Podcasts about imbolg

RTE's four-part series Na Féilte Tine (The Fire Festivals) explores the four indigenous Irish festivals of Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine and Lúnasa. Bank Holiday Monday's programme explores the festival of ‘Bealtaine' and the theme of Nature. Michael Harding features & joins us now from our Cork studio

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you as special episodes to tie in with the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the upcoming Imbolg Festival. So this story is based around The Goddess & The Saint Brigid, as we celebrated Imbolg last year for ‘Brigid 1500' a beautiful festival commemorating anniversary of the birth this Saint. This show was funded by Louth Co. Council and recorded in the beautifully renovated Orela Centre in Dundalk, Co. louth, the Birthplace of Brigid. There is a Video for this entire show on YouTube - and you can see us perform with the three wonderful musicians we had with us on the night, they were Alan Homan, Colm Farrel, and Caoimhín Kelleher. Please like, subscribe, leave a comment or a review wherever you get this podcast, but especially on YouTube to help us grow that channel and keep track of the many more videos we'll be posting there soon. Linked below. To listen to our Reflections and Chats, to get exclusive content, and to support this Podcast, you can join our Candlelit Crew following the links in the description/show notes/bio. This podcast is also supported by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CandlelitTales https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/00d5c29b-ee1a-4078-aacf-62e1a94522dc/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast

An Original song by me, written during the last few weeks of the Hermetic Mystery School's work with Bríghidh, composed, engineered and produced on Imbolg by DAMANTA on Irish Bouzouki, Low Whistle & Vocals. Blessed Imbolg!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/magick-without-fears-frater-r-c-hermetic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marianne Faithfull remembered - Film reviews - Na Féilte Tine - Imbolg

This week on Playback. Biddies and brídógs - we get our Bridget on for Imbolg. DeepSeek has its AI Sputnik moment. And coping without power or water in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Bunratty isn't the only place in Clare celebrating Imbolg and Brigid's Day. Ennistymon will be hosting a community festival to celebrate both this weekend. Irish tradition, folklore, and creativity will be brought to life through workshops, talks, music, and a magical parade this Friday and Saturday. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by festival coordinator, Aoibheann Boyle and visionary of the festival, Zillah Francis.

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you as special episodes to tie in with the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the upcoming Imbolg Festival. So this story is based around The Goddess & The Saint Brigid, as we celebrated Imbolg last year for ‘Brigid 1500' a beautiful festival commemorating anniversary of the birth this Saint. This show was funded by Louth Co. Council and recorded in the beautifully renovated Orela Centre in Dundalk, Co. Louth, the Birthplace of Brigid. There is a Video for this entire show on YouTube - and you can see us perform with the three wonderful musicians we had with us on the night, they were Alan Homan, Colm Farrel, and Caoimhín Kelleher. Please like, subscribe, leave a comment or a review wherever you get this podcast, but especially on YouTube to help us grow that channel and keep track of the many more videos we'll be posting there soon. Linked below. To listen to our Reflections and Chats, to get exclusive content, and to support this Podcast, you can join our Candlelit Crew following the links in the description/show notes/bio. This podcast is also supported by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/

As I have kicked-off 2025 with the first of many more monthly free class, I decided to edit this first one and let it out into the wild as an example of what these hour-long live lectures will be like. Not all, of course, will be focused on the Celtic Mysteries. And the rest I will not be able to spend two days editing for public consumption. So if you want to participate, be sure and join the free CyberGuild at HermeticMysterySchool.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/magick-without-fears-frater-r-c-hermetic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, scríobhneoir agus ceann de léiritheoirí na sraithe RTÉ ar ábhar féilte ársa na tíre. Craolfar an dara chlár sa tsraith ar fhéile Imbolg an Luan seo chugainn.

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Producer of Na Féilte Tine: Imbolg. Na Féilte Tine (The Fire Festivals) a four part series commissioned by RTE which explores the four indigenous Irish festivals of Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine and Lúnasa. Each festival is a welcome to the new season. The Fire Festivals have been celebrated for millennia in Ireland and this series explores their history and continual evolution as they respond to the spiritual and communal needs of Ireland in the 21st century. The series delves into the symbolism and mythology central to each festival, and the impact that these ancient traditions have on Irish culture and identity. Imbolg the second programme airs on St. Brigid's Day, Monday 3rd February 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Feb 1st 2024 is Imbolg, the first day of spring and also a day to commerate all things Bridget! For personal soul sessions and our community www.numbers4success.com or email numbers4success22@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This week, we are taking a break from our Táin Mosaic series to check in with the Goddess, and Saint, Brigid. The first day of February, also known as Imbolg, has always been associated with Brigid, and commemorated in folk practice. Cloaks are hung out the evening before to catch some of her healing magic, and crosses are woven from reeds, as the first flowers are said to bud in the wake of her footsteps across the land. Aron and Sorcha also had a conversation about this podcast, and about Brigid more generally, which we are releasing simultaneously over on Patreon. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story includes mentions of violence, death, and child death. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CandlelitTales https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/00d5c29b-ee1a-4078-aacf-62e1a94522dc/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast

Wir sind kurz vor dem 1. Februar. Imbolg im keltischen Jahreskreis. Das Fest der Brigid. Die Tage werden merklich länger, die Hoffnung auf den Frühling erwacht. Was erwacht in Dir zu neuem Leben? Nur Liebe für Dich. Deine Annika

Heute haben wir, der Alex und der Jan, eine Menge im Heidenpodcast zu besprechen. Wir wollen über das Jahreskreisfest Imbolg, oder auch Imbolc geschrieben, unterhalten. Ein heidnisches Fest der Säuberung und des Starts in den Frühling. Wir reden über Gullveig, die Gier und was sie mit den alten Göttern, den Asen gemacht hat. Welche Konsequenzen es hat, wenn wir der destruktiven Seite der Gier nachgeben. Dazu hat der Jan ein schönes Gedicht gefunden, dass wir Euch hier verlinken: https://das-blaettchen.de/2011/04/die-gier-4207.html Uns geht es dabei um das Gedicht, was die Seite sonst noch so veröffentlicht, wissen wir nicht und unterstützen es somit soweit auch nicht. Das heißt nicht, dass dort Blödsinn steht, es heißt nur, dass wir uns nicht weiter mit der Seite befasst haben. (Leider muss man das ja in diesen Tagen erwähnen und das hat auch was mit dem Gedicht zu tun.) Wir sprechen über unser Verständnis des Heidentums und des Neuheidentums. Wir freuen uns übrigens sehr, wenn ihr uns ein paar Bilder zusenden würdet, wie ihr das pagane Fest Imbolg gefeiert habt. Gerne auf Instagram, dann können wir daraus einen Beitrag machen, wenn wir das dürfen. Für heute wünschen wir Euch Menschen des Paganismus eine tolle Zeit.

Lá saoire nua bainc é an lá inniu, mar chomóradh ar Lá Fhéile Bríde, féile traidisiúnta na nGael, Imbolg agus tús an Earraigh, ar chóir é fhorbairt mar fhéile turasóireachta nó é a cheiliúradh eadrainn fhéin sa mbaile?

