<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Hounds of Cuchulain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:53:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.houndsofcuchulain.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hounds of Cuchulain at the Folk &#38; Faerie Fest!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hounds of Cuchulain are bringing the music of the Celts to the Faerie and Fantasy Fair this Weekend! The Fair runs from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, and the Hounds play at 1-2pm on Saturday. Discover magic right here in Sidney! The Faerie &#38; Fantasy Faire returns for a spectacular two-day festival this March. Immerse yourself in a world of imagination featuring a Goblin Market full of handmade treasures—along with roving performers, live music, and interactive workshops for all ages....]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/hounds-of-cuchulain-at-the-folk-faerie-fest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4c6d3d2e55f64fe095ef9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_3b03833234bb428687dcd9c05a7d896b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_860,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ST PAT'S PARTY AT THE LANGHAM COURT THEATRE - Tickets going fast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The definitive St Pat's party with Victoria's busiest celtic band - a seven piece ensemble from harp to drums and all the instruments in between! Authentic Irish classics in the style of the Dubliners, Pogues, Chieftains and more - featuring performances by the Victoria School of Irish Dance! TICKETS H ERE]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/st-pat-s-party-at-the-langham-court-theatre-tickets-going-fast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2049da0b6c504fd06fabb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:16:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_5f9a26955bd3406fb0c20a6948cb8776~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAINT PAT'S RAMPAGE! Book your tickets now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Hounds for a week of Celtic chaos! The definitive St Pat's party with Victoria's busiest celtic band - a seven piece ensemble from harp to drums and all the instruments in between! Authentic Irish classics in the style of the Dubliners, Pogues, Chieftains and more - featuring performances by the Victoria School of Irish Dance! A week of shows running the gamut from cozy pub to full featured theatre - pick your preference or catch them all! THURSDAY MARCH 12 - Mary's Bleue Moon |...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/saint-pat-s-rampage-book-your-tickets-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995443d48e1ffd8ef78afe1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:51:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_c78761bc145f43b5b57b13c5bbd1545d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[06-Feb: The Gate House Theatre welcomes The Hounds of Cuchulain]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to be returning to Port McNeill, this time bringing our music to the Gate House Theatre on February 6th, 2026! Click HERE for tickets!]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/06-feb-the-gate-house-theatre-welcomes-the-hounds-of-cuchulain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d5fd9482610fa2897f37e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:38:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_30a9615470124ec1b67a5e45ed5554d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[07-Feb: North Island Concert Society welcomes the Hounds to Port Hardy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're honoured to be invited to Port Hardy by the North Island Concert Society. See you there on Saturday, Feburary 7th at 7 pm. Tickets $35, Students (0-17) $10 Available at Cafe Guido, Essentials Refillery, and Gail Neely. Call 250-956-0452 for any questions!]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/08-feb-north-island-concert-society-welcomes-the-hounds-to-port-hardy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d5ea3482610fa2897f0f2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:29:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_17d621e817f143a6896a4e40efa0afad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_971,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE* 20-Dec @ The Coda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Hounds for an evening of Celtic chaos! Celebrating the birthday of the great Irish songwriter and performer Shane MacGowan, the show features songs written and performed with his band The Pogues; and later The Popes, performed by a full band of traditional Celtic instruments, complemented by drums and bass, and featuring dancers from the Victoria School of Irish Dance! Included are classics such as Fairytale of New York, (considered by many to be the greatest Christmas song ever...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/tickets-now-available-20-dec-the-coda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6918ea4f3b31092b8bb088e3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_c2ddc82c8a4149ce91b3198104192e14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE* 18/19-DEC: A Solstice Celebration with the Hounds of Cuchulain]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to offer you two evening show options! Thurs, December 18th:  PURCHASE TICKETS Friday, December 19th  PURCHASE TICKETS]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/tickets-on-sale-19-dec-a-solstice-celebration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ffaa3bb474876f73976d51</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:27:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_34b6577342634df38779906416d10204~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_945,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[24-Oct: Scotoberfest @ the Victoria Scottish Community Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for the first annual Scotoberfest at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre!  Come dressed in your best "Lederkilten". Ticketed event. Children welcome!]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/24-oct-scotoberfest-the-victoria-scottish-community-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f80c61a6f2484f3c9f7600</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:44:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_73f3343546f9430fa7bc0a8b7f42325a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-Sept: Route 19A Arts Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union Bay Hall, Fanny Bay BC @ 7 pm Route 19A Arts Festival Buy tickets online HERE]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/19-sept-route-19a-arts-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c77234bf647d2d0a581e1e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:01:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_376df65e5db74909bb9f47193554b19c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20-Sept: Album Release Party - "The Unsung"]]></title><description><![CDATA[No cover. Limited Seating. Album for Purchase.  