the celtic traditions were alive and well in france, spain and portugal.
There is a small country near the Basque region Asturia, where the music and culture was insulated and isolated by being surrounded by mountains.
They have Celtic ancestors there.
see: http://www.llandecubel.com/
and: http://www.asturias.es/
and: http://www.asturias.es/portal/site/Asturias