Folklore
May Day, Lá Bealtaine Flower Traditions
Bealtaine, one of the four ancient and powerful Celtic festivals, heralds the light and warmth of the Summer to come. Th...
Leprechauns … Who do ye think ye are?
We can all conjure up a picture of what leprechauns look like, be it from Celtic mythology, folklore or even H...
May Day Facial!
We are preparing for our May Day Facial, the traditional way!
May Day marks the start of the Celtic festival of Beal...
A Curious Tale of the Night of the Big Wind ( Oiche na Gaoithe Mór)in 1839 and Ireland’s first pensions
On the first of January, 1909 pensions were granted to men and women over 70 in Ireland ( and Great Britain).
It was ...
Halloween and the Celtic Festival of Samhain ( Sow-in)
Did you know that the ancient festival of Samhain was the precursor to what we know as Halloween?
There are four Celt...
Fairy Trees
Fairy trees or bushes are often seen growing around fairy forts ( ringforts). They are said to guard the entrance to the...
Imbolc / St.Brigids Day- New Irish Public Holiday February 2023
Imbolg ( February 1st) is one of the four most important festivals in the Celtic calendar, along with Bealtaine (1st Ma...
