June 10-July 7th is the time of the Oak Moon. The trees are beginning to reach their full bloom. The mighty oak is strong, powerful and towers over its neighbors. It rules over the summer months and was sacred to the Druids. They called this month “Duir”, the root word of Druid. It is connected to spells for protection, strength, fertility, money and success. Carry an acorn in your pocket for good luck. If you catch a falling oak leaf before it hits the ground, you will have good health for the following year.
The Oak Moon
Jun 10th, 2015 by admin
Daniel O’Connell, “The Liberator”
Jun 9th, 2015 by admin
Daniel O’Connell, also known as ‘the Liberator’, dominated Irish politics during the first half of the 19th Century. He was one of the first Catholics to enter the legal profession (1798). He won emancipation for the Catholics giving them back their dignity and self-respect.
Harpist Turlogh O’Carolan
Jun 8th, 2015 by admin
Oliver Goldsmith referred to harpist Turlogh O’Carolan as “the last and the greatest of the Irish bards.”
Eamonn de Valera
Jun 7th, 2015 by admin
Eamonn de Valera was the architect of the Irish Constitution.
Ulster Rebellion of 1798
Jun 6th, 2015 by admin
The Ulster rebellion of 1798 began on June 6 when Henry Joy McCracken called the United Irishmen to arms in Belfast.
James Connolly
Jun 5th, 2015 by admin
June 5, 1868 James Connolly was born in Scotland. He founded the Irish Citizen Army and was asked by Patrick Pearse to assist in the 1916 Rising. In a statement to his daughter on the eve of his execution he expressed his belief that Britain did not ever have a right to Ireland and thanked God that thousands of men and women were willing to die to attest to that belief.
Brigidine Sisters Building A Spirituality Centre in Kildare
Jun 3rd, 2015 by admin
The Brigidine Sisters in Kildare have put together a project to build a spirituality centre which tells the story of St Brigid. It will use sustainable materials and techniques which will affect the wellbeing of the earth. The plan of the building is in the shape of St Brigid’s Cross.
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