Honoring the Creative Forces that move through me this season of Imbolg and the Goddess Brighid. Staying true to my poetry as a reflection of where I am at... right now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dandelionroots/support

Punxsutawney Phil carries a heavy load on his little shoulders. According to folklore, if the groundhog pops out of his burrow and sees his shadow today, there will be six more weeks of winter. If there's no shadow, it means an early spring. Phil has become the unofficial groundhog of Groundhog Day. He's near the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. His appearance is part of a day-long festival that's been celebrated since 1887. Many other towns hold similar fetes. There actually is a bit of truth to the legends. Crisp, sunny days often follow cold fronts — part of a pattern of continuing cold weather. Cloudy skies can be produced by warmer air pushing up from the south — perhaps the start of more spring-like patterns. Groundhog Day is one of several commemorations of a cross-quarter day. Such days occur about half way between a solstice and an equinox. In many cultures, a cross-quarter day represented the beginning of a new season, not its middle. In the British Isles, there were several celebrations of the February cross-quarter day. In Ireland, it began as Imbolg, which honored the goddess Brigid. Later, Christians celebrated it as Saint Brigid's Day, honoring Ireland's patron saint. And in other regions, it was Candlemas. People had their candles blessed by a priest, then used them to light up the rest of the year. So keep an eye on your own skies to see if spring is nigh — or winter will maintain its icy grip. Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

What a beautiful reminder that mindset is everything! Love is everything! We are being reminded that we have a choice to view the world as trying to harm us and live with that mindset, or we can view it through the lens of infinite opportunity and potential! Blessed Imbolg my friends and a Blessed St. Brigid's Day as well

Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Today is the first day of Spring, Imbolg, also known as Brigid's Day. This is a story that Sorcha has been working on for some time, in honour of the Goddess-turned-Saint. We were going to release this as a two-part episode, but have decided to let the whole thing out on the day that's in it. For the first time on this podcast, this story will be unaccompanied by an original musical score. Oisín felt that the story stood stronger without any embellishment, and Sorcha trusts his judgement. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. Triggers include mentions of ostracisation, animal suffering, abortion, disease, and violent death. #candlelittales #candlelittalespodcast #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #patreon #thankyou #subscribe #youtube #spotify #amazon https://www.youtube.com/c/CandlelitTales https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/00d5c29b-ee1a-4078-aacf-62e1a94522dc/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast

Join us for this bonus, follow up episode for Imbolc (check out our main Imbolc episode if you haven't listened to it yet)! This time we talk a little about affirmations and how to use them before sharing a 20 minute recording of an Imbolc themed affirmation with some relaxing background music for you to sit back and relax with.Affirmations are often used to help us focus on positive thoughts and feelings, that can help to boost our confidence, self-worth and sense of living in a benevolent universe,We recommend finding a quiet place to enjoy this recording where you can fully focus on and receive the words that you are listening to.Find us on Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeIf you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit! You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a (very!) small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. This recording is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.   This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts - Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCraftsPage: https://www.facebook.com/RowanSong

***In this episode Braxis, Samuel and T have a chat with Elizabeth LaBarca, a Priestess of Brigid, about the goddess Brigid and the sabbat of Imbolg. *** Music in this episode by Celia Farran used with permission and available on Bandcamp. *** Art used in this episode by Matt Rees and available at mrees.com *** --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoof-and-horn/support

Like good food - keeping the favourite bit to the end ;-) Tonight I'll fill you in which dance venue had the most impact on me and why. Sit down with me one last time before I release you into spring time.This episode is dedicated to Josie McKelvey. May his soul rest in peace.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaMusic: National Anthem by Martin DugganSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Imbolc, Oimelc or Candlemas - our gift to you as we enter the transition from winter to spring.After some reflection on the time of year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation in which the Imbolc goddess takes you on a journey through the forest to her healing well and her fire of inspiration .   Lastly we share a healing candle meditation to embrace the awakening flame and the blessings it imparts.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Imbolc!Find us on Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeIf you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit! You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a (very!) small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. This meditation is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to this meditation.

Imbolg, das keltische Fest zur Ehren von Göttin Brigid- die Feuer Göttin. In dieser Episode erzähle ich dir etwas über Imbolg. Das Fest zum 2. Vollmond nach der Wintersonnenwende. Eigentlich ja am 1.Februrar und doch...hör doch einfach rein, dann erfährst du mehr darüber. Nach cirka 8 Minuten hörst du eine Meditation, in der du dich mit Dir selbst verbinden kannst. Viel Freude mit der Information und der Meditation und happy St. Brigid...der Frühling darf langsam kommen. Mehr Informationen über mich findstet du hier: www.praxiseinklang.de Anfangsmusik: Antares; Album: "The space between"

I am so excited to introduce you to The Rev. Dr. Natalie Vail. Natalie is an ordained spiritualist minister, celtic shaman, acupuncturist, reiki master, among SO many other credentials and specialties. Needless to say, This episode is loaded with information, I seriously catch something new from Natalie every time I listen through this conversation. We talk about a WHOLE lot of rituals and spiritual practices that may be new to you, we talk embodiment and holistic well-being, and dig deep into Celtic earth-based spirituality. One thing I want to highlight is that about halfway through you'll hear us talk about St. Brigid and her feast celebration called Imbolg, which happens to fall tomorrow night, February 1! So if you are listening before that, and feel inclined to participate, maybe you make a ritual out of leaving a scarf out for the Spirit of Brigid to bless tomorrow night.No matter what you're carrying, what questions you hold, and what path has brought you here, I am confident there's something striking in this conversation with Natalie Vail for you.find out more about Natalie: https://www.natalievail.com

Tonight I'll take you with me on a fieldtrip I did for a paper at university, and how what I saw blew my mind, changing my subject of research altogether.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.Mentioned musicians:Rose Murray, PianoIain MacKay, ViolinDescribed moment of mentioned YouTube video by Kirsty Caldwell:https://youtu.be/t2KDutK3AvA?t=134For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

Very special things that happened during a celebration by St. Augustine's Well in Co. Clare.Dedicated to my lovely friend Patsy.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

About some magical moments experienced in Dingle Town, including something very unique concerning their mascot Fungie the dolphin.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

Short episode on the background of a very special tune composed for some ladies at the World Championships of Irish Dance in Glasgow 2016 ;-)Kristián's Feis Music:www.facebook.com/thepowerofmusicbykristianfislwww.instagram.com/kristiansfeismusicSharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

Ep.10 - Talking about old clashing with new and a bit magical appearances on a world championship stage.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.Mentioned composer: Turlough O'CarolanTune: Captain O'KaneFor more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2022

Ep.09 - Offering an account of a special and crazy trip I had during one of my spring breaksSharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Ep. 08 - About a very special Rambling House in Co. Laois and the things I've witnessed there that I will keep engraved in my heart forever

Ep. 07 - Whit Weekend has a very special meaning for set dancers in Switzerland... Why that is so special, what embarassing situations I found myself in and what memorable things happened there during some of those weekends are shared in this episode.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.More info on the mentioned weekend here:https://www.setdance.ch/workshop/zuerich/Mentioned set dance: the Merchant SetFind the description here:https://ringofkerrydancers.org/dance_steps/merchant_set.pdfFor more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Ep. 06 - Offering a rather comical account on how things can easily change within five minutes, thoughts on the dress code at céilí dances and a bit of a surprise in the end.Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.Mentioned pub: Shortt's in Feakle, Co. ClareFor more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.Dedicated to Sabrina

About what must be the coolest postman in Switzerland and why he had an impact in my dancing life.If very curious about the mentioned events, you can have a look of what it was like here:https://youtu.be/ehwU9H3t9m8Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

The story of two very important sets of dancing shoes and about the very special person who gave them to me.In loving memory of John McSweeney.Mentioned Video:https://vimeo.com/26865337Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Sharing short dance stories with you every Sunday night during the Irish winter months between Samhain and Imbolg to make those long dark nights a bit less long.Every Sunday at 9pm Irish time between October 31st and February 1st.For more info:www.scealtadamhsa.comwww.facebook.com/scealtadamhsaSupport the projects!www.paypal.me/scealtadamhsawww.buymeacoffee.com/scealtadamhsaMusic:Faery Garden by Chris Collinswww.indiemusicbox.com© SSKM, 2021

Windrunner (https://www.facebook.com/WINDRUNNERBAND) sits down with The Mosh Pit.  We talk influences, music, tours and more.  Tracklist: Ark the Storm, Atomic Kavemen, Dead Blonde Stars, Imbolg, The Crow Witch, The Delerium Trees, Windrunner

