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Seán Clancy is An Drí ar Uisnigh (a Druid of the Hill of Uisneach) as well as a tour guide of Uisneach and a seanchaí (Irish storyteller). His family have lived around the base of Uisneach in Rathconrath, County Westmeath, right in the centre of Ireland, for generations. Follow Seán on Instagram where he releases stories, live every Tuesday. https://www.instagram.com/dri_uisnigh/ He's about to celebrate Bealtaine as he does each year on the sacred Hill of Uisneach. It's an ancient fire festival which attracts thousands of visitors. https://uisneach.ie/ Here, he describes the festival of Bealtaine and the history and mythology of Uisneach, as well as his own connections with the local area. Plus! A recent fairy encounter in Sean's local area! Starts at 39.25 mins. In the days leading up to St Patrick's Day, this March (2025) a local young woman (the daughter of a co-worker friend) was repeatedly stopped at a crossroads, late at night by a huge bird in increasingly strange circumstances...could the bird's uncanny owner herself have been one of the Good Neighbours? Seán recounts the TRUE STORY for us. ⭐️ JOIN THE MODERN FAIRY SIGHTINGS COMMUNITY GROUP ⭐️ If you're looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like minded folks, access to the Discord channels and joining events with other members, join us at: / themodernfairysightingspodcast S U P P O R T If you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful
It is May 1st 2025 and officially Summer begins for us folks in Northern Terriorties. In today's episode we talk of the Goddess Medb ( Maeve) and Uisneach, the Bellybutton and Soul of Éiru. To celebrate my 100,000 listens, you can join my Community at patreon.com/numbers4success for 5e per month! You will receive a daily inspirational message. For Soul sessions www.numbers4success.com. Thank you for making my dream come true xx
Maeve Sikora, Archaeologist and Keeper of Irish Antiquities, National Museum of Ireland and Simon Tuite, Tour Guide, Monumental Ireland data apped the myth to the monuments can also search The Hill of Uisneach
Shelly Mooney is a historian and artist who lives in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog and she runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood' which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.In this bite-sized episode she talks to us about the ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine. She speaks of the importance of the Hill of Uisneach, the tradition of handfasting at this time, and the significance of the Hawthorn tree. The Hill of Uisneach - The Sacred Centre of Ireland.If you're a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelly Mooney is a historian and artist who lives in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog and she runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood' which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.In this bite-sized episode she talks to us about the ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine. She speaks of the importance of the Hill of Uisneach, the tradition of handfasting at this time, and the significance of the Hawthorn tree. The Hill of Uisneach - The Sacred Centre of Ireland.If you're a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I want us to integrate our inclusive ways ... those parts of ourselves we have been battling to represent... to have heard To quote Mary Robison's inauguration Speach which was read out to me on the Hill of Uisneach yesterday https://uisneach.ie "The recent revival of an old concept of the Fifth Province expresses this emerging Ireland of tolerance and empathy. The old Irish term for province is coicead, meaning a “fifth”; and yet, as everyone knows, there are only four geographical provinces on this island. So where is the fifth? The Fifth Province is not anywhere here or there, north or south, east or west. It is a place within each one of us — that place that is open to the other, that swinging door which allows us to venture out and others to venture in. Ancient legends divided Ireland into four quarters and a “middle,” although they differed about the location of this middle or Fifth Province. While Tara was the political centre of Ireland, tradition has it that this Fifth Province acted as a second centre, a necessary balance. If I am a symbol of anything I would like to be a symbol of this reconciling and healing Fifth Province" Full text:https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/2017/03/09/inaugural-address-dec-3-1990/https://president.ie/en/media-library/speeches/address-by-the-president-mary-robinson-on-the-occasion-of-her-inauguration
This week we take a break from interviews and have a solocast episode.We explore the wonderful Westmeath, where we venture to the hill of Uisneach for a sacred fire festival, Athlone Castle, Portlick Forest and Lough Ree for some yoga, drumming and swims.We talk updates on Bee inspections, pollinator plan, honey tasting, growing and farm work as well as progress with the forest space.Stay tuned for more,Stay EarthingKatePS Let me know what you're foraging ! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/adventures-with-kate.
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Having retrieved the Tome of the cult of Crom Cruach and capturing one of his followers the party must decide what to do next. They know there are several idols which may not have been taken by their enemies including one in a Fey site on the Hill of Uisneach and the golden idol on Skellig Michael of the southern coast of the country. But where to go next?
