Clive Culbertson (born 28 August 1954,

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, County Antrim,

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) is the founder of

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in Ulster. He is a mystic, musician and

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. Culbertson trained with his friend and teacher, the late

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, Aircinneac and Herenach of "The Old Gaelic Order"- the order that was in Ireland before the Druids came. Culbertson was given a lineage of authority from McBrady to start his own order – this work is now under construction. Culbertson is a bassist, vocalist, songwriter,

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and record producer. He has recorded and toured with many artists – among his list of credits are

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and

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and the ''

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'' album. Currently he is bassist/vocalist and musical director with country rock band, New Moon, of which he is also a founder member. Their latest album, ''Emerald Country Shack'', has received critical acclaim, and is a featured album on many radio stations in Ireland and Britain.A short biography of Culbertson

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1954 births Living people Neo-druids Musicians from County Antrim Van Morrison Modern pagans from Northern Ireland People from Ballymoney {{Northern-Ireland-musician-stub