Antiquarian interest from the 17th century led to the term Celt being extended, and rising nationalism brought Celtic revivals from the 19th century in areas where the use of Celtic languages had continued.

Today, "Celtic" is often used to describe the languages and respective cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany (see the Modern Celts article), but corresponds more accurately to the Celtic language family - of which six languages are spoken today (Manx and Cornish being recent revivals): Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx (Goidelic languages) and Welsh, Breton and Cornish (Brythonic languages).

Only in the last two decades of the twentieth century did multidisciplinary studies come to bear upon the history of the Celts. Disciplines such as ancient history, palaeolinguistics, archaeology, history of art, anthropology, population genetics, history of religion, ethnology, mythology and folklore studies must all be taken into consideration and the

I love Enya's music. It's inspiration is majestic. (Though I'm sure the Celts never heard anything like it.)

hep Brezhoneg, Breizh ebet.
Been meaning to thank you for your warm and friendly welcome.Loved the clip about uillean pipes, really interesting. Enya was a bit too commercial for my liking but it takes all sorts i guess.

Yes, I don't get it either. Enya is huge in America?

I don't understand the slow response to GRACE. There are so many levels where it is ahead of many other. Think of the romance and tragedy never mind the history. Culture? Well it works for me, every time.

The Pogues, I love. America would hate him. His behaviour and looks alone would sink him out of sight. Fairytale of New York would make my top 5 of any list.

Dexys Midnight Runners with 'Come On Eileen' is another.

I can't stand Enya. The Pogues were wonderful. And it's hard to believe that McGowan is still alive.

You know your stuff. He's genius.