S4E2: February Musings Recording Date: February 1, 2021 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/32Sz8u7   Keywords: February, St. Brigid's Day, Imbolc, Imbolg, National Freedom Day, Groundhog Day, Presidents' Day, Valentines Day, Winter, Spring   Episode summary:  February may be the shortest month of the year, but what it lacks in calendar days, it makes up in its numerous celebrations and holidays. Rosa McAllister from Networks' shares insights and information about the various and significant holidays people may celebrate in February.    Topical Index: Introduction [00:00] Snow Days in February [1:22] St. Brigid's Day/Imbolc [3:22] National Freedom Day [6:11] Shining the Light [7:55] February Birthdays [8:54]  Groundhog Day [11:03] Valentine's Day [12:14]  Presidents' Day [13:40] What is Your Light [14:54] What Are Your Freedoms? [17:12] How Do You Show Love? [17:51] Closing [19:48] Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-healing-circle.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

iIrish: Songs, Stories & Shenanigans, Podcast23: St. Valentine’s Day, President’s Day   When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth & the Pulse of what matters   Hello Everyone! Welcome back to iIrish; Songs, Stories & Shenanigans. Happy Valentine’s Day (Sunday) and President’s Day (Monday). Now wouldn’t that be ironic, for the Impeachment trial were to wrap up on President’s Day? We have a great show for you today, including talking about those two U.S. holidays, and their deep Irish connections.   Just for a minute, we’re going to move From the Present to acknowledge the Past, and then roll forward: So, Let’s take a look at On This Day in Irish History: 12 February 1989 - In one of the most controversial incidents of the recent “Troubles,” the Catholic solicitor, Pat Finucane, was murdered by gunmen in his own house in north Belfast. 13 February 1820 – the death of Leonard McNally, defense barrister, composer and one of the first members of the United Irishman. On his death, it was discovered that he had been accepting government money to betray the United Irishmen while acting as their barrister. 18 February 1979 - Leo Varadkar, current Tanaiste (TAW-nuhsh-tyuh), and former Taoiseach, was born in Dublin. 19 February 1624 - Death of Sir Arthur Chichester, chief instigator of the Plantation of Ulster. 19 February 1919 - A local IRA unit, led by Seamus Robinson, Dan Breen and Sean Traecy, ambushed and killed RI Constables MacDonnell and O’Connell at Soloheadlbeg, Co. Tipperary, marking the beginning of the Anglo-Irish War.   Moving to the present: What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the news today?   Rugby score : Wales 21 Ireland 16   St. Valentines Day The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which is held in mid-February. The festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery. At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century. Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day may have taken its name from a priest who was martyred about 270 CE by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus. According to legend, the priest signed a letter “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and, by some accounts, healed from blindness. Other accounts hold that it was St. Valentine of Terni, a bishop, for whom the holiday was named, though it is possible the two saints were actually one person. Another common legend states that St. Valentine defied the emperor’s orders that soldiers could not marry; he believed it made them fiercer. St. Valentine didn’t agree, and secretly married couples. It is for this reason that his feast day is associated with love. Formal messages, or valentines, appeared in the 1500s, and by the late 1700s, commercially printed cards were being used. The first commercial valentines in the United States were printed in the mid-1800s. Valentines commonly depict Cupid, the Roman god of love, along with hearts, traditionally the seat of emotion. Because it was thought that the avian mating season begins in mid-February, birds also became a symbol of the day. Traditional gifts include candy and flowers, particularly red roses, which is a symbol of beauty and love. People call on St. Valentine to watch over the lives of lovers, of course, but also for interventions regarding beekeeping and epilepsy, as well as the plague, fainting and traveling. He’s also the patron saint of engaged couples and happy marriages. The flower-adorned skull of St. Valentine is on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. In the early 1800s, the excavation of a catacomb near Rome yielded skeletal remains and other relics now associated with St. Valentine. As is customary, these bits and pieces of the late saint’s body have subsequently been distributed to reliquaries around the world. You will find other bits of St. Valentine’s skeleton on display in the Czech Republic, Ireland, Scotland, England and France. No record exists of romantic celebrations on Valentine’s Day prior to a poem Chaucer wrote around 1375. In his work “Parliament of Foules,” he links a tradition of courtly love with the celebration of St. Valentine’s feast day–an association that didn’t exist until after his poem received widespread attention. The poem refers to February 14 as the day birds (and humans) come together to find a mate. When Chaucer wrote, “For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne’s day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate”   Did you know that there are 23 American Presidents of Irish Descent? Joe Biden is just the most recent. That’s 23 out of 46 Presidents are of Irish descent! Grover Cleveland served 2 separate terms, spaced by 4 years. Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; That is this coming Monday. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents' Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present. The story of Presidents' Day date begins in 1800. Following the death of George Washington in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the start of construction of the Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration While Washington’s Birthday was an unofficial observance for most of the 1800s, it was not until the late 1870s that it became a federal holiday. Senator Stephen Wallace Dorsey of Arkansas was the first to propose the measure, and in 1879 President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law The holiday initially only applied to the District of Columbia, but in 1885 it was expanded to the whole country. At the time, Washington’s Birthday joined four other nationally recognized federal bank holidays—Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving—and was the first to celebrate the life of an individual American. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, signed into law in 1983, was the second. For the record, here they are: Andrew Jackson 7th President 1829–37: James Knox Polk 11th President, 1845–49: James Buchanan 15th President, 1857–61 Andrew Johnson 17th President, 1865–69 Ulysses S. Grant 18th President, 1869–77 Chester A. Arthur 21st President, 1881–85 Grover Cleveland 22nd and 24th President, 1885–89 and 1893–97 Benjamin Harrison 23rd President, 1889–93 William McKinley 25th President, 1897–1901 Theodore Roosevelt 26th President, 1901–09 William Howard Taft 27th President 1909–13 Woodrow Wilson 28th President, 1913–21 Warren G. Harding 29th President 1921–23 Harry S. Truman 33rd President 1945–53 John F. Kennedy 35th President 1961–63 Richard Nixon 37th President, 1969–74 Jimmy Carter 39th President 1977–1981 Ronald Reagan 40th President 1981–89 George H. W. Bush 41st President 1989–93 Bill Clinton 42nd President 1993–2001 George W. Bush 43rd President 2001–09 Barack Obama 44th President 2009–2016 Joseph R. Biden 46th President   Our February issue, tho COVID reduced, is still full of info, columns, entertainment and things to do. You will find so much - including a great column by Bob Carney on the Festival of Imbolg, with discussion on the origins of Keening, the first community of nuns in Ireland, St. Brigid of Kildare, and the origins of the Brigid’s Cross; The White House; Magical Confections; Pandemonium in Ireland; Speak Irish monthly lesson The Father of Irish Monasticism St Edna of Aran; Safe Home wishes;; and Celebrating 75 years of the LAOH. Plus, there is humor, opinion, Kid’s Craic and Coloring contest, profiles and history, food recipes, book and music reviews and monthly Irish Crossword Puzzle. February’s puzzle subject is Towns in Clare, Limerick and Kerry. The crosswords are a great way to learn or refresh your Irish knowledge, history and folklore, and all past issues, with the crossword inside, are available on OhioIANews.com.   A few other highlights in this issue: we have our Irish Photography Cover Contest; Kids Coloring Contest; and our podcast Listener Contest, News for the GAA; a few Opinion pieces and the Irish movers, shakers and music makers that enrich our days.   Speaking of the New Kid’s Craic Colors of Ireland Contest, here is the info: 2 Age Divisions: Ages 7, 8, 9 Ages 10, 11 & 12 Each Age Group winner receives a Gift Card to Kamm’s Corner Ice Cream, or the OhioIANews Advertiser of their choice! Official Rules and Regs are: · One entry per child · One winner in each age group · Participant must color page without assistance · Participant may use crayons, markers, or paint · Use your imagination! The coloring page is printable from: www.OhioIANews.com as well. Previous winners will be featured in the March Issue Entry and entry info (Name, age, city and Parents Name and Phone Number) may be dropped off to PJ McIntyre’s or the OhioIANews, or scanned and emailed to jobrien@ohioianews.com by the end of the month.   Finally, the new book is out; sales, reviews and reactions have been so much fun to read, and to interact with readers. Celebrating St. Patrick's Day History, Traditions, and Activities A Holiday Book for Kids by John O'Brien, Jr.   Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 St. Patrick’s Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick’s Day―and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities. This standout among Saint Patrick’s Day books for kids includes: Celebratory traditions, A variety of activities, Fun facts, illustrations and more From games like Parade Bingo and a Green Scavenger Hunt to recipes and things to do - kids can explore hands-on ways to get festive.   When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day books for kids, this is the one that will get your child excited to learn and celebrate. We are having great fun with it, receiving pics of parent, grandparents, babysitters, and siblings reading the book to a younger one. They will be part of a giant collage we are creating, to celebrate the holiday a little differently in a much different year. Order yours: https://amzn.to/2KycmAX or look for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day By John O'Brien, Jr on Amazon.   And Now we have reached the Ask me Anything Segment of our Show. Questions we’ve received via email, FB & Twitter … We have gotten great reactions to this quarters question so far. It ends at the end of the month, so jump in while you can. So, who and/or what is the quintessential Irish man or woman? What do they look like, act like? What makes them the sexiest man or woman alive, a hero, and/or a human we admire? Send us your answers to jobrien@OhioIANews.com – best answer wins a gift card to the OhioIANews advertiser of your choice.   Did you read something in an issue, and want to read it again, or want to keep in the loop on things that came in after we went to print? All of our issues are archived online and are interactive – so if you click on an ad, you go directly to the advertiser’s website (the plate goes out, but it always comes back). PLEASE Support them, tell them you saw their ad in the OhioIANews, and buy a gift, a gift card or merch, to get them thru this new COVID19 wave. We need them long after this season has passed. No Regrets. Anticipation for the return of live music is palpable. I’m heading from here to listen to Opus 216, the phenomenal Cleveland based jazz group… We always have so many milestones to celebrate: We all have the fierce desperate thirst for conversation with friends. I miss mine so dearly. I enjoy talking with them on the phone, and Zoom has made it even better – replacing Facetime, but, the hugs and connections are much less. There has never been a time where I have wanted to dance more, to hug friends and have a pint over great music and past memories more, and, to simply let loose and forget the troubles. The last part isn’t available yet, the others are under construction, or containment. Books, Music, the arts, can transport you, let you visit lands you have never been to, or illuminate stories. Yet, today’s issues still are a call to action. So many heroes are taking steps, living a life of action. Well mah peeps, we are also videotaping this podcast, as we always do, so you can check out this, and all our videos and podcasts online as well. We will add it to our libraries and YouTube channel. All podcasts past and present can be downloaded from iTunes, WHKRadio/local Podcasts and OhioIANews.com. Subscribe and listen to them whenever you wish. They shall live, in infamy! If you are like me, and like to hold what you read, the complete list of all 367 distribution points, organized by Zip Code, is on the OhioIANews website. We have added over 100 new distribution points since we returned to print, post COVID, in September. We have contracted for 85 more distribution points in Marc’s, Giant Eagle, CVS and Drug Mart, when the time to expand is safe. We are in 6 states, and before we are done, we will be in 8 more. 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Contact us with your story, event or speaker needs and we’ll be of service.   If you know of a writer who lives in the Greater Cincinnati, Pittsburgh or Detroit area, please send them on to us to chat with; for those areas are our next expansion targets. What new name would YOU choose for the OhioIANews, when we expand, to cover Cleveland to Clearwater? Irish Cleveland to Irish Clearwater ICtoIC.   We release a new podcast every 2nd Friday at 5 pm, alternating weeks with our two times a month eBulletin that goes out to over 12,000 opted-in subscribers, every 2nd Monday at 3:10 p.m. I hope you will subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whatever podcast platform you love, and sign up for the eBulletin too, on either our web or Facebook page.   There are many more songs and stories; I hope we will write new ones - of joy, of unification. Here, and across the pond. We are closer to a One Ireland than we have been in more than 800 years. Let’s do the same for America.   We’ll save those songs and stories for next time, when we release Podcast24 on Friday February 26th. Who else would you like to see and hear and guest on this iIrish Songs, Stories & Shenanigans Podcast?   Be sure to send in your questions, comments and ideas for our Ask Me Anything Segment; we’ll read them here next time; with the best answers we can provide! jobrien@ohioianews.com. If you are interested in investing or advertising on this podcast, the eBulletin, in the print edition, website or Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, contact me, John O’Brien, Jr, seek us online or give us a call.   Whelp, We’ve done what we can for this week. Tomorrow is another day, and another chance to write the future, we want to live in.   As always, I end with a bit of the Irish: Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an rince (When the music stops, so does the dance) Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. Don’t let it happen to you. Grace us with your music. Now More than ever, wider audiences need to dance to all the beauty around us.   Thank you listening, and for allowing me to share my stories with you. Please share yours with me. We want to hear from you on any topic.   Stay safe and sane. Happy Valentines Day; Happy Presidents Day. I hope to see you soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Für einen gesunden und erholsamen Schlaf ist es essentiell, dass wir uns von allem lösen und den Tag hinter uns lassen. Dabei hilft mir besonders diese Cord Cutting Meditation. In einer kurzen Mediation möchte ich dich liebevoll in den Schlaf begleiten. Hierzu halten wir eine kurze Rückschau auf den vergangenen Tag, schließen diesen ab und lösen uns ganz sanft aus dem Erlebten. Auch von Verbindungen und gemeinsamen Situationen. Denn dein Schlaf gehört nur dir! Du darfst dich aufladen und gleich morgen wieder erneut verbinden!

