by Claudio Alvalle | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog, Celtic Heritage, Festivals and Events
Celtic Classic and the Braemar Gathering Muiskfest hath ended. And now, here at Donegal Square and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, we have our eyes set on the next great festival in the city of Bethlehem- CELTIC CLASSIC! This festival is a weekend of celtic fun- featuring...
by Claudio Alvalle | Jun 22, 2021 | Celtic Heritage
Do you know what the most difficult thing about working at Donegal Square is? Corinne The Red Stag Pub’s In-House Baker. You heard me, Corinne. All week long, tantalizing scents waft down the hallways and permeate the walls of our 18th century building as Corinne...
by Claudio Alvalle | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Celtic Heritage
Celtic Weddings are certainly one of a kind. They are full of a slew of traditions, most of which have been passed down for hundreds of years. Ready to “Tie the Knot”? The origin of that turn of phrase is accredited to the Scottish “handfasting”. During the...
by Beth Barry | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Celtic Heritage
Donegal Square is often referred to as “the Irish store”, which isn’t entirely incorrect, but it tends to define us too narrowly. In fact, we carry items made by artisans in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. That is why our motto is “Bringing you...
by Beth Barry | Jan 22, 2018 | Celtic Heritage, Festivals and Events, News, Traditions and Folklore
If you’ve never been to a Burns Night Dinner, it really is something to behold. Few dining experiences are as steeped in tradition as this. It is truly a feast for the senses. Listen to bagpipes and addresses by the host, see the guests proudly wearing their Scottish...
by Theresa Cantley | Oct 11, 2017 | Celtic Heritage
Even though Pennsylvania is considered an enclave of Moravian and PA Dutch heritage – the first settlers to the Lehigh Valley and Bethlehem in particular were Scots Irish. That first wave of emigrants pre-dates the 1742 Moravians and arrived in 1728 to build...
