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Time of the Vine Moon
Sep 8th, 2016 by admin
September 5 to 29 was known in Celtic lore as the time of the Vine Moon. Pictures of grape vines were drawn on garden walls as a symbol to promote fertility in one’s garden. A common use for vines was to heal burns. The wound was dressed in leaves soaked in spring water. Each leaf had to be dipped three times to make it effective. Intoxication from wine was thought to be the possession of one’s self by the spirit of the vine. It was also used in the fairy realm to reach a deeper level of consciousness.
An Irish Blessing
Aug 23rd, 2016 by admin
May you be blessed with warmth in your home,
love in your heart, peace in your soul and joy in your life.
August 22 in Irish History
Aug 22nd, 2016 by admin
On August 22, 1922 Michael Collins was killed by anti-treaty forces.
Did You Know?
Aug 2nd, 2016 by admin
From Irish Central: Visitors to the Cliffs of Mohr have been warned that parts of the site are ‘unstable’. Areas at the Cliffs have become dangerously unstable due to several recent landslides and are at risk of falling into the sea. Visitors are warned to not get too close to the edge as portions of the rock face can collapse without warning. A spokesperson for the site said the official path is the ‘inner path and not the bare earth track created by walkers.”
Baltimore, Co. Cork
Jul 7th, 2016 by admin
That Baltimore, County Cork is a small fishing and sailing port located about 7 miles southwest of Skibbereen. ‘Baile na Tighe Mor is the Irish language translation of Baltimore and means ‘townland of the big house’. It is the namesake of Baltimore, MD and the family seat of Lord Calvert was located in the barony. It has a distinctive white beacon located near the harbor entrance that serves as a reference point for watercraft entering the harbor.
Leamaneh Castle, Co. Clare
Jul 5th, 2016 by admin
Leamaneh Castle/Leim an Eich (The Stallion’s Leap), Co. Clare-Built in the late 1400’s and expanded in the 1640’s. It is located 12 miles north of Ennis. It was the home of Maire ‘Rua’ (Red Mary) McMahon-O’Brien and her husband Conor O’Brien. Red (flaming red hair) Mary is considered to be the last of the great Irish Warrior Queens. By the time of her death in 1686 she outlived 3 husbands but managed to hold onto Leamaneh Castle through very turbulent times.
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