This one is best watched on our YouTube channel as there are a lot of visuals, https://youtu.be/SCn7aHQHtT8 Jerri and Wendy put together a little Imbolc history, practices, and crafts!You can catch the video right here on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MysticMoonCafeImbolc or Imbolg ([ɪˈmˠɔlˠɡ]), also called (Saint) Brigid's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Bríde, Scottish Gaelic: Là Fhèill Brìghde, Manx: Laa'l Breeshey), is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. It was traditionally held on 1 February. It lands about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Beltane, Lughnasadh and Samhain. For Christians, especially in Ireland, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid.Imbolc is mentioned in early Irish literature, and there is evidence suggesting it was also an important date in ancient times. It is believed that Imbolc was originally a pagan festival associated with the goddess Brigid, and that it was Christianized as a festival of Saint Brigid, who is thought to be a Christianization of the goddess. On Imbolc/St Brigid's Day, Brigid's crosses were made and a doll-like figure of Brigid (a Brídeóg) would be paraded from house-to-house by girls, sometimes accompanied by 'strawboys'. Brigid was said to visit one's home at Imbolc. To receive her blessings, people would make a bed for Brigid and leave her food and drink, and items of clothing would be left outside for her to bless. Brigid was also invoked to protect homes and livestock. Special feasts were had, holy wells were visited, and it was a time for divination.Although many of its customs died out in the 20th century, it is still observed and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the latter 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Imbolc as a religious holiday.(From Wikipedia)The video recording will go on our YouTube channel, podcast platform, and our website shortly after the 'Live' broadcast..Links for listening and/or watching the recording:https://www.youtube.com/c/MysticMoonCafeWebsite:https://www.mysticmooncafe.com/Mystic Moon Café hosts bring a variety of guests to talk about paranormal phenomenon, cryptozoology, ghost hunting, favorite authors on many topics - fiction, conspiracy theory, and fact, featured music artists, and more!MysticMoonCafe@gmail.com

