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NEW SHIRTS, MERCHANDISE IN THE RMWK STORES!!
Wanna learn more about "OENGUS"? Click Here...
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BE SURE YOUR KILT IS PLAID TO PERFECTION - GREAT ARTICLE!
  I have long felt that there was a desperate
need for a website devoted to the
WEARING of the kilt, not merely
the sales of highland wear, kilts, sporrans,
etc. To be certain, there are definitely sites
detailing the history of the kilt, how to wear
the kilt, etc., but not one that celebrated
the wearing of this simple but somewhat
controversial fashion.
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Yup, another new design in our STORE!!
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When you attend a
formal event in a sea of white tie &
tails, everyone looks the same - except of
course for those fashionable few who opt for
the formal kilt instead of a penguin
suit. Without question, wearing a kilt in a crowd
will always garner more attention that any
tuxedo or suit - both from women and men (who
want to know where they can get
one so the women will notice
them).
So, here is your chance to not only join an
organization (for
FREE!!) devoted to the wearing
of a unique fashion item, but to relate your
own experiences in Highland attire, utilize
our Links section to search through a vast
array of vendors and informational sites, and
review continuously-expanding articles on the
subject. This site is for YOU, and
so your comments and contributions are
overwhelmingly encouraged. Be sure to check
out our online store, where you will find
apparel, merchandise, and more, all emblazoned
with the organization's unique logo, proudly
announcing your affiliation. I look forward to
hearing from you.
- David Robert Wooten
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"Buying your Kilt - Made Easy" An Expert Insider's Frank Views and Simple Tips by Dr Nicholas J Fiddes (Governor, Scottish Tartans Authority)
- Why you should wear a kilt, and what kind of kilt to get
- How to source true quality, and avoid the swindlers
- Find your own tartans, and get the best materials
- Know the outfit for any occasion, and understand accessories
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MY
CURRENT FAVORITE LINKS:
 Liam O'Daly (his website)
Be ye Scots or be ye Irish, you'll appreciate the beautiful artwork of Liam O'Daly - a Kansas City, MO-based Irishman, Liam's work encompasses the cities, towns and villages of Ireland and Europe. The metro area of Kansas City, Missouri and the MidWest also appear. His work is somewhat abstract, but always beautiful - especially his paintings of the Rock of Cashel (shown at right) which I just had to add to my collection. You need to check out his site, and buy some of his work, so that when he's internationally acclaimed, you can say you knew him when, and have one or more of his pieces.
 Catherine O'Connell (her website)
The greatest Irish voice I've ever heard, Period! You need to visit her site, buy her music, and take every possible opportunity to see her perform somewhere in Chicago, if you're lucky...
Born and raised in Chicago, Catherine started singing in pubs and bars in the late 70's with the group, Parting
Glass.
As more friends had her sing at weddings and she became active at Old St. Patrick's Church, the odd change of venue from pubs to churches began. Most jobs today are weddings and funerals and Catherine describes her work with, "Marryin' 'em, and buryin' 'em!"
 Beth Patterson (her
website)
This
is one brilliant, talented Irish bouzouki player.
What? You don't know what an Irish bouzouki is?
Uncultured slob... No, neither did I, until I saw
her perform at my favorite spot in NO, O'Flaherty's, unfortunately now defunct. "Immediately enthralled" is the phrase that comes to mind. I was there
with my 9-year-old daughter, who was equally entertained, and that's saying a lot.
Any performer who can play the bouzouki, sing like a
dream, produce her own CD artwork, as well as incorporate Kansas,
Beavis, Monty Python, Elmer Fudd ("kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit"),
and a plethora (just like using that word) of other obscure but
important paraphernalia, deserves our undying worship and devotion. Buy
everything in her store!!! Or at the very least, buy her CDs.
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