St Patrick gets a lot of publicity. He had an excellent theatrical agent in the old days and his slick promotional material, backed up by Roman gold, was of the very best quality. Repeat something often enough and half of the population will believe it (just look at politicians, ancient or modern.) Seguir leyendo »

This is the day of Bride
the Queen will come from the mound…… Seguir leyendo »

In Ireland Lugh was a hero and High King of the distant past. Seguir leyendo »

Children raised in the wild, reared by some savage beast, appear in myths frequently. They appear in modern times as well, usually dealing with autistic or intellectually disabled children and not feral at all. Some of the folklore surrounding these children is based on truth but mainly it’s allegorical and safely in the realm of fiction. Seguir leyendo »

It seems natural to revere the flame, it makes civilisation possible. It drives away the cold and the wild beasts, cooks food, and brings light in the darkness. At the same time, Fire destroys and regenerates, it holds opposing values of good and evil. It shines in Paradise. It burns in hell.  And Fire is an eternal witness to our sacred ceremony. Seguir leyendo »

Meet Sister Fidelma

Fidelma is an Eognacht princess, sister to the king of Cashel and respected advocate of the ancient Brehon laws. She is called upon to solve dark mysteries and murder most foul for Fidelma is a qualified dálaigh and if you haven’t met her yet - then you’re in for a very pleasant surprise. Seguir leyendo »

The tales of the Fianna are argued to be the basis of those of the Knights of the Round Table of England. The military elite of ancient Ireland were champions of the people, models of chivalry and warriors for justice, and Fionn mac Cumhail was their greatest leader. Seguir leyendo »

During the Dark Ages much of our learning was lost as minds across Europe closed down. Fortunately in Ireland this wasn’t the case. Seguir leyendo »