Host Gregory Hallows, founder of the Halloween Preservation Society, discusses the holiday of Imbolc, which is also known as Candlemas, Imbolg, (Saint) Brigid's Day, and so much more...Intro Music: Excerpt from Pink Fink - Fear the Night (approved by artist)Find more at https://pinkfink.bandcamp.com/Outro Music: Excerpt from Satin Danger by Kevin MacLeodFind more at https://freepd.com/horror.phpAn excerpt of Imbolc by Salduie is played at the end of the episode. Thank you to WitchesoftheCraft.com, Wicca.com, LearnReligions.com, EarthWitchery.com, Witchology.com, and Wikipedia for all the great research and info. Pink Fink Dark analog funk straight from the horror boogie overlords and the depths of the underworld itself.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1031365)

iIrish: Songs, Stories & Shenanigans, Podcast22: w/ Irish Immigration Atty Fiona McEntee When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth & the Pulse of what matters Hello Everyone! Welcome back to iIrish; Songs, Stories & Shenanigans. We have a great show for you today, including special guest Irish Immigration attorney Fiona McEntee, now based in Chicago. Just for a minute, we’re going to move From the Present to acknowledge the Past, and then roll forward: So, Let’s take a look at On This Day in Irish History: 2 February 1882 - James Joyce, poet, novelist and playwright, was born in Dublin. 3 February 1919 - Harry Boland and Michael Collins rescued Eamon de Valera from Lincoln jail, after smuggling keys that were hidden in cakes into the prison. 5 February 1921 - Katherine O’Shea (76), wife of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-91) died 9 February 1854 - Edward Carson, lawyer and Unionist leader, was born in Dublin. Moving to the present: What’s the News, What’s the News? What’s the news today? Our February issue, tho COVID reduced, is still full of info, columns, entertainment and things to do. You will find so much - food recipes, including Cooking Up a Hooley In the Kitchen: Mini-Chedder & Bacon pasties. Katie’s column is a comfort food inspiration, and one of those, “I gotta try this” recipes – the whole idea is just what a covid heart needs. Plus, there is humor, opinion, profiles and history, book and music reviews, Irish Dance news, our monthly Speak Irish Lesson and monthly Irish Crossword Puzzle. February’s puzzle subject is Towns in Clare, Limerick and Kerry. The crosswords are a great way to learn or refresh your Irish knowledge, history and folklore, and all past issues, with the crossword inside, are available on OhioIANews.com. Conor Makem wrote a great column, titled, Newgrange: Ireland’s Neolithic Gem, this month, giving the history and highlights of the structure, built even before the pyramids. His photo of Newgrange is our February front cover. And a few more pics are inside and on the website. It starts with this: My father never forced anything down our throats, but if there was one thing that came close, it was the importance of an ancient mound of stone and earth in the Boyne Valley, known as Newgrange. He used to bring the family to experience it starting in the 1980s. Back then, we could just drive up to the base of the hill, walk past the unmanned booth where someone should have been selling tickets and explore. There was often no one else there, though occasionally we’d run across someone the old man inevitably knew. Many Ohio Irish American News readers will already know about Newgrange and will have their own stories about it, but I would be remiss in my son duties if I didn’t at least dedicate one column to it. What the heck is it? Newgrange was built by stone-age farmers 5,200 years ago, making it older than the Great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge. In fact, there wasn’t much that boiled my father’s bottom more than the international press swooning over the 100 stones in Wiltshire while simultaneously ignoring the gem of the Boyne Valley. But, I digress. Located in Meath, just west of Drogheda in County Louth, the circular mound … When we are all done here, hop over to the website to read The Rest of the Story, or pic up the February free issue at any of our 367 distribution locations. OhioIANews Columnist Bob Carney writes about St. Brigid, and there is more than one, in his Cleveland Comhra (conversation) Column this month. Brigid is considered a patron saint of Ireland just as St. Patrick is. February is recognized as the beginning of spring in Ireland, a time of growth and renewal. The Festival of Imbolg, on the first of February, celebrated the arrival of spring as the earth awakened after the dark winter months. Goddesses were important (Dee eh dees) deities in the ancient religions of the celts, as they were thought to play a daily role in the lives of the people. Brigid was the goddess most associated with (imm molg) Imbolg. Her name means, “the exalted one”. She was the patron of poetry, craft and healing and was often called upon by women in childbirth for protection and safe delivery of their child. Brigid was the daughter of the Dagda, chief god of the (tuath de dannan) Tuatha Dé Danann, and the Morrighan. With her flame red hair, she was also the goddess of fire and hearth, and a patron of warfare. She appears in many stories in Irish mytholog. In one, she is the wife of Bres, the ruler of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Their son, Ruadan, is killed in the second battle of Magh Tuireadh after wounding the god Giobhniu. Brigid went to the battlefield to mourn his death. Caoine Keening This is said to be the first caoine (keening) in Ireland. The practice of hiring women to caoine at a graveside continued up until recent times. Brigid’s caoine was so sorrowful that it caused all of the combatants to lay down their arms at the sound of it. As a result, the warriors of Leinster would seek her protection in battle. In other stories, she is wed to a different king, and her three sons slay Cian, the father of Lugh the Long-Arm. She is still known as the “Goddess of the Well” in pagan customs, a link to the fertility and life giving waters of Mother Earth. There has been a resurgence of pagan and druadic beliefs and practices in recent times. In Lough Gur, Co. Limerick, her feast day is celebrated with “green man” dancing around the fields, symbolizing the fertilizing of the earth. In the evening, her followers gather around a communal fire and listen to stories of the goddess. Of all the Celtic deities, she is the most universal and can be found in the mythologies of Northern Britain, Scotland, Western Europe, and Ireland. Patrick’s success as a missionary was partly a result of his ability to incorporate the familiar into his message of the Christian beliefs. The story of the shamrock to explain the Trinity is one example. He took traditions of the druids in Gaelic culture and tried to explain them, according to the teachings of Christianity. Later missionaries in other parts of the world would try to erradicate old beliefs and impose their Christian ideals by any means necessary. The chieftain of Leinster, a man named Dubhtach, and his people were ardent worshipers of the goddess Brigid, and refused to recognize any teachings that cast doubt on her position as the mother goddess. Yet, this is where the origins of Brigid the saint are found. Brigid of Kildara (Kiladare) … When we are all done here, hop over to the website to read The Rest of the Story, or pic up the free issue at any of our 367 distribution locations in and around Ohio. A few other highlights in this issue: we have our Irish Photography Cover Contest; Kids Coloring Contest; and our podcast Listener Contest, News for the GAA; a few Opinion pieces and the Irish movers, shakers and music makers that enrich our days. Speaking of the New Kid’s Craic Colors of Ireland Contest, Here is the info: 2 Age Divisions: Ages 7, 8, 9 Ages 10, 11 & 12 Each Age Group winner receives a Gift Card to Kamm’s Corner Ice Cream, or the OhioIANews Advertiser of their choice! Official Rules and Regs are: · One entry per child · One winner in each age group · Participant must color page without assistance · Participant may use crayons, markers, or paint · Use your imagination! The coloring page is printable from: www.OhioIANews.com as well. Previous winners will be featured in the March Issue Entry and entry info (Name, age, city and Parents Name and Phone Number) may be dropped off to PJ McIntyre’s or the OhioIANews, or scanned and emailed to jobrien@ohioianews.com by the end of the month. Winners will be in the issue quarterly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Murphy recalled his smuggling days on the border with memories of times, places and people. We heard some Straight Talking on topical issues from Ciara Burke and John Kierans. Dolores Whelan calmed the waters as she looked forward to Imbolg and La Fheile Bhride. We plucked another Diamond from the rough and heard about Ireland's first Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital which will open shortly near Tara in Meath. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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We’re joined this week by Celticist, teacher, and musician Sharon Paice MacLeod who provides a beautiful, nuanced primer for Irish Cosmology. We discuss the Maiden-Mother-Crone, music in Celtic lore, keening, and Brigid’s cross.  This week, Julia recommends Dooku: Jedi Lost.  Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about religious persecution, child death, monarchy and political power structure.   Guest Sharon Paice MacLeod is a Harvard-trained Celticist, grant funded researcher, teacher and author. She is also a professional vocalist and musician, specializing in Celtic, medieval, early and ancient music. Her areas of specialization are Celtic religion and belief, mythology and folklore, and poetic and visionary traditions. She is the author of numerous books and journal articles, including ‘Celtic Myth and Religion,’ ‘Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld,’ ‘The Divine Feminine in Ancient Europe,’ and the forthcoming ‘Early Celtic Poetry and Wisdom Texts.’  She is currently researching the earliest known Celtic instrumental music and vocal art forms, in socio-religious context. The award-winning self-titled CD ‘The Moors’ - Celtic, medieval, world and dark wave music - is available on Apple Music.   Sponsors - GC2B is a trans-owned company providing accessible, comfortable, and safe options for gender-affirming chest binding. Use code SPIRITS at checkout for 10% off! - Honeybook, a purpose-built business management platform for creative small businesses. Get 50% off your first year on TryHoneyBook.com/SPIRITS. - Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at stitchfix.com/spirits for 25% off when you keep your whole box!   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Imbolc Video Imbolg (or Imbolc) is a time of celebration for the coming of Spring. Imbolg is one of the original Celtic Fire Festivals and holds a special place in the hearts of many. With the sacred fires, planting of seeds, and honoring of Brigid, Imbolg is a time of growth and new beginnings. MENTIONED: o Irish Gods: https://loraobrien.ie/irish-gods-pagan-celtic-mythology/ o Irish Pagan Holidays: https://loraobrien.ie/irish-pagan-holidays/ o Smooring the Fire: https://sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/cg1/cg1092.htm o Legend of Brigid's Mantle: https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/magic-cloak-st-brigid o Johns Hopkins Sjogren's Syndrom Center: https://www.hopkinssjogrens.org/ o Donation Receipts: http://www.roundthecauldron.com/donations/ o Support me on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/round-the-cauldron o Lora O'Brien - Irish Pagan Priestess: https://www.loraobrien.ie o How to Make a Brigid's Cross: https://irisharoundtheworld.com/st-brigids-cross/ CURRENTLY READING: o Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler o Get it on Paperback: https://amzn.to/34wM1XT o Get it on Audible: https://amzn.to/2S2NH8V FIND ME ONLINE! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/roundthecauldron Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/roundthecauldron Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rounthecauldron Patreon: http://patreon.com/roundthecauldron Website: http://www.roundthecauldron.com Shop: http://www.roundthecauldron.com/shop DISCLAIMER: Links in the description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product using these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/round-the-cauldron/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/round-the-cauldron/support

