The very best things to do in Ireland rounded up from our four different visits to the Emerald Island.
( I wrote this article a few years ago. As this blog is relatively new I thought you, the reader might find this perspective helpful) Exorcism (from Late Latin exorcisms, from Greek exorkizein R…
In secluded fields, on the walls of churches, and beneath construction sites, stones have been found with intricate markings that rise from the lower left up to the center and then down to the lower right. This is the ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet known as Ogham (pronounced owam).
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So many of you have reached out asking for help finding a pagan path. Making this choice can definitely be confusing, there are so many different pagan paths you could follow. And before I start I should say that you don’t even need to follow one specific path,
Anecdotal evidence suggests that coronavirus restrictions have been a boost to wild Atlantic salmon returns in Irish rivers this year, as SeafoodSource reports. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is awaiting official data to support the suggestion that decreased predation over the last six months has allowed more wild salmon to cross the Atlantic and spawn in Irish rivers. However, even with this potential boost, the overall trend for wild salmon numbers in Ireland is one of decline — the commercial fishery seeing a 35% drop between 2007 and 2019, while rod-and-line angling catches are down 2.4% year on year over the last two decades. SeafoodSource has more on the story HERE.
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In secluded fields, on the walls of churches, and beneath construction sites, stones have been found with intricate markings that rise from the lower left up to the center and then down to the lower right. This is the ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet known as Ogham (pronounced owam).
One of the stranger ancient scripts one might come across, Ogham is also known as the ‘Celtic Tree Alphabet’. Estimated to have been used from the fourth to the tenth century AD it is believed to h…
Alva Mac Gowan tells how she spent an enjoyable midsummer's night in a very unusual location, a Viking house on the banks of the River Slaney.
Check out Lulu's latest blog as she gives her top Ogham gifts from The Irish Store including an interview with Ogham gift maker, Ethel Kelly.
Believed to be the first color photos of Ireland ever taken, these snapshots of the old life in Ireland, taken in Connemara and the Boyne Valley, are astounding.
Highlights The Sequel to Heart of the Fae, where Beauty and the Beast meets Irish Mythology Once upon a time... Heartache dogs the steps of Sorcha of Ui Neill. Author(s): Emma Hamm 348 Pages Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance Series Name: Otherworld Description About the Book The sequel to Heart of the Fae, this story continues the tale of beauty and the beast as the banished prince takes back his thrown, and the midwife becomes a queen. Book Synopsis The Sequel to Heart of the Fae, where Beauty and the Beast meets Irish Mythology Once upon a time... Heartache dogs the steps of Sorcha of Ui Neill. Although she is home with her family, she is unable to shake the memories of her time in Hy-brasil. She heals with a heavy heart, tells stories with melancholy words, and cannot forget the magic of the Otherworld. When an opportunity arises to return to her beloved Fae Prince, she makes a questionable deal. Dark magic, druidic curses, and a witch open a portal and send her tumbling into the middle of a war she must end for the sake of all who dwell in the Otherworld. Saving the faeries will not be easy when she has become a woman they fear. The once banished king battles his way through the Otherworld, freeing the Lesser Fae with each swing of his sword. Each attack turns Eamonn into something far more beastly than before. Geodes multiply and hinder his movements, harden his heart, and crystalize his resolve. Together, they face the King of the Seelie Fae and his golden army to end the war that will change the fate of the Otherworld forever. It is suggested to read Heart of the Fae before reading this book
Across Ireland, hundreds of millennia-old Ogham stones are slowly weathering away.
In secluded fields, on the walls of churches, and beneath construction sites, stones have been found with intricate markings that rise from the lower left up to the center and then down to the lower right. This is the ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet known as Ogham (pronounced owam).
A couple days ago there was a brief break in our autumnal rains, and I took advantage of it by zipping up to Cranberry Lake for a few minutes. It was cool there, 55 ˚F, and breezy – only a bit of sun filtered through the clouds. Still, five or six darners were flying over the water and checking for females along the shoreline. In addition, six or seven darners were perched in the bushes, perhaps hoping for a little more sun, and a few Autumn Meadowhawks were perched on the ground. I decided to do some dragonfly whispering. I went up to one of the Happy-face Darners (Paddle-tailed Darner) in the bushes and lifted him onto my finger. Remember that this was a "free-range dragonfly", completely free to take wing at any time. It had never been caught or manipulated in any way – I simply lifted it up on my finger, which took the place of a branch. Here's what he looked like as he sat happily on my hand. A male Happy-face Darner (Paddle-tailed Darner) resting on my hand. Such a charming fellow. (The white spots on the eyes are reflections of the Sun.) Here are a couple more photos of him. If you toggle back and forth between the photos you'll get an idea of what it looks like as he cocks his head. After the darner flew off to go about his busy day, I decided to lift another Happy-face Darner onto one finger, and then while he was going along for the ride, lift a Shadow Darner onto a second finger. This makes for a nice comparison between these two similar species. Again, remember these are "free-range dragonflies". A male Happy-face Darner (Paddle-tailed Darner) on the left, and a male Shadow Darner on the right. The Happy-face has blue on the tenth segment of its abdomen, but the Shadow Darner's tenth segment is black. In addition, the blue spots are large, and actually get a bit larger, as you go toward the end of the Happy-face abdomen. In the Shadow Darner, the blue spots get smaller and eventually disappear altogether. Here's another view. In this case, notice the top of segment 2 of the abdomen. For orientation, segment 3 is the one that is narrow – almost like a wasp waist. Segment 2 is the large, bulbous segment that is closer to the thorax. On the top of this segment, the dorsal surface, there is a blue stripe in both species. The blue stripe on the Happy-face Darner is thin and uniform in width. In contract, the blue dorsal stripe on the Shadow Darner is broad and nonuniform. It looks a bit like a chess piece, or the profile of a tree. Happy-face Darner (left) and Shadow Darner (right). Notice the difference in the blue dorsal stripe on segment 2 of the abdomen. It is thin and uniform in the Happy-face, broad and nonuniform in the Shadow. The blue dorsal stripe on segment 2 is a field mark that I haven't seen mentioned in any of the field guides, but I find it quite helpful. I often see a darner in the bushes, and a leaf blocks a view of the tip of the abdomen. No worry – if I can see segment 2 I'm in business.