This podcast was brought to you by our Patreon supporters. We say it every week, but it's not just a slogan. This was brought into stark focus for us last week as the equipment purchased by Patreon donations decided to spontaneously and simultaneously go on strike! So with the podcast delayed, Aron and Sorcha jumped on a call to thank our Patreon patrons profusely, call them all our by name, and catch up on what we've been up to. And have been up to quite a lot too! So we hope you enjoy hearing about the finale of our most recent Storytelling Course (drop us a line if you're interested in the next one). Sorcha fills Aron in on the Brehon Law workshop that she recently facilitated, through Herstory and with the help of Wicklow County Council. Aron had a chance to review the performances in Ireland's ancient sites, including Emain Macha and Uisneach. 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/ #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #mythicalirealnd https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en
Misery! Never-ending misery! Join us as we look at impossible tasks, thousand-year punishments, bloody battles, and more fun stuff in Celtic mythology. We look at three major stories of the Invasion Cycle: The Quest of the Children of Tuirenn, The Tragedy of the Children of Lir, and the Wooing of Etain. We discuss the impossible tasks that Lugh of the Long Arm gives to Brian, Iucharba, and Iuchar to atone for killing his father Cian, the evil stepmother Aoife and how she turns her stepchildren into swans for nearly one thousand years, and how the beautiful Etain jumped from husband to husband after being transformed into a butterfly. Naturally, we also look at how Celtic myths relate to J.R.R. Tolkien and his invented mythology.
Happy Bealtaine! We talk of Ancient Goddess, High Kings, Fires at Uisneach and Love!
Two weeks ago Ryan spoke to Darragh Carroll who was making his way from an island off Norway, carrying a sacred flame, and heading for the hill of Uisneach. This morning Ryan caught up with Darragh's dad David who wanted to thank people for the kindness they've shown to Darragh along his travels.
Darragh Carroll is a man who follows his own intuition and it has taken him on an extraordinary journey. Since last November he has been making his way from an island off Norway carrying a sacred flame which he is bringing to the hill of Uisneach. He joined Ryan on the line to tell him all about his travels.
This week on Fireside (https://www.headstuff.org/fireside/) , continuing the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology, we meet the Sons of Uisneach and the foremost tragic heroine of the entire pantheon: Deirdre. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/firesidebard/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/olohansolo) if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/firesidepodcast) to show your support!
Segment 1- Introduction Dolores has always been a teacher and educator. And she’s one of the most educated people I’ve ever met. At one time she was a biochemistry lecturer holding a Master of Science degree from Trinity College Dublin. Now she is an author and lecturer on spirituality and also leads pilgrimages to the sacred places in Ireland and Iona, Scotland. Dolores has written extensively on education, creativity and Celtic Spirituality. She has facilitated workshops and retreats in Celtic Spirituality and personal empowerment for over 25 years. Her most recent book is Ever Ancient, Ever New: Celtic Spirituality in the 21st Century explores the wisdom of the Celtic tradition through the Celtic Year calendar and co created a perpetual Celtic calendar with US artist, the late Cynthia Matyi. Dolores loves to share her passion for the wisdom held within the Celtic Year calendar which celebrates the festivals associated with the seasons of the Celtic year . Her work has been featured on RTE Radio and on RTE Television Nationwide She is a co-founder of both The Brigid of Faughart Festival now in its 10th year and the Brigids Way Pilgrimage which is in its 5th year. segment 2 – Dolores whelan interview WEBSITE: Dolores Whelan website http://www.doloreswhelan.ie AUDIO CD: Journey through the Celtic Year CD by Dolores Whelan CALENDAR: Celtic Calendar – Dolores Whelan and Cynthia Matyi BOOK: Ever Ancient, Ever New: Celtic Spirituality in the 21st Century BOOKS: Dolores Whelan’s other titles Brigid of Faughart Festival Newgrange Beltany Stone Circle: Beltany a Thin Place in Donegal Bridge to the Otherworld: A Rainbow at Beltany Sliabh na Calliagh - Loughcrew Sean O’Duinn – Where Three Streams Meet Sean O’Duinn – The Rites of Brigid, Goddess and Saint Hill of Uisneach – Walking Meditation on the Hill of Uisneach Hill of Tara St. Brigid SEGMENT 5 - CONCLUDE Several of the sites mentioned by Dolores Whelan will be sites on our 2019 tours of thin places – in particular the Hill of Tara and Newgrange and Beltany Stone Circle. Stay tuned in our next episode for the announcement of dates and destinations for 2019. It looks like we will have 4 tours next year – Scotland – 2 in Ireland and one in North America
