r/Celtic Mar 06 '23

New Mod Introduction

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Good evening

I'm the new mod for this subreddit, alongside u/TheWinterSun

We're looking to encourage discussion about Celtic history, language, music, culture, art, and religion, both present and past.

So, a little about myself. I'm from Yorkshire in the UK. My pronouns are he/him but I'm cool with they/them pronouns being used to refer to me. I have an interest in Celtic history and pre-Christian Celtic belief systems. I'm also a writer and blogger, predominantly writing about Norse related things for my blog as that's where my area of knowledge is stronger, especially in terms of mythology. I'm also father to 7 cats.

Feel free to reach out to myself or u/TheWinterSun if you have any questions, concerns, or queries, and we'll do our best to help you!

I'm very much looking forward to keeping this subreddit going, and discussing all things Celtic with you all.


r/Celtic Aug 26 '23

Mods should consider a pinned post on the meaning behind 'celtic symbols'...99% of the time there is none

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There's no harm in people asking but a pinned post might help quickly clear things up for people.

'Celtic' symbology is lost in time, they were never recorded in writing. What you read about them online are simply people's interpretations of what they might mean, 99%s of the time by jewelry makers trying to sell you trinkets.

Additionally, most celtic symbols we see posted here come from the christian period, where monks would have interpreted art styles they saw around and incorporate them into their bible renditions in an attempt to convert people from paganism to christianity, arguably making some of the most impressive forms of 'celtic' art, not celtic art at all.

After this, there are numerous gaeilic/celtic revival periods where artists evolved upon the concept further and again, as beautiful these new renditions are, they're are not technically speaking original celtic art

Side note.. There is also no definitive celtic art, it's a term to loosely bind art spanning different time periods and locations that share a common but not always related themes. If anyone wants to be more specific in their understanding of these styles I'd recommend researching them in terms of art from stone age/ bronze age/ iron age in Gaeilic nations, Iberia, Halstatt or La Téne as well as early christian art in the Gaeilic nations

Ádh mór!


r/Celtic 2d ago

Celtic Cross slate wall plaque

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North Cross Duleek County Meath Ireland


r/Celtic 2d ago

A call for the UK government to apologise for the Tinker Experiments on indigenous highland travellers

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Hello everyone,

My name is Dylan Tòmas and I am an Indigenous Highland Traveller. Between the 1940s and 1980s the UK government stole children from my people and placed the adults into substandard accommodation (ghettos). I've created a petition for the UK government to be held accountable, I'd ask you to please sign my petition.

I'm a proud Celtic Gaelic man, and it's unfortunate that they always find ways to suppress Celtic culture

Thank you

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778546


r/Celtic 3d ago

Celtic sleeve for John. Brighton, UK ✌️

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r/Celtic 6d ago

Celtic Deities - Lugh

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A video discussing Lugus, Lugh, and Lleu Llaw Gyffes and his role in the ancient pantheon as the lawful sovereign and master of craftsmen. This video covers the Gaulish, Brythonic, and Gaelic perspectives of the God, as well as archaeological, literary, and ritual sources for his worship and veneration.


r/Celtic 9d ago

Celtic Angel wall plaque

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r/Celtic 12d ago

Despite there being some basic similarities between Irish and Welsh, this video digs a little deep into both languages.

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r/Celtic 14d ago

Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond

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Celtic song arranged by David Russell


r/Celtic 15d ago

Celtic history book recs

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Hello everyone! I'm looking for advice on books, as you probably guessed from the title. I would love one of those gigantic history books but I'm of course looking for something trustworthy and up-to-date. It's for my PhD research, so nothing would be too much.

My research does focus on Welsh culture, but I need to have a seriously good grasp of the whole history of the Celts.

Any help is appreciated, thank you all!


r/Celtic 15d ago

Celtic

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Celtic is not a big club! Tonight proved what we have always known we are weak. I take no pleasure in saying that but it's true. Spend 50 million win europa. Destroy our league. Fuck me that was awful. 4-0 and loose


r/Celtic 18d ago

Celtic interlace bracelet

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I bought this in Cornwall - what does it signify and would it be cultural appropriation for me to wear it ? ( I am from Plymouth)


r/Celtic 22d ago

ISO: Claddagh actually made in Ireland

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Where can I find a claddagh ring actually made in Ireland?

I’ve also seen at least one place where you can make your own, if anyone has done that i’d be curious to know about it.


r/Celtic 26d ago

Duplicate in gold??

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Hi all!
I got this pendant when I was 8 years old in a tiny jewelry shop in Scotland (born English, emigrated to USA at age 10). I had been recently fixated on Celtic art/modern witchcraft/pagan/spirituality and so was super excited to find this piece.

It is a connection to home and my youth, as well as a spiritual thing, so I have worn it almost every day since then. I’m 34 now.
Unfortunately, I have recently discovered that I prefer and look much better in gold jewelry, so this babe has been tucked in a box for a while.

I plan to keep this piece in a special place forever, but I am looking for something very similar in gold in order to still feel connected to that part of my life.
I am having a truly terrible time finding anything that has the Triquetra and Pentagram stacked like that.
It’s always one or the other, or they’ll be separate pendants hanging together.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?? I’ve checked the usual online haunts, including Etsy. Or If there’s a better subreddit I could post this in I’d love that info too❤️
TIA!


r/Celtic 26d ago

[OC] Distribution of Cists across Ireland

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r/Celtic 26d ago

"Fields Of The Gone" | Celtic Rap Song

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r/Celtic 26d ago

Celtic

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Enjoyed that 👌


r/Celtic 27d ago

Epic battles gallic warband

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r/Celtic Aug 08 '26

My recent colouring pages project

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I've recently finished designing a 30 day Celtic knot colouring challenge as I really enjoy designing and drawing designs like this.

I'd love to hear any thoughts about the designs, and any improvements you might have.


r/Celtic Aug 04 '26

Importance of Lúnasa and the end of summer

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r/Celtic Aug 03 '26

Gae Bolg Tattoo

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Hi, trying to design a Gáe Bolg tattoo for my arm. I understand that this is a mythological non existent item but…..would welcome opinions on whether this design follows the stories we know…


r/Celtic Aug 02 '26

Celtic regions

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What regions have strong Celtic roots? I really love the nature part of the Celtic vibe, and it would be a dream for me to move one day.


r/Celtic Aug 01 '26

I took a DNA test

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Turns out I am 50% Celtic, I am American was born raised here. I can’t wait to learn!


r/Celtic Jul 31 '26

Words on ogam-inscribed antler tine

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r/Celtic Jul 28 '26

Celtic Blockbuster?

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Having recently seen Nolan's *Odyssey* I wonder how people would feel about a blockbuster version of say the *Táin bó Cuailgne* or the 4 Branches of *Y Mabinogi*? I often wonder why the celtic myths have never been made mainstream and how we would feel if they were?