The Irish language Channel, TG4, has began broadcasting live programming via the Internet.

In addition, to progamming in Gaelic, there are also a number of programmes available in English such as Wimbledon tennis highlights. There is also a an archive of recent programming including the Gaelic serial drama, Ros na Rún and the News; Nuacht TG4.

Not all programming is available. However, when programming is being broadcast you can access TG4’s live streaming at www.tg4.tv

At the Hungry Grass gig at the Emerald Club last night, the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society officially announced that an additional event will be held over the August Bank Holiday “Celtic Weekend”. On 26 June 2006, a new event, “Celtic Rock in the Park” aimed at a youth audience will hit Southgate Fields in Crawley, West Sussex.

The Celtic Rock in the Park will feature Limehouse Lizzy and Emerald Dogs at a brand new, professionally lit stage in the open-air. Gates open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

Limehouse Lizzy are the world’s number one tribute to Thin Lizzy and keeping alive the great rock music left behind by Phil Lynott: “The Boys are back in Town”, “Dancing in the Moonlight”, “Whisky in the Jar” plus many more. Music lovers will enjoy a great mix of music with inspiration from across the globe given a Celtic touch by the Irish Press award winning Emerald Dogs: Reggae tune “Baby Come Back” with a Celtic style, original music and many favourites as you have never heard them before.

The Celtic Rock in the Park concert tickets cost just £8. Book now from the Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636.

[Celtic Weekend] - [Emerald Dogs] - [Limehouse Lizzy]

Cappagh Group are to sponsor the main stage at the 2006 Crawley Irish Festival. The main stage is home to the biggest and loudest acts. As part of the sponsorship, the stage will be referred to as the Cappagh Stage in all press and website news material, at the festival and in the programme.

Cappagh, located on Waterside Way, Wimbledon, was founded over 30-years ago by its original and current Managing Director; Thomas Ferncombe. Cappagh are active in the community and have continued to show support to a number of projects including those organised by the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society.

Specialising in utilities, civil engineering, demolition, aggregates, land reclamation and plant hire, the family-owned business now employs three generations of the Ferncombe family.

[Cappagh Group] - [Crawley Irish Festival]

The Celtic and Irish Cultural Society is expanding its established and successful Crawley Irish Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. An additional open-air concert, titled; ‘Celtic Rock in the Park’ will target a youth audience and provide a mix of contemporary Irish music the night before the 11th Crawley Irish Festival.

The event takes place Saturday 26th August at Southgate Playing Fields, Southgate Avenue Crawley and forms part of the Celtic Weekend.

The Celtic Rockin the Park evening concert will target a youth and family audience showcasing modern and contemporary music – all in the open-air. The Celtic Rock in the Park will feature a selection of acts at a brand new, professionally lit stage. The event offers the opportunity for the event organisers to entertain a new audience with familiar modern tunes from throughout the UK – all with a Celtic edge.

The Celtic Rock in the Park concert will be one of the least expensive concerts this summer, with a price of just £8. Book now from the box office on 01293 553636.
[Celtic Weekend Website]