On St. Patrick's Day this year, Ahonu & Aingeal Rose were invited to make a presentation to the Spiritual Awareness Community (SAC) of the Cascades in Bend, Oregon (http://www.spiritualawarenesscommunity.com). The Presentation was entitled "The Sacred Sites of Ireland" and took the form of a virtual video tour of Ireland's most sacred places during which Ahonu and Aingeal Rose narrated the history and significance of each place. Attendees had the virtual experience of the megalithic sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth - each 2,000 older than the pyramids of Egypt! We visited Glendalough in the Garden of Ireland, and the famous Hill of Tara and Uisneach where the kings of old were crowned. We saw holy wells and ancient hills that still carry the original mystical and healing energies. Along with that, Aingeal Rose and Ahonu offered a sample of the sacred waters from St. Brigid's and St. Patricks burial sites. These waters are known to possess powerful transformative properties. Prepare yourself for a highly engaging and informative experience! You can see Part 1 of the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oGEtnDoQLH8 and Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/v8MBXIL40Ho If you have iPhone/iPad/iOS: listen on iTunes/ If you have Android/Windows/Other: listen on Stitcher Don't miss this session. If you do listen, we'd really appreciate a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback encourages others and helps share truth! Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026. Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online is on the 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - http://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on World of Empowerment Radio! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir, Aingeal Rose & Ahonu Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
On St. Patrick's Day this year, Ahonu & Aingeal Rose were invited to make a presentation to the Spiritual Awareness Community (SAC) of the Cascades in Bend, Oregon (http://www.spiritualawarenesscommunity.com). The Presentation was entitled "The Sacred Sites of Ireland" and took the form of a virtual video tour of Ireland's most sacred places during which Ahonu and Aingeal Rose narrated the history and significance of each place. Attendees had the virtual experience of the megalithic sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth - each 2,000 older than the pyramids of Egypt! We visited Glendalough in the Garden of Ireland, and the famous Hill of Tara and Uisneach where the kings of old were crowned. We saw holy wells and ancient hills that still carry the original mystical and healing energies. Along with that, Aingeal Rose and Ahonu offered a sample of the sacred waters from St. Brigid's and St. Patricks burial sites. These waters are known to possess powerful transformative properties. Prepare yourself for a highly engaging and informative experience! You can see Part 1 of the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oGEtnDoQLH8 and Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/v8MBXIL40Ho If you have iPhone/iPad/iOS: listen on iTunes/ If you have Android/Windows/Other: listen on Stitcher Don't miss this session. If you do listen, we'd really appreciate a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback encourages others and helps share truth! Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026. Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online is on the 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - http://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on World of Empowerment Radio! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir, Aingeal Rose & Ahonu Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
On St. Patrick's Day this year, Ahonu & Aingeal Rose were invited to make a presentation to the Spiritual Awareness Community (SAC) of the Cascades in Bend, Oregon (http://www.spiritualawarenesscommunity.com). The Presentation was entitled "The Sacred Sites of Ireland" and took the form of a virtual video tour of Ireland's most sacred places during which Ahonu and Aingeal Rose narrated the history and significance of each place. Attendees had the virtual experience of the megalithic sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth - each 2,000 older than the pyramids of Egypt! We visited Glendalough in the Garden of Ireland, and the famous Hill of Tara and Uisneach where the kings of old were crowned. We saw holy wells and ancient hills that still carry the original mystical and healing energies. Along with that, Aingeal Rose and Ahonu offered a sample of the sacred waters from St. Brigid's and St. Patricks burial sites. These waters are known to possess powerful transformative properties. Prepare yourself for a highly engaging and informative experience! You can see the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oGEtnDoQLH8 If you have iPhone/iPad/iOS: listen on iTunes/ If you have Android/Windows/Other: listen on Stitcher Don't miss this session. If you do listen, we'd really appreciate a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback encourages others and helps share truth! Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026. Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online is on the 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - http://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on World of Empowerment Radio! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir, Aingeal Rose & Ahonu Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