Call  to Reserve! We're thrilled to announce the official release party for our new album...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/20-sept-album-release-party-the-unsung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b9b70498886589b9fb5055</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:58:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_614d17e15f32405899ae138522803ac3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_809,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[05-Sept: Celtic Night at the Legion]]></title><description><![CDATA[$10 at the door; $15 for non-members]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/05-sept-celtic-night-at-the-legion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b9b6b78c49b59a196924ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:57:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_8ccea88aa7404b9fa5600f61d2b5f5d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_809,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[27-July: Feature at the Victoria Folk Music Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're thrilled to be invited back to the VFMS to be a featured artist this Sunday, July 27th at 9 pm. Admission is $8.00, and free to...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/27-july-feature-at-the-victoria-folk-music-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68865e6e3e8ce4b0741fd607</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_73b561fbd62a49268ac214184f4ea430~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_945,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-July: Celtic Night @ the Lighthouse Pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hounds are headed to Saturna Island! Join us at the Lighthouse Pub on Saturday, July 12th from 8-10 PM for a night of energetic...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/12-july-25-celtic-night-the-lighthouse-pub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ea1538a09d444319574ae</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_51f2a8d9baad4b9d907ce5d1e9882eb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_551,h_837,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[04-July: 39 Days of July @ Duncan, BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for an evening of live music in the heart of Duncan, BC. Free to all. City Square Stage. 8:30 pm]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/04-july-39-days-of-july-in-duncan-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686580013521e3532612940c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:55:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_c315e1642b924c6a9b23cc42eadfe142~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_810,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[01-July: Canada Day @ Scottish Community Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Day schedule of festivities It was great to return to the outdoor stage at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre, and see locals ...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/canada-day-victoria-scottish-community-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68657845d7f2edd2bba58f8b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:24:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_ee812861f8704614ad5b5007af954dd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_907,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[07-June: Rebel Rock Riot! @ The Coda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Martini, Vanilla Riot, The Hounds of Cuchulain Unleash the Noise: A Night of High-Octane Rock, Alternative,Post-Punk, and Celtic...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/07-june-rebel-rock-riot-the-coda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6838e0ab6be3ccb4d3fd23b9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 22:35:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_f6d368744974403f93637f4d402b2bc8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[17/18-March: Live at the Celtic Music Tent]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to be back at the Victoria Highland Games &#38; Celtic Festival for it's 162nd run. We'll be bringing you live tunes at the...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/live-at-the-celtic-music-tent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6823df6f345cfad741488e40</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:14:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_a1d36816bee24296aa274347f9d16e02~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[24-April:  Bringing our tribute show to the Biltmore ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: John Weed Photos We're grateful to have brought our tribute to Shane MacGowan &#38; The Pogues to Vancouver by invitation of...]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/24-apr-bringing-our-tribute-to-shane-the-pogues-to-the-biltmore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681cce2932f79d51b2390bf3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:40:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_4f90d4f204e84208af8ff6900db1f84b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-March: SOLD OUT - Paddy Rolling Stone @ the Duncan Showroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our first of two evenings over St. Pat's Weekend, bringing back this popular tribute show - Thank you Duncan, for a wonderful evening!]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/16-march-sold-out-paddy-rolling-stone-the-duncan-showroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea1b68f96b48cc2d21feae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:38:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_52d003f1cb7d4156a385db705c80594b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_647,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[13-March: ARTICLE - Cowichan Valley Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the recent coverage of our St. Pat's show held at The Duncan Showroom - "Paddy Rolling Stone: A Tribute to Shane McGowan &#38; The Pogues"]]></description><link>https://www.houndsofcuchulain.com/post/article-lake-cowichan-gazette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea11dd89f652c76e9a065a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:58:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37dc7b_6cd0b6cc132745fd85f8e817fd392589~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Hounds</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>