When you think of old photos or historical pictures, you naturally think in terms of black and white, but as you can see from these stunning vintage photos from the turn of the 20th century, color pictures have been around for a lot longer than you think.
Ogham Stones have stood the test of time on the Emerald Isle. Read about Ogham inscription and how it was paired with standing stones to create these striking, everlasting monuments.
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Highlights The Sequel to Heart of the Fae, where Beauty and the Beast meets Irish Mythology Once upon a time... Heartache dogs the steps of Sorcha of Ui Neill. Author(s): Emma Hamm 348 Pages Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance Series Name: Otherworld Description About the Book The sequel to Heart of the Fae, this story continues the tale of beauty and the beast as the banished prince takes back his thrown, and the midwife becomes a queen. Book Synopsis The Sequel to Heart of the Fae, where Beauty and the Beast meets Irish Mythology Once upon a time... Heartache dogs the steps of Sorcha of Ui Neill. Although she is home with her family, she is unable to shake the memories of her time in Hy-brasil. She heals with a heavy heart, tells stories with melancholy words, and cannot forget the magic of the Otherworld. When an opportunity arises to return to her beloved Fae Prince, she makes a questionable deal. Dark magic, druidic curses, and a witch open a portal and send her tumbling into the middle of a war she must end for the sake of all who dwell in the Otherworld. Saving the faeries will not be easy when she has become a woman they fear. The once banished king battles his way through the Otherworld, freeing the Lesser Fae with each swing of his sword. Each attack turns Eamonn into something far more beastly than before. Geodes multiply and hinder his movements, harden his heart, and crystalize his resolve. Together, they face the King of the Seelie Fae and his golden army to end the war that will change the fate of the Otherworld forever. It is suggested to read Heart of the Fae before reading this book
My Ogham Art Happiness "Sonas" print is the perfect gift for you or the Irish person in your life. Presented in the Celtic alphabet of Ogham. The original print is hand-painted and then dimensionally printed in vibrant orange. Irish and English words featured beneath Ogham in Celtic font. -Presented in a white mat and 5x7 black wood frame -Open front corrugated box perfect for gift wrapping -Includes a descriptive label on the back of the mat and frame along with a 4x6 card explaining the history of the Ogham alphabet Ogham is the earliest written representation of the Irish language. It is most commonly written vertically and is read from bottom to top. It is believed that Ogham was first used in Ireland and parts of western England, Scotland and Wales between the 2nd and 6th centuries. Its main use was to mark territory by being carved into rocks and trees. Today there are approximately 400 surviving examples.
Lucan Demense Park is a very picturesque park in Dublin. It consists of 200 acres of woodland and grass land allowing you to bask in nature.
My Ogham Art Patience "Foighne" print is the perfect gift for you or the Irish person in your life. Presented in the Celtic alphabet of Ogham. The original print is hand-painted and then dimensionally printed in a rich and steady purple. Irish and English words featured beneath Ogham in Celtic font. -Presented in a white mat and 5x7 black wood frame -Open front corrugated box perfect for gift wrapping -Includes a descriptive label on the back of the mat and frame along with a 4x6 card explaining the history of the Ogham alphabet Ogham is the earliest written representation of the Irish language. It is most commonly written vertically and is read from bottom to top. It is believed that Ogham was first used in Ireland and parts of western England, Scotland and Wales between the 2nd and 6th centuries. Its main use was to mark territory by being carved into rocks and trees. Today there are approximately 400 surviving examples.
My Ogham Art Father "Athair" print is the perfect gift for you or the Irish person in your life. Presented in the Celtic alphabet of Ogham. The original print is hand-painted and then dimensionally printed in rich brown on a blended blue background. -Presented in a white mat and 8x10 black wood frame -Open front corrugated box perfect for gift wrapping -Includes a descriptive label on the back of the mat and frame along with a 4x6 card explaining the history of the Ogham alphabet Ogham is the earliest written representation of the Irish language. It is most commonly written vertically and is read from bottom to top. It is believed that Ogham was first used in Ireland and parts of western England, Scotland and Wales between the 2nd and 6th centuries. Its main use was to mark territory by being carved into rocks and trees. Today there are approximately 400 surviving examples.
In admiration of the Buckquoy spindle-whorl, an 8th Century stone circle engraved in Ogham, we have written the Irish word for life - "beatha" - to represent "The Circle of Life". Made of fine, handcrafted pewter. 1 1/4" diameter on knotted 29" leather string. Packaged in green organza bag with descriptive tag and a 3
The Irish word for wisdom - "eagna" - presented in English, Irish and Ogham - complemented by an optimistic quote from literary revivalist Padraic Colum (1881-1972). Presented on antiqued stock in a black wood frame (includes glass, open-front box, black backing with easel and installed hanger). Outer dimensions 8.75"
