This final episode looks at the more recent history of the nations of the Celtic Isles of western Europe. The narrator begins by describing the Celtic languages as ‘dying’. Not a good start. Although it can be said that those ancient tongues are under immense pressure, they are not dying. Across the Occupied Six Counties […]
Here we have a combination of the pipes of Ireland and the pipes of Scotland as they play a selection of tunes for your pleasure. The ties between these two Gaelic nations run deep and stand strong. Hopefully both will soon find the freedom so long denied them. https://youtu.be/fNhWxH_NUh8 – If you care, give it […]
This haunting and poignant song laments the changes that have taken place in Ireland’s capital city. Here it is performed by one of the greatest singers to have ever breathed the air of Ireland. Get yourself a tissue before listening to this you soppy so and so’s as you’ll need one. This song will getya […]
This old track is performed by one of the foremost Irish folk and trad music groups. Planxty were in the vanguard of resurrecting an appreciation for folk music in Ireland. They sound as good today as they ever did. Listen for the pipes. – If you care, give it a share –
This is a haunting Scottish ballad performed by the Glaswegian maestro, Dick Gaughan whom has the voice of a hard-drinking Scottish angel who would sing you to happiness, or knock your fuck in, dependent upon how you behave. Any country would be privileged to have a musician such as Dick Gaughan. This song will tug […]
Here is part 2 of the popular series that looks at the enigmatic Celts, a people who still have a role to play in our modern world. https://youtu.be/OVovskAh5QA Episode 1 can be viewed here: The Celts – BBC Series – Episode 1 – If you care, give it a share –
On the eve of Saint Patrick’s Day, Rebel Voice has decided to provide a light look at the patron saint of Ireland and the global celebrations that he has inspired. The short animation up first is not an in-depth analysis, but may give you a taster of the man who has had a thousand streets […]
This is a light look at the Celts of Europe. The story surrounding these ancient peoples is still being discovered. In Ireland, for example, it is now thought that the Celts made little impact in the DNA of the resident people there. Like English, the Celtic family of languages seemed to spread where the Celts […]
Regular followers of Rebel Voice will be aware that this site is strongly supportive of Palestine and the beleaguered people there. This blog has created and shared a great deal of content that is strongly pro-Palestinian. None of that content is illegal unless opposing Apartheid, ethnic cleansing and war crimes can be said to be […]
This is an interesting selection of footage from the Republican war against the forces of British colonialism in the Occupied Six Counties. Just a reminder. https://youtu.be/oVLRdI5MlSA – If you care, give it a share –
Here is a reminder of some of the real dangers faced by Republicans in Ireland. Sometimes the worst enemies are those within the nation. via Free Staters And Anti-Republican Pogroms
Here is yet another rebel poem from the father of Irish Republican poetry, Corkman, Thomas Davis. The Vow of Tipperary From Carrick streets to Shannon shore, From Slievenamon to Ballindeary, From Longford Pass to Gaillte Mór, Come hear The Vow of Tipperary. Too long we fought for Britain’s cause, And of our blood were never […]
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