“…fast becoming a town landmark, with a growing legion of regular customers who honk and wave from the road when they can’t drop in.”
- The Concord Monitor
“…a unique spot, with homemade authentic Irish pub fare, inventive specials, great prices and a real sense of community.”
- Manchester Union Leader
“Gardiner puts a twist on the favorites by experimenting in his daily specials with ways to prepare the fresh seafood and vegetables he keeps on hand….It’s all made from scratch, and everything’s fresh.”
- The Concord Monitor
Links and Attractions
These are our picks for links to area attractions, plus links to other informative and unique websites to check out. New suggestions are always welcome!
BBM Designswww.bbmdesigns.com
Web Designer in New Hampshire who works on the Cu Na Mara website!
Blueberry Shores
www.rvnetlinx.com/dba/dba.php3?id=2376
Huge sandy beach on pristine Newfound Lake. Sites available for RV's, Trailers and Tents.
Bungalo Village Cottage & Motel on Newfound Lake
www.bungalo.com
Cozy furnished cottages...Outstanding views of Newfound Lake's crystal clear waters...Stunning views of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Christopher Murphy
www.christophermurphyartsound.com
A fantastic musician, recording artist, and artist. He can be found here at the Cu Na Mara most Sundays. Chris can also be heard playing the bodhran on the Live at Cu Na Mara CD.
Clare FM
www.clarefm.ie
A radio station from the West Coast-- Co.Clare. Nice mix of music--traditional as well as contemporary, with news on the hour.
Henry Whipple House
www.thewhipplehouse.com
Bed & Breakfast in Bristol, NH. A grand old home set in the center of scenic New Hampshire.
Inchicore and Sunday's Well
www.inchicore.net
Two great bands!! Well worth seeing anytime you get the opportunity!! We love them and are certain you will as well.
Inn at Danbury
www.innatdanbury.com
New England hospitality with a European flare.
Jeff Baker
www.members.tripod.com/ullastep/irishflute/index.htm
An incredibly talented artist-- we are so fortunate to have him here at Cu Na Mara, leading and organizing our Sunday sessiuns. The only American to win the All Ireland Flute Championship. Check out his website as well as the CD's he has available. Jeff can also be found playing on the Live at Cu Na Mara CD.
Lodging in the Lakes Region
www.virtualcities.com/ons/nh/nhonsdex.htm#lakes
Lodging Directory of Bed and Breakfast, Country Inns, Small Hotels, Ranches, and Vacation Rentals.
Munster Express
www.munster-express.ie
Waterford home page of The Munster Express, south-east Ireland's leading news and information source. Serving south-east Ireland since 1859!
Newfound Region Chamber of Commerce
www.newfoundchamber.com
Information about area attractions, businesses, and more.
NH Division of Parks and Recreation
www.nhstateparks.org
New Hampshire State Parks offer year-round recreation fun for the whole family!
Ossian USA
www.ossianusa.com
Traditional Irish and Scottish music in print and sound!! If it is out there, they have it. Check their website frequently for concerts in Loudon, NH!! A great venue--Charlie and Mary Lou are gracious hosts bringing quality Irish music to NH!!
Paddy Keenan
www.paddykeenan.com
A wonderful musician and person. Words do not do Paddy's music justice...celtic music must haves. Irish musician of the year 2003!! The Jimi Hendrix of the uillean pipes!! WOW!!!
Parkhurst & Company
www.parkhurstandcompany.com
The General Store of all General Stores...everything you need under one roof. Pet supplies, equestrian needs, hardware,lawn and garden supplies, paint, Dansko clogs, gourmet coffee, ...phew...you'll just have to drop in to see for yourself.
Ronan -Fluffy- Quinn
www.ronanquinn.com
A gifted singer and songwriter from Milltown Malbay in Co. Clare.-- one of our favorite friends and musicians. Catch him any and every time you can!!!! A rising star in the music industry.
Susan Young
www.irishsinger.net
A very gifted and talented vocalist, also playing the bodhran. Susan can be found most Sunday's here at Cu Na Mara. Check out her website for CD availability (a new one is being recorded as we speak). Sue also may be heard on the Live at Cu Na Mara CD.
The Burren
www.burren.com
One of Maryann and Ray's favorite spots for traditional Irish music-- as well as a good pint. Tommy and Louise have done a great job --they also have a great sister pub--The Skellig, in Waltham, MA.
The Johnny Come Latelies
www.jclband.com
A fantastic band with a great group of guys-- super high charged trad. music. One of the Cu Na Mara all time favorites!!!
The Polar Caves
www.polarcaves.com
America's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland settings.
Tir na Nog
www.thenog.com
One of Ray and Maryann's favorite places to hear really great music in the Boston area. Those of you who are regulars at our music festival may want to check it out--it's the home of The Johnny Come Latelies, and is also frequented by Ronan "Fluffy" Quinn.
WLRfm Radio
www.wlrfm.com
One of Ireland's quality local radio stations and the dominant media force in the South East.