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Raymond Daly
IP: 86.46.195.115 May 31, 08 - 7:17 AM |
CELTIC SUPPORTERS SONGBOOK - REVIEWS TO DATE
Below I have included snippets of reviews which have been kindly written about Celtic & Ireland in Song and Story our new Celtic Supporters Historical Songbook. To read the full reviews of our book or for more information please go to http://www.celticsongbook.com Kind regards, Raymond. This is a truly excellent publication, very informative, interesting and accurate with a wealth of detail about both Celtic and Ireland in its 472 pages. It is a very fine book. No Celtic supporter should be without it. David Potter (Celtic Historian) This is a book which now takes pride of place in my collection. It is truly a superb and very readable source of information on both Celtic and Ireland`s history. Big Kev, Fife. Celtic and Ireland in Song and Story is one of the more important books about Celtic, published in recent years. If you've ever wondered who Michael and Mary were, who was Brave O'Hanlon, what is a Broad Black Brimmer or Sam Brown Belt, and why father exactly was so sad one Easter morn, this is the book for you. A definite purchase and something you'll go back to year after year. David Hillier The book starts with the lyrics of plenty of old favourites and some newer ones, after this it goes into real detail from everything from heroes of Irish history to football to music.Illustrated throughout, it serves as a great reference and a valuable addition to the Celtic library. Highly recommended. Fergal Toomey, Mid-Leinster CSC Celtic & Ireland in Song and Story book is an excellant focus on historical stories and songs with ballads too. And when you add the key issue's in certain events in history, this makes for exceptional reading. A book that is a must for all Celtic fans. Glasgow Programmes Great book and well compiled by Raymond and Derek. It is a great book for anyone interested in the music and history of Ireland and Glasgow Celtic Football Club. It is much more than a songbook.When you get right into the book you find out things that you never heard of and some things you had just forgotten all about. It brings Ireland and Celtic and the cultures of both right into your home. Some of the photographs in the book are fantastic as I have never seen a few of them. This is a great book. I hope there is more to come from Raymond and Derek. Joe Clark, Chapelhall Celtic & Ireland in Song and Story proudly tells the tale of Celtic’s Irish heritage and as such any Celtic supporter interested in the history of his/her club really ought to have this book Dr John R.Walker When I recieved the book, i was staggered at the volume of content in it. So much so that I began flicking through it immediately. I couldn't put it down. A must read for Celtic supporters of all ages. Paul Larkin c/o Global Hoops CSC This songbook covers many famous songs and ballads of Irish social and political history together with the songs of Celtic. Each song also has a full comprehensive background to the underlying story together with other important historical information. There are many famous pictures of Celtic and Irish hero's and legends that complement this great read. This book is a must read for all Celtic Minded, a literary gem for any book collection.” Keith Young, Member Secretary, Bhoys Of Croydon Celtic Supporters Club Ten years in the making and well worth the wait. A fascinating mix of history, song and football cleverly linked together. Raymond Daly and Derek Warfield are to be congratulated on a book which is difficult to put down and not afraid to make a stand on controversial issues. A must have volume for anyone with connections to Irish culture and heritage" Jonathon Cowlan, This book along with the Celtic Minded volumes is essential reading for all Celtic supporters. Talman (Issue 44 TAL Fanzine) The momentous contents of this book should be read by all people who care about Celtic and their uniqueness. Most of all "Celtic and Ireland in Song and Story" is a fantastic collection of historical events that leaves you with a great felling of fulfilment and joyfulness. Danny McNulty, Glasgow. SPECIAL ONLINE OFFER HISTORICAL SONGBOOK + 2 CD'S (40 CELTIC ANTHEMS) €29.99 including worldwide delivery from Ireland @ http://www.celticsongbook.com |