Ireland is a country of many names. For such a small island it bears an incredibly wide and varied array of titles, from the Ould Sod to the Emerald Isle
Part 2 of my list of female Irish artists; Grace Henry, Letitia Marion Hamilton, Lilian Luch Davidson, Mary Swanzy, Margaret Clarke, Mainie Jellett and Nano Reid.
Blarney Woollen Mills tells the tale of the classic Irish legend - the Children of Lir. The story is rich in Irish folklore, myths and magic.
by Geoffrey Stanton With St. Patrick's day right around the corner, everyone's feeling a little Irish. It's probably safe to assume that everyone...
There are many lessons to be learned from Celtic mythology. Here are some of the most important, along with a look at the protagonists of each story. We all need a bit of an escape sometimes, and I’ve always found a sense of solace in curling up with a book of fairy tales in a
Ireland is a country of many names. For such a small island it bears an incredibly wide and varied array of titles, from the Ould Sod to the Emerald Isle
"THE NAMES UPON THE HARP", written by Marie Heaney and illustrated by P. J. Lynch I had planned to write a post about this book while it was still March, so that I could include it in my "All Things Celtic" theme. However, I only received the book today. I'm going to write about it anyway, so just pretend it's still March (we have plenty of snow piles to make it seem so). I learned about the book while I was writing my previous post about Niamh and Oisin. I discovered it only after I had found several wonderful illustrations for it from the gallery of P. J. (Patrick James) Lynch, a famous Irish artist. According to the book, since childhood Lynch "has had images of Finn, the son of Cumhaill, and leader of the Fianna; Conor MacNessa, the King of Ulster; and Cuchulainn, the great hero, in his head. But only in collaboration with a story teller as respected as Marie Heaney did he feel ready to commit his images to paper." Aiofe puts a spell on her stepchildren, turning them into swans in "The Children of Lir" Heaney, by the way, is the wife of famous Irish poet Seamus Heaney and a well respected writer and preserver of Irish folklore in her own right. So far I have only had time to peruse the fabulous illustrations, but I will get around to reading the tales soon. There are eight of them (plus one poem): "Moytura", "The Children of Lir", "The Birth of Cuchulainn", "Bricriu's Feast", "Deirdre of the Sorrows", "Finn and the Salmon of Knowledge", "The Enchanted Deer" and "Oisin in the Land of Youth." Of the many characters in these stories, I had only heard of Cuchulainn, Deirdre, Oisin and Lugh of the Long Arm (from "Moytura"), so I have a lot of information to absorb! The beautiful Eithlinn, held captive in a tower, from "Moytura" Heaney divides her book into three categories: "The Mythological Cycle", "The Ulster Cycle" and "The Finn Cycle". She gives a brief description of each of these cycles before relating the tales from them. I found this very useful, as I have run into these titles many times without really grasping what they meant. From "Oisin in the Land of Youth" "Fiercely fought battles, tender romances, spells and curses, loyalty and betrayal: the stuff of great drama, and unforgettable storytelling." That's what the publishers promise. I can't wait to immerse myself in these stories. Of them, Heaney says "What ensures their place in world literature is their agelessness, their value as expressions of the perennial art of the storyteller." Through the millenia, these legends would have been lost forever if not for raconteurs and scribes like her. Fomorian leader Balor of the Evil Eye, from "Moytura" Although I found most of the illustrations to be stunningly beautiful, there are some ugly ones too (like Balor, above, who could slay 100 men with one glance), and even gruesome (a severed head), so you may want to check out the book before giving it to a child. Supposedly, this book is for children about the age of 8 or 9. But I certainly found it to be enjoyable at the adult level. In fact, Heaney tells these great Irish legends far better than any version I have yet seen! I especially appreciated the pronunciation guide, as I have a tendency to pronounce them as they're spelled, e.g. oy-zin instead of ush-een (Oisin), loog instead of loo (Lugh) and ay-oi-fuh instead of eef-eh (Aoife). The book retails at $19.95 but I was able to find a perfect used copy for $8.00 on amazon.com. I will also be looking for Heaney's other book, "Over Nine Waves: A Book of Irish Legend." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You and I leave names upon the harp" Cuchulainn to Conor, from "Baile's Strand" by W. B. Yeats
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The Tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge is hundreds of years old yet is still enjoyed by Irish children and adults alike today.
The boundaries between the Otherworld and our own are said to be slighter on May Eve, and it is then that protection against the fairies is believed to be more crucial than at any other time of the…
How much do you *really* remember from school?
Irish fairy tales and folklore are populated with a wonderful collection of magical fae beings. Leprechauns are so famous they can sell breakfast cereal, and many people have heard the legend of the banshee—but what about the rest?
Welcome to the land of King Arthur, Beowulf, and The Green Man where Celtic, Gaelic, German, and Norse stories mix in the misty heath to create one of the world's most diverse and plentiful lands of beasts. We have a long love affair with the land, our myths, and legends are what helped our ancestors to make sense of it all, and helped lessons learned the hard way to be passed along to future generations. Even the creepy legends are looked upon with fondness and a certain degree of pride. Giants such as Tolkien, Lewis, and Stoker have contributed to the field and the torch has been carried forward by modern authors such as Rowling, Pratchett, and Gaiman. It seems our desire to re-tell and adapt these myths to the contemporary landscape is nothing new, but a continually renewed vow of heritage preservation. And here is our humble offering in the preservation of these stories. This is an illustrated map of the mythical beasts that are said to inhabit the British and Irish isles. The map is well researched and accurate, involving consultation with groups knowledgable about British and Irish mythology and folklore. There are no shortcuts, no haphazard placements. The creatures on this map have stories tying them to the region where they have been placed, making this the definitive map of the beasts of the British and Irish Isles. This is an A3 digital art print measuring 42 x 29.7 cm on heavyweight perlino cotton paper stock. Printed with ecologically sound UV-resistant inks for longevity. Items are dispatched within a maximum of 5 working days and are sent with tracking by Royal Mail. International orders delivery times will vary and you will be responsible for any import taxes imposed by your country. All items are shipped in a sturdy large diameter postal tube and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper to ensure they arrive safely and in perfect condition. Larger orders may be shipped flat.
One of the world's most famous Irish legends, the tale of Tír Na nÓg.
Find out how to pronounce common Irish names with our audio guide, plus read our Irish language hacks so you figure out names yourself.
Edgar Allan Poe Biography: Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on 19th January, 1809. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one...
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Audrey Hennessy's artwork. Audrey is a self taught artist based in Dublin and has been drawing since she was a child. She started painting in 1996 , Audrey Hennessy
Laura Butler's artwork. I am particularly drawn to images where the presence of people, the mark they make on the landscape over time can be fel, Laura Butler
A nod to the Irish cross drawn with Celtic knots developed in Cyanotype print on Arches watercolor paper 9”x12”
Henry Butler's artwork. My subject matter is varied, including wildlife, people and pet portraits, seascapes and anything that catches my eye., Henry Butler
The Tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge is hundreds of years old yet is still enjoyed by Irish children and adults alike today.
Irish landscape showing a stream of water running between purple heather on the bog.
The boundaries between the Otherworld and our own are said to be slighter on May Eve, and it is then that protection against the fairies is believed to be more crucial than at any other time of the…
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How much do you *really* remember from school?
