- Paperback: 98 pages
- Publisher: Precious Oil Publications (7 Oct 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0952578549
- ISBN-13: 978-0952578543
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,038,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Celtic Roots Radio show consists of 30 minutes of great Celtic and roots music, with commentary from Raymond on whatever topic happens to occur to him at the time – be it history, language, customs, personal anecdotes ... This book is based on the scripts from the first 25 shows and covers places such as Belfast, Down, Antrim, Armagh, Derry and Fermanagh in the north; Dublin, Cork, Cavan and Donegal in the south; plus London, Israel and China, for good measure. Other topics include: landscape; language; history; 'Buck Alec'; baking; Irish 'navvies'; European immigrants; Northern Irish humour and banter; the author's boat, 'Warrior Maid'; C.S. Lewis and other Irish writers; The Troubles; the hero Cuchulainn; Listooder; and the author's family history. Get the real flavour of Ireland and the Irish from a distinctive northern — Ulster — perspective! http://www.celticrootsradio.com
About the Author
Raymond McCullough, from Co. Down, near Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been a professional writer for over twenty years, originally writing a regular series – plus other articles, reviews and reports – for several UK computing magazines. From 1990-96 he edited and published the Irish magazine, 'Bread' – releasing his first book, ‘Ireland – now the good news!’ from this in 1995; co-edited by his wife, well-known fiction author Gerry McCullough. His articles have also been published in the Irish Times, Dublin, and the Presbyterian Herald, Belfast. In 1993 he hosted a radio show, 'In tha Name a' Gawd!' on 96.7 BCR, in Belfast, which later developed into his current satellite radio show of music, news and faith-based interviews – broadcasting around the world on several satellite networks. Since then he’s been involved in media of all kinds – from web design to podcasting, satellite and internet radio, plus documentary TV production – producing two albums of Celtic music, 'Into Jerusalem,' in 2005 and a Celtic pop-folk EP, 'Different,' in 2008. In September 2008, Raymond began producing and hosting ‘Celtic Roots Radio’ – an iTunes podcast and web station (on Live365) – with around 7,000 downloads per show in more than 100 countries. He also produces and hosts the ‘In tha Name a’ Gawd!’ series and 'Fresh Bread' – broadcasting each week on several satellite radio networks heard in most countries of the world. Raymond is currently working on a TV documentary, filmed mainly in Canada, entitled, 'Broken Treaties.' More info at: http://raymondmccullough.com http://celticrootsradio.com http://preciousoil.com
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I absolutely loved this! I found it to be very informative about Irish life culture, language and traditions.
Raymond McCullough comes across as a man who is immensely proud of his Ulster heritage and very down to earth. I have not had the privilege of hearing any of his radio broadcasts but this is a matter I intend to rectify.
A wonderfully educational - without being patronising - book well worth your time and money.
Raymond McCullough comes across as a man who is immensely proud of his Ulster heritage and very down to earth. I have not had the privilege of hearing any of his radio broadcasts but this is a matter I intend to rectify.
A wonderfully educational - without being patronising - book well worth your time and money.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Providing a unique insight into the Northern Irish people & their self deprecating sense of humour this little book is essentially a fun read with a chuckle on every page. With no false pretensions it does exactly what it says on the tin or as we say "it's stickin out".
I am looking forward to the sequel already.
I am looking forward to the sequel already.
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If you're Irish, have Irish roots somewhere in the dim and distant past, or just love Irish things, then you won't want to miss this book. Personal, funny, light-hearted and enjoyable - those are just a few of the descriptions which spring to mind. A short collection of anecdotes from the hugely popular Celtic Roots Radio podcasts, they reflect the author's omnivorous enjoyment of life, and his interest in the meanings and derivations of familiar Irish sayings and attitudes, with a lot of history and geography mixed in. To read it is to feel that you're sitting down and enjoying a 'bit of craic' with an old and valued and very amusing friend. A book to pick up and read when you want cheered up, to carry in your pocket and read when you have a few spare moments, and one which will make you want to book your seat on the next flight to Ireland - except that it will make you feel you're already there! Read it and enjoy!
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