On St. Patrick's Day this year, Ahonu & Aingeal Rose were invited to make a presentation to the Spiritual Awareness Community (SAC) of the Cascades in Bend, Oregon (http://www.spiritualawarenesscommunity.com). The Presentation was entitled "The Sacred Sites of Ireland" and took the form of a virtual video tour of Ireland's most sacred places during which Ahonu and Aingeal Rose narrated the history and significance of each place. Attendees had the virtual experience of the megalithic sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth - each 2,000 older than the pyramids of Egypt! We visited Glendalough in the Garden of Ireland, and the famous Hill of Tara and Uisneach where the kings of old were crowned. We saw holy wells and ancient hills that still carry the original mystical and healing energies. Along with that, Aingeal Rose and Ahonu offered a sample of the sacred waters from St. Brigid's and St. Patricks burial sites. These waters are known to possess powerful transformative properties. Prepare yourself for a highly engaging and informative experience! You can see the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oGEtnDoQLH8 If you have iPhone/iPad/iOS: listen on iTunes/ If you have Android/Windows/Other: listen on Stitcher Don't miss this session. If you do listen, we'd really appreciate a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback encourages others and helps share truth! Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026. Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online is on the 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - http://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on World of Empowerment Radio! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir, Aingeal Rose & Ahonu Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
Arriving in Ireland, we spoke with Helen McDonnell about the legends of Kildare. She told us the stories of Cuchulainn and Oisin, of the Hill of Allen and her own megalithic standing stone. She told us the story of the Salmon of Knowledge and Tir na n'Og. We talked about The Hill of Tara and the Hill of Uisneach and the ancient kingdom of Meath. She told us about Father Moore's Well, St. Brigid's Well and other ancient holy wells around the area. We learned about St. Brigid's Cross, St. Brigid's Tower, the Fire ceremonies and the legend of St. Brigid's cloak. We ended with a discussion about Irish myths and legends and how they are becoming lost in our modern times. Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026 Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - https://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on the Honest to God Series! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir! Contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Special Guest: Helen McDonnell. Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
Arriving in Ireland, we spoke with Helen McDonnell about the legends of Kildare. She told us the stories of Cuchulainn and Oisin, of the Hill of Allen and her own megalithic standing stone. She told us the story of the Salmon of Knowledge and Tir na n'Og. We talked about The Hill of Tara and the Hill of Uisneach and the ancient kingdom of Meath. She told us about Father Moore's Well, St. Brigid's Well and other ancient holy wells around the area. We learned about St. Brigid's Cross, St. Brigid's Tower, the Fire ceremonies and the legend of St. Brigid's cloak. We ended with a discussion about Irish myths and legends and how they are becoming lost in our modern times. Sponsor: Sponsor is Twin Flame Hosting: Consciously hosting your spiritual websites since 1993. If you wish to sponsor an episode or the full Honest-to-God series, contact us at +1-224-588-8026 Closing: Remember our FREE Group Akashic Records online 1st Sunday of every month at 10am Pacific Time - https://worldofempowerment.com/. Next week - IT COULD BE YOU - contact us to get on the show and discuss your spiritual breakthroughs, your book or your spiritual business! Until next time, we send you our love, blessings and thanks for listening to AHONU & Aingeal Rose on the Honest to God Series! Slán agus beannacht Dé libh go leir! Contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Special Guest: Helen McDonnell. Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
Today we speak about our strange and unusual experiences at the power spots of Ireland, particularly Glendalough, banishing evil on the ancient hills and the holy wells, the Hill of Uisneach, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, Queen Maeve's Tomb on Knocknarea etc. Ahonu (Ireland) & Aingeal Rose (USA) are authors, artists, speakers, researchers, ministers, radio hosts and spiritual teachers who, individually and as a Twin-Flame husband-and-wife team, have helped countless people all over the world grow in personal power and self-mastery through our simple but highly effective Honest-to-God Series of self mastery products and programs, of which this is one of them. Today we speak about our strange and unusual experiences at the power spots of Ireland, particularly Glendalough, the holy wells, banishing evil on the ancient hills and the holy wells, the Hill of Uisneach, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, Queen Maeve's Tomb on Knocknarea, and much, much more. For an amazing range of empowering subjects, or if you would like to be interviewed about your metaphysical or spiritual passion, please contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
