in About 130 ships had sailed from Lisbon in May, but were forced into the safe haven of A Coruna to avoid storms at sea. They did not set sail again until July. In August, after several minor encounters with the English fleet, commanded by Charles Howard, the Armada was severely battered. A sudden change in wind direction led the Armada s captain, the Duque de Medina Sidonia to make the fateful decision to escape northward. The Armada attempted to sail home by way of Scotland and the west coast of Ireland. Rough seas, storms, lack of provisions and disease vanquished most of the Spaniards. Many of those who landed in Ireland were killed by the English. In the end, about half of the ships and less than half of the 30,000 men returned to Spain. 1) Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany (NW France) and Galicia (NW Spain). 2) The Salmon of Knowledge (or Wisdom) 3) St. Patrick, in fifth-century Ireland 4) The "waulking" song, sung by a group of people pounding/kneading wet wool treated with urine, to shrink and "full" the fabric. 5) A distinctive Scottish tune and dance, named for the strath or valley of the Highlands' Spey River. 6) The uillean bagpipes, and it means "elbow," as they're squeezed under the arm. 7) Traditionally played, it has a "drone" - an underlying note that remains the same. 8) Fun, a good time, a certain "spirit" (and often in the bottle) 9) Turlough O'Carolan. A "planxty" was a song composed specifically for a patron. 10) Lady Caroline Nairne ( ), a staunch Stuart supporter. 11) Francis Child. (Child #65, Child #66 and so on) 12) English barrister Fred Weatherly, in 1912 (apparently while on a commuter train) 13) New Brunswick 14) Henry Ford 15) Ludwig van Beethoven, for Scottish publisher George Thomson. And actually, Joseph Haydn and Ignaz Joseph Pleyel also did folksong "arrangements" for publishers. 16) Broadway's Majestic Theater, New York City, in ) Pogue Mahone -- the phonetic spelling of this rather cheeky Gaelic phrase. (Later, the band shortened its name to "The Pogues.") 18) The Ed Sullivan Show. 19) Natalie MacMaster (of Cape Breton) and Donnell Leahy (of the Ontario musical family group Leahy). 20) 35 taps per second. KNUCKLES The story of Travelers from Ireland and a twelve year journey that the film maker, Ian Palmer, took to document a part of life that most of us don t really think exists in this day and age. In today s world of struggles between countries and peoples over land, resources, politics and religion there still exists a warlike atmosphere between different families of Irish Travelers. This is pretty much based on foolish pride and what one person said or did to another that warrants a bare knuckle boxing match between the chosen combatants from each family. Several of these combatants have done several matches over the years, and depending on how the hype goes prior to the match, a significant amount of money will be wagered on the outcomes. The Quinn McDonagh and the Joyce families are the focus of this film. They both offer up versions of when and why the feud began, but neither can agree as there are multiple explanations. More importantly you get the idea that large amounts of alcohol probably had a lot to do with lighting the fuse. Most of the fights end with one man quitting, due to fatigue, rarely do they end up with a severe beating on either side. Although this way of life may seem barbaric to most, it is something that they have lived with for a very long time. More importantly it gives us the opportunity to look into a part of the Irish Traveler s life that is rarely seen by outsiders. The women tend to scurry to avoid the camera, while the men are quite relaxed with having it in their face. One notices right away how the young boys tend to be attracted to a camera and how they willingly ape in front of it. Not a movie you may easily find, it s on Netflix streaming, and if you can find it, it is worth a watch. The opening weekend in the U.S. it netted $ , could be a record low amount, but definitely not the worst film of all time. Richard McKenzie

3 May the sound of happy music, And the lilt of Irish laughter, fill your heart with gladness, that stays forever after. St. Patrick's Day fun for everyone At Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Sunday, March 16 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Whiskey Tasting Refreshments Raffle Music Tours of Riordan Mansion with an Irish theme Crafts for the kids Leprechauns Riordan Mansion State Historic Park 409 West Riordan Road Flagstaff riordanactionnet.org Proud supporters of Riordan Mansion State Historic Park:

4 Group Travel this summer to Wales, Scotland & England With Peaks Celtic Ensemble - Flagstaff (May 24 June 8, 2014) Participants: Travel & Accommodation: Purpose: Clothing: Arrival: Departure: Insurance: Fee: Information: This is open to anyone interested in travelling with a group to visit Wales, Scotland & England. Organized by the group through a travel company Peaks Celtic Ensemble will be touring through Wales, Scotland and parts of England and giving performances at various venues. Learn about Welsh and Scottish heritage and culture as we travel to the various destinations. This will provide an opportunity to learn about the differences in culture while fostering goodwill and understanding, meeting new friends and forming international friendships. Casual, with a combination of summer and winter clothing. The weather in May and June can be temperamental. A rain coat is advised. Saturday May 24, 2014 from Phoenix, Arizona Airport Saturday, June 8, 2014 to Phoenix, Arizona Airport (Extended stay is an option) Each individual will be responsible for their own travel insurance. Travel insurance can be added via Avenues of the World Travel. Please contact their Agent Daniela Harrison for more details on travel insurance needs. Cost will be based on the number of participants. We are working with a travel company in obtaining a group rate. The more participants we have travel with us the better the rate. To be determined as soon as possible. For further details and information about the trip, please Contact: Michael Casey, Phone: mcasey@nazcpa.com!!

5 A Highland Tea with Diana Gabaldon!!! Presented by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture) A traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and sweets, a no host bar followed by a reading by Diana Gabaldon!!! There will be a bookseller selling Ms. Gabaldon s books. HAT CONTEST wear your best hat and you may win a prize!!!!! April 26, 2014 from 2 to 5 The Kilted Cat 2600 W. Kiltie Ln. Tickets available at: Animas Trading Co. Arizona Music Pro Or call Jude McKenzie Tickets $35.00 each TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY April 19 Thanks to the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Cultural l Partners, the Flagstaff Community Foundation, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts for their continued support!

6 Directory of Celtic Arts For Lessons: Bodhran Ron Barton: Fiddle & Irish Dance Kari Barton: Irish Whistle John McGregor Flute Jacquie McGregor For Performance: Bagpipers Jude McKenzie The Knockabouts John McGregor