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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Simon McCarthy

Celtic festival 'Clans on the Coast' keeping the culture alive at Raymond Terrace

Ron Swan pictured in full Celtic regalia.

Ron Swan is determined to keep the culture alive. In full regalia and in defiance of the cancer he has been battling for more than two years, the former cop and one-time mayor surveyed the field at Raymond Terrace on Saturday afternoon as the band played the day to a close with the blaring rhythm of the pipes and drums.

"It was an excellent day," he said.

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