Rev'd Kora talking about the Imbolg Festival

Technical Difficulties, We Are Working Out The Kinks.... Thanks For Listening! Tune in Next Week: #WildWomenDo AsTheyPlease** Temple Of SHE Book Club the publishing branch of Circle Sisters 13 presents our Winter Book Study. Always "Rediscovering Our Magick!" The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Womenhood- God. It has been our lived expereince that when we come from a grounded place of information and understanding, then we are in better positions to craft our lives. This is #PurposeWork... Please know that its "been no crystal stair" and we have journeyed on a few wild goose chases, lol... And yet here we are! At the Temple Door of Goddess. Knock, Knock! Circle Sisters 13 Podcast- Mondays, 8:30p.  I also blog: www.circlesisters13.com  

Phew!  Lots going on in this episode. Welcome to Episode 41.  I start with a little shout out of love to all those suffering in the Trump world and then off we go to a magical place called Sneaky Hollow, where I tell a story about Siwamo, a little Asian demon, and how they spend their Imbolg day.   In the third (or second, depending on your viewpoint) segment, I talk about a magical/meditative/reflective tool I use that for convenience I will now refer to as a reflective abacus.  If you want to see what it looks like in action, check out my A Witch's Perspective video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTckUUj0Nx4 Then naturally I conclude with Part 3 of the Wake World.   Keep living, keep becoming, you wondrous and worthwhile people. Blessings, VioletThe Abysmal Witch

Happy Ground Hog Day! Today we take a look at the sacred roots of this holiday from the depths of Celtic history and the celebration of Imbolg through the rise of Christianity and Candlemas. It was a way for the ancients to connect with the return of the light and celebrate the oncoming warmth. Astrologically, the month of February starts … Read more about this episode...

End Time Current Events: 2-2-14 — Part 1 Table of Contents: The Many High Level, Occult, Witchcraft Spells of the 2014 Grammys The Superbowl, The Broncos, The Denver Airport, Metlife Stadium, The Seahawks, Candlemas, Imbolg, Groundhog's Day & Punxsutawney Phil Click Here to the Part 1 Audio PDF: End Time Current Events 2-2-14

