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The Thistle & Shamrock: A Celtic Holiday Tradition Enter the spirit of a Celtic Christmastide with carols, dance tunes and wintertime verses.
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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program

The Thistle & Shamrock: A Celtic Holiday Tradition

The Thistle & Shamrock: A Celtic Holiday Tradition

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Enter the spirit of a Celtic Christmastide with carols, dance tunes and wintertime verses. As communities come together to mark the midwinter festivals, host Fiona Ritchie debuts a community reading of her new poem: The Old Oak Tree. Featured artists this week include The Gothard Sisters, and Gwen Màiri.

Special Series

The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program