A comprehensive catalogue of all the Shella na Gigs in Ireland with maps, photos and detailed descriptions. Source: Ireland’s Síle na Giġ | An encyclopedia of all the Irish Sile na Giġ
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‘Fair Rosamund’ – History… the interesting bits!
English history, Medieval History, Medieval WomenEleanor of Aquitaine, Godstow, Henry II, Richard I, Rosamund Clifford, Rosamund de Clifford, Woodstock Source: ‘Fair Rosamund’ – History… the interesting bits!
Tagged with: Early Medieval, English history, Godstow, Henry II, history, medieval, Medieval History, Medieval WomenEleanor of Aquitaine, Richard I, Rosamund Clifford, Rosamund de Clifford, Woodstock
Posted in History, Travel
Posted in History, Travel
The Fairy King’s advice on Trees. A poem from Early Ireland | Irish Archaeology
Early Medieval, fair king, poem, trees Source: The Fairy King’s advice on Trees. A poem from Early Ireland | Irish Archaeology
Tagged with: archaeology, celt, celtic, druid, Early Medieval, fair king, fairy king, ireland, irish, poem, trees
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Turlough’s Tale is on pre-order!
Turlough’s Tale is a short story set about ten years before Legacy of Luck, book 3 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . After his wife dies in childbirth, Turlough decides his children will be better off with their aunt. He…
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Green Dragon, Artist Newsletter
Want to keep abreast of my activities as a photograph and a beadweaving artist? Each newsletter will have details about new work, upcoming events, and some information about beading or photography. Sign up for my brand new artist newsletter!…
Tagged with: art, artist, bead, beading, beadweaving, beadwork, free, jewelry, news, newsletter, photographs, photography, travel
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography, Travel
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography, Travel
The Celtic Fire Festival of Lughnasadh
I wish everyone a blessed and fruitful Lughnasadh! Lughnasadh is a Celtic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season that was historically observed throughout Ireland & Scotland. Source: The Celtic Fire Festival of Lughnasadh
Tagged with: ancient history, arts, august, celebration, celt, celtic, celtic mythology, druid, festival, folklore, historical, history, holiday, ireland, irish, lughnasadh, magic, nostalgia, pagan, ritual, wicca
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Review: Pilgrimage | Never Felt Better
I’m excited to see this, especially as I just finished my second novel set in 12th century Ireland. A lot of my research dealt with the triple culture clash of Normans, Gaelic Irish and the Vikings, as well as the…
Ireland’s pirate queen: Twelve fascinating facts about the legendary Grace O’Malley – Irish Post
Grace O’Malley is celebrated in Ireland as the original ‘Pirate Queen’, but the 16th century figure was also a remarkable leader. Source: Ireland’s pirate queen: Twelve fascinating facts about the legendary Grace O’Malley – Irish Post
Tagged with: celt, celtic, grace o'malley, grainne, grainne ua mhaille, historic, historical, history, ireland, irish, o'malley, pirate, queen, strong women, woman
Posted in History, Travel
Posted in History, Travel
Six ancient myths from the Scottish islands – The Scotsman
From rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women, Scotland’s islands are still alive today with tales of their supernatural pasts. Source: Six ancient myths from the Scottish islands – The Scotsman