Welcome in the Springtime with us in this unique Holiday Special dedicated to Brighid. We dedicate this show to the Goddess and Saint Bridget with 8 fantastic pieces of music, along with a wonderful Prayer to Brighid from our resident bard, Chris Joliffe. We've got a fantastic piece about Oimelc (Imbolg) by Ellen Evert Hopman from her book, Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore along with some superb information about Bridget's Cloak by John Willmott of Celtic Ways. We top all of these wonderful goodies off with a great Competition to win a fabulous Celtic Twist CD. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:42 Brighid - Damh the Bard 3:05 Bridget's Song - Celia 9:05 Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc - Chris Joliffe 12:53 Brigid - Jenna Greene 17:05 Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor - Celtic Twist 23:19 Celtic Twist Competition 27:35 The Festival of Oimelc - Ellen Evert Hopman 28:47 Imbolc (Time of Great Potential) - Cernnunnos Rising 38:08 Brigid's Cloak - John Wilmott 42:30 Brighid - Kellianna 57:01 The Quickening - Spiral Dance 1:01:41 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe   Brighid by Damh the Bard Antlered Crown & Standing Stone Damh's new album is a superb compilation of spiritually uplifting songs about the Celtic Gods. This wonderful song to Bridgid crosses all boundaries in recognising the many facets of this Goddess and Saint. As usual, Damh has brought us a completely new channel to the ancient and magical powers that dwell within our Ancient and Sacred Lands. You can get hold of Antlered Crown & Standing Stone from iTunes, CD Baby or his website at Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor page.   Bridget's Song by Celia Bridget Songs (With Karaoke Tracks) Celia is a singer, songwriter, actress, and storyteller who dishes up the most delicious concoction of the silly and the sacred. She is an amazing multi-faceted artist. From powerful, heart-felt vocals to wacky comedic improvisations, you honestly never know what will happen with Celia on stage. Think Enya meets Tori Amos meets Gilda Radner. An amazing chant-like song that builds to a tremendous climax, Bridget's Song was only available as a free download from ReverbNation, but can now be obtained as part of a wonderful compilation of Bridget Songs from Bandcamp. You can find her music on iTunes, Bandcamp, ReverbNation or CD Baby or from her website, Celia Online. You can find out more details about Celia on her Contributor Page.   Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc by Chris Joliffe Chris Jolliffe Chris is an amazing bard whose talents cover both story and poem as he explores mythic realms with his evocative words. He has kindly given us permission to use some of his amazing stories and poems in the show and we're sure that you'll love them just as much as we do. In this show, you can hear his beautiful prayer, Brighid - A Prayer for Imbolc celebrating the coming of the Springtime Goddess accompanied by a beautiful track by Celtic Twist called The Visit. See below for more details about the Celtic Twist competition. We hope to bring you much more of Chris in the future and in the meantime check out his Contributor Page to find out a little more about him.   Brigid by Jenna Greene Wild Earth Child Jenna Greene is a Celtic Pagan singer-songwriter and harpist. Her songs are inspired by hope and healing, following bliss, nature mythology, the law of attraction and the little miracles in everyday life. She believes that music, nature and ritual are an empowering combination. Deeply influenced by the works of Joseph Campbell, she has studied world mythology and weaves these universal themes into her music. She has just released her second album Wild Earth Child, which she describes as “an ecstatic celebration of Nature’s dance.” It is a collection of mystical melodies and uplifting lyrics set to joyful rhythms. Brigid: "The Celtic mythology of Brigid embodies the powers of healing, inspiration, protection, compassion and transformation. Her name means "Bright Queen" or "Exalted One" because she was associated with the sun and bringing the light that vanquishes all darkness." Jenna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information. You can find out more details about Jenna on her Contributor Page on this website.   Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor by Celtic Twist (Phil Holland) The Visit Celtic Twist are Phil Holland and Dave Palmley. Phil, a Celtic harpist/singer/songwriter, is of Irish and Scottish origin, rooted and educated in Celtic music and western classical music. Dave is a prolific and eclectic British singer/songwriter/guitarist. His music, is principally rooted in pop/folk/rock, but draws also from many other influences, all of which can be heard in his song writing and instrumental compositions. Together they make up Celtic Twist and bring a unique, evolving and thoroughly addictive Twist to the Celtic music genre. Each song is evocative of ages past, with harp, fiddle and guitar mongst many other instruments moving us to realms of magical vision. Here you can hear two wonderful Harp tunes played by Phil: Sidhe Beag, Sidhe Mor and The Fairy Queen. You can find their music on iTunes, CD Baby, or from their website, Celtic Twist. You can find out more details about Phil and Dave on their Contributor page on this website. The answer to the Competition can be found on the Celtic Twist website at http://hollandandpalmley.wix.com/html_celtictwist.   The Festival of Oimelc by Ellen Evert Hopman Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore We are very proud to be able to bring you a small secton from this wonderful book by Ellen. Names used in the Excerpt Oimelc Candlemas Bríghde Bride Bridgeag Slachdan The Daghda Deagh Dia  Boann Crios Bríghde Dugall the Brown Aodh Art Conn Criara Cairbre Cas Cormac Cartach Luaths-Luis Ellen is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. She is a founding member and a current Co-Chief of The Order of the WhiteOak. She was Vice President of The Henge Of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years. She is a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana and has been a member of The Order Of Bards Ovates and Druids and of ADF. She is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages and teaches at the Grey School of Wizardry. You can find out more about Ellen on her website, buy her book on Amazon and also find out more about the Order of the White Oak on their website. You can find more details on our Contributor Page.   Imbolc (Time of Great Potential) by Cernunnos Rising Wild Soul George Nicholas and Cernunnos Rising bring us a unique blend of new age, celtic, pagan, drudic music, featuring evocative songs with deep and well crafted lyrics; reminding us of a living tradition that explores the mysticism of trees, the waters, the air that we breathe, the seen and the unseen and delicate balance in all things. In this show you can hear his wonderful Imbolc song, Imbolc (Time of Great Potential), from his album Wild Soul, which really starts to get the Springtime sap rising. George has such a powerful voice that it cannot fail to stir your blood! You can find out more about Cernunnos Rising on their website or on their Contributor Page.   Brigid's Cloak by John Wilmott John Wilmott John Willmott, well known as the organiser behind Celtic Ways, the guided mythological tours in Ireland has been recently running the Bards in the Woods project and along with his amazing harpist partner, Claire Roche, is creating the bardic CD Ogma's Tale of the Trees. This is a superb piece about the Cloak of Brighid bringing us all the traiditons and lore associated with Brigid's Cloak or Mantle. Names Used in this Excerpt Bhride Céis Corran Cailleach The Morrigu The Morrigan Breao na Saigéad Brighid Cill Dara Killdare  Brat Bhríde Erin Donegal Inishmurray Sligo Cluties Midhe You can find out more about John on the Celtic Ways website or follow up details about the fascinating Bards in the Wood project here. He is working on a Bardic CD called Ogma's Tale of the Trees and you can read more about the project, or even help bring it about, at the Ogma website. You can also find out more about John and his work on his Contributor Page.   Brighid by Kellianna Lady Moon Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's, Lady Moon, I Walk with the Goddess and Elemental are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess. Brighid: "This is another song where the lyrics were written by Heidi Couture for an Imbolc gathering in February of 2002. I wrote the guitar part and again it was another perfect marriage! On the CD Laney Goodman adds some beautiful woodwind tracks and Tina Horn kicks in on the djembe." Learn more about Kellianna on her website or on her Contributor Page.   Competition Reminder We tell you how to enter our competition, i.e. by sending an email to garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com with the word 'competition' in the Subject Line and your answer in the Body of the email. We also remind you that you can find their website at http://hollandandpalmley.wix.com/html_celtictwist!   The Quickening by Spiral Dance The Quickening Multi-award winning group Spiral Dance, based in Adelaide, has been playing rousing, high-energy music to enthusiastic audiences throughout Australia and beyond for over a decade. Enchanting melodies intertwine with mythical tales that are sure to captivate your soul, tease your mind and steal your heart, casting your spirit into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time. We are privileged to bring you their powerful and tragic track, The Quickening, which was specifically written for Imbolc and comes from the album of the same name, on this Holiday Special. The album, The Quickening, won the Most Outstanding CD Release for 2006, in the South Australian Folk Awards. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page.   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher      Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Flowers & Chocolate, from Free Stock Music. Adragante, for Molly McAlpin from his album Tradin Celt. See his Contributor Page for more details. Anne Roos, for Arran Boat Song, Skye Song from her album, Mermaids & Mariners. See her Contributor Page for more details. Aisling, for The Pilgrim's Road Set from their album, The Pilgrim's Road. See their Contributor Page for more details. Julia Ecklar, for Apocalypse from the album Divine Intervention. See her Contributor Page for more details. Marieva's Project, Le Temps Suspendu (bonus) from his album Moon's Odyssey. See his Contributor Page for more details. Appalachian Celtic Consort, for their track Road to Lisddoonvarna/Tobin's from their album Come by the Hills. See their Contributor Page for more details. Shane D. Rhymer, for his track Basking in Her Light V.1 from his album Celestial Mechanics. See his Contributor Page for more details. Phil Thornton, for his track Awakening from his album Solstice. See his Contributor Page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.   We hope you enjoyed the show and with all of our blessings, Gary & Ruthie xxx Save Save

The Festival of Imbolg, all about Brighid and the Celts vs the Romans In this our first show of 2009, celebrating the festival of Imbolg, we bring you some great music, two pieces of research on the festival, a wonderful Celtic story for young adults and a visit to the fictional Highland pub, The Dragon's Head. You'll hear music from Brocc, Skully, Laura Powers and Kellianna along with a fascinating history of Bridget, the Goddess of Imbolg. We also have some research on the festival itself. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2009 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:44 Brighid: The Triple Goddess of the Celtic Irish by Patricia Monaghan 3:25 Lyonesse by Brocc 9:10 Anait, Queen of the Shee in Alba by Andy Guthrie 15:30 Scarborough Fair by Skully 25:44 Celts v Romans: Diarmid's 1st Battle by Conor 29:08 Morrighan's Quest by Laura Powers 42:36 Imbolg, from Land, Sea & Sky by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson 48:07 Listener Feedback - Matt 1:04:39 Brighid by Kellianna 1:07:22 Promo - Druidcast 1:10:15 Promo - The Mark of a Druid 1:13:22 Promo - The Fox 1:14:13 Outtakes 1:16:05 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x Released: 8th February 2009, 1hr 19m   We love to hear from you! Please email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us using Speakpipe News & Views We talk about our first year of Podcasting and send thanks to all those listeners who have joined us on this marvellous journey. We also mention that we'll be including a surprise in the feed for all of those loyal listeners who have subscribed as a way of saying a big Thank You.   Brighid: The Triple Goddess of the Celtic Irish by Patricia Monaghan An avid traveler, Patricia has researched earth spirituality and goddess worship on three continents. She has traveled widely in Europe, especially in Ireland; she holds dual US/Irish citizenship and has edited two anthologies of contemporary Irish-American writing. She is at work on an Encyclopedia of Celtic mythology and folklore as well as a book of poems based on Irish myth. Here we have an excerpt from Goddesses and Heroines about the Goddess of Imbolg, Brighid. You can read more about Patricia on her website or her Contributor Page.   Lyonesse by Brocc Brocc came into being over the summer of 2008 - a product of gales and rain in the woods and a badger who came to stay and has become our symbol. The songs this group weaves tells tales of myth and legend and the old beliefs of our lands and peoples. We embody the history of this land ... and we want to give something back. Our music is timeless, evocative of earlier, simpler times. The instruments reflect our love of forgotten timbres - we play english & swedish bagpipes, woodwinds and recorders, the medieval hurdy-gurdy, mandola and bandurria, and a host of percussion. This is our offering............... You can find out more details about Brocc on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.    Anait, Queen of the Shee in Alba by Andy Guthrie   We are incredibly privileged to have Andy as a Contributor to the show. He tells stories that are alive in his family today and that have come down through the ages. He says: The old Legends are a passion and a Joy, and the writings of Fiona Macleod are inspiration, in all I do. I have been a Head gardener of 31 years for large house, and sill working, I see the years come and go from spring to winner, and love it all. I retell the old stories. You can read more about Andy on his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.   Scarborough Fair by Skully Skully has graciouslly allowed us to play his rousing version of Scarborough Fair from his album Irish Makeover. The vocals on this track are by Annette Buckley. "These are songs that have been performed and sung for generations", says Skully, "from the sean-nos singer beside a fire in an old thatched cottage to grand orchestrated versions, these songs have been passed down through the years". You can find out more details about Skully on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.   Celts v Romans: Diarmid's 1st Battle by Conor Diarmid is a Briton form the Cantiac tribe of the South East. He and his friends are preparing to face their adult rituals when a threat comes from across the channel, a threat of the very worst kind. The news from the Gauls is that the Romans plan to invade the Britannic Isles, once they have conquered Gaul. A force must be sent to Gaul to help them in a great battle, to drive the Romans Out. But there are traitors at home, who must be dealt with quickly. But which tribe are they? What is their plan? Will Diarmid and his friends be brave enough to face these trials? Will Aedan the Druid have the wisdom to guide them? OR will the life, and the people, they love be destroyed by the Roman power? You can find out more about Conor on our Contributor page or get his book from Amazon.   Morrighan's Quest by Laura Powers Step into a world that is steeped in the imagery of another era. Reach through the portal of time with a mystical experience at Stonehenge (Circle of Stone), fly on the raven's wing as Morrighan prepares to meet her destiny (Morrighan's Quest) and journey to the quiet place "in-between my thoughts and my dreams" (My Avalon) that so many of us seek. There is something at work here beyond the usual scope of imagery and songs. You're invited to experience the musical journey now… You can find out more about Laura at her website or on our Contributor page.   Imbolg, from Land, Sea & Sky by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson   Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson have collected essays from Celtic scholars to form a fascinating book that helps to explain the difference between Celtic fact (what we actually know) from Celtic fiction (what we speculate). Sadly, the book has never been published and Francine passed away in 2003. Shae has enabled the book to be published on the web. Francine Nicholson, M.A., was a librarian in New England and scholar of all things Celtic. The loss of her passing, perhaps appropriately on 1 February 2003 (Imbolc), is poignantly crystallised by fellow Celtic scholar, David Stifter: 'It is very sad news to hear that Francine Nicholson has left us. She had a vast and astounding erudition and knowledge of Celtic mythology and folklore, and her contributions . . . were a great source of enrichment and information. I feel it as a heavy loss that she will no longer contribute to our discussions.' You can read Land, Sea and Sky on Shae's website.   Listener Feedback Matt We read an email from Matt, who raises a question about identifying the characters from Irish Mythology.   Brighid by Kellianna Kellianna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information, including the lyrics to her songs, another chance to listen to more music as well as being able to buy her two CDs. Her music can also be purchased through iTunes. You can find out more details about Kellianna on her Contributor Page on our website.  The track she has given us permission to play is called Brighid, and you can find the lyrics on her site. About the track she says: This is another song where the lyrics were written by Heidi Couture for an Imbolc gathering in February of 2002. I wrote the guitar part and again it was another perfect marriage! On the CD Laney Goodman adds some beautiful woodwind tracks and Tina Horn kicks in on the djembe.   Promo - Druidcast Damh the Bard & OBOD Druidcast Your host is Damh the Bard and each episode he will feature poetry, story and song offered by Bards throughout the world. There will also be interviews with people from the Druid tradition, seasonal thoughts, explorations of Celtic mythology and history, reviews, and competitions. You can hear the full podcasts at: http://www.druidcast.libsyn.com/ or subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.   Promo - The Mark of a Druid Rhonda Carpenter The Mark of a Druid When twenty-six-year-old Eve McCormick awakes, the images from her nightmare are indelible. The dream feels so real she must force herself to get a grip. This experience is just the beginning for Eve, a Los Angeles clinical hypnotherapist and researcher investigating whether reincarnation is fact or fiction. Unstoppable visions of an ancient lifetime steal days from her. The danger escalates when she wakes up physically injured and marked with a strange symbol. While Eve battles the past to maintain her sanity and safety, her project is jeopardized as another researcher’s attempts to take over. One partner dies and another is accused of inappropriate conduct. Eve and her friend, Dr. Andrea McMurray, don’t believe in coincidence and probe their shared visions for answers. On the other side of the Atlantic, Welshman Ryerson Sanders is haunted by his dreams and believes Eve’s research project can help him. For both of them, an ancient Celtic prophecy and long-sought revenge entangles the past with the present. A druidess and a shape-shifter must join to save the druid way of life, while a queen conspires to kill Erin’s only high king. Will the oaths and agendas of the past reach across the centuries to strengthen or to destroy? Find the book at Podiobooks.com and at themarkofadruid.com. Find out more about the author at rhondacarpenter.com.   Promo - The Fox Arlene Radasky The Fox The Fox is a historical novel that contains adventure, ancient Celtic beliefs, sacrifice, love of family, ancient and modern culture, and divorce. Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? How did they live? How did they die? Most of us do. In The Fox, you will follow the lives of Jahna and Lovern, two people who lived in what is now Scotland, during the time of the invading Romans. The Romans threatened Jahna and Lovern, their clan and most importantly, the life of their child. They struggled to find a way to stop the coming invasion and in doing so, left traces of their lives. Aine is working to rebuild her career and is led by instinct, or a vision (or is it a ghost?) to a hilltop in Scotland. Follow their stories in my podcast novel The Fox, you can also buy this book at Amazon.   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. 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See the Contributor Page for more details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Additional Sources And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor Page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. Save

In this Dharma Talk from the January 31, 2021, Sunday Morning SACRED GROUND Service, Parson Michael R. Malley speaks of... Non-Linear Theology, Eco-Spirituality, Eco-Theology. Circles, Cycles, the Irish Celtic “Turning of the Year” - Imbolc. Thomas Traherne's Centuries; Psalm 104; Thich Nhat Hanh's Love Letter to the Earth. Mother Earth, Father Sun. Gratitude, Thanks. Our Non-Separate, Inter-Being with the Seasons; Winter Play. Wonder, Awe, & Blessings. (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.” )