Today we speak about our strange and unusual experiences at the power spots of Ireland, particularly Glendalough, banishing evil on the ancient hills and the holy wells, the Hill of Uisneach, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, Queen Maeve's Tomb on Knocknarea etc. Ahonu (Ireland) & Aingeal Rose (USA) are authors, artists, speakers, researchers, ministers, radio hosts and spiritual teachers who, individually and as a Twin-Flame husband-and-wife team, have helped countless people all over the world grow in personal power and self-mastery through our simple but highly effective Honest-to-God Series of self mastery products and programs, of which this is one of them. Today we speak about our strange and unusual experiences at the power spots of Ireland, particularly Glendalough, the holy wells, banishing evil on the ancient hills and the holy wells, the Hill of Uisneach, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, Queen Maeve's Tomb on Knocknarea, and much, much more. For an amazing range of empowering subjects, or if you would like to be interviewed about your metaphysical or spiritual passion, please contact us by visiting WorldofEmpowerment.com - your source for practical spirituality in a changing world! Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
We chat with the Mythic Folk Musician and Druid, Damh the Bard This is our first interview and we are lucky to be able to interview the famous Celtic Folk musician, Damh the Bard, and his wife, the multi-talented Artist Cerri Lee. Links to their websites and their work can be found below in the Show-notes. We also bring you an amazing competition for Damh's latest album, Tales from the Cowman as well as some astounding news about the revival of a national tradition in Ireland - the Festival of the Fires taking place on Beltane. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bardinterview Running Order: Intro 0:42 News & Views 1:25 The Festival of the Fires 1:58 Twa Corbies by Damh the Bard 04:15 Damh the Bard Interview 7:54 Blodeuwedd by Damh the Bard 29:24 The Cauldron Born by Damh the Bard 45:51 Pagan Spirit Gathering 1:02:19 Cerri Lee 1:05:48 Grimspound by Damh the Bard 1:17:57 Competition 1:23:00 Spirit of Albion by Damh the Bard 1:24:19 Out-takes 1:28:44 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 30th April 2010, 1h 31m It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or leave us a message using Speakpipe The Festival of the Fires Our fabulous news item introduces the Festival of Fires which is a resuscitation of the ancient fires of Tara that were lit on the Hill of Uisneach and the taken from County to County to ignite all of the fires in Ireland. Originally known as Bealtaine, the summertime festival was an important fixture on the worldwide calendar, attracting attendees from the four corners of the ancient world. Having not being officially celebrated in hundreds of years the festival is to return, rising from the ashes of the Bealtaine name as Festival of the Fires. It promises to be an event unlike anything ever witnessed in modern times - an iconic national celebration to truly ignite the summer. Created through the alchemy of ceremony, heritage, music, theatre, literature, arts, crafts, poetry, holistic health and sustainability. Festival of the Fires will feature the collective talents of hundreds of participants drawn from all over Ireland and the world, gathering at the exact centre-point of Ireland to celebrate the onset of summer. One of the ceremonial highlights of the festival will be the lighting of a national fire, ignited first on the summit of Uisneach and then carried to hilltops in every one of Ireland's 32 counties. In ancient times, this sacred Uisneach fire was the catalyst for coast-to-coast celebrations with festivals and gatherings taking place in the fire sites, and in the communities below. You can find out more about the festival on the website at http://festivalofthefires.com/. Twa Corbies by Damh the Bard A classic folk track, the Twa Corbies or 'two crows', given the Damh the Bard magical treatment for the new Crowman album. Damh the Bard Interview (Pronounced 'Dave') Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. [source] Damh is also the relaxed voice behind Druidcast, the podcast from the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor Page. Blodeuwedd by Damh the Bard The tale of Blodeuwedd taken by Damh from the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi. The Cauldon Born by Damh the Bard The Story of Cerridwen and how we are all, in a fashion, Cerridwen's Children, or "the Cauldron Born". Pagan Spirit Gathering The Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) is one of America's oldest and largest Nature Spirituality festivals. Since its inception in 1980, PSG has been bringing together hundreds of people from throughout the United States, plus other countries, to create community, celebrate Summer Solstice, and commune with Nature in a sacred environment. Sponsored by Circle Sanctuary, PSG is open to long-time practitioners as well as newcomers of a wide range of Nature religion traditions, including Wiccan, Contemporary Pagan, Druidic, Heathen, Celtic, Baltic, Greco-Roman, Isian, Shamanic, Hermetic, Animistic, Egyptian, Native American, Afro-Carribean, Taoist, Pantheistic, Ecofeminist, and Nature Mystic. PSG is an opportunity for personal renewal, networking, education, and cultural enrichment. You can see their musical line-up (including Damh) or book tickets on their website. Cerri Lee Cerri Lee is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. She can create anything from Rights of Passage gifts and altar pieces to wedding and birthday gifts, and will happily take on commissions. Each piece of artwork she creates is individual and can be personalised to you or your loved ones. Her artwork has been used for album covers, featured in leading Pagan magazines, used as tattoos, and her sculptures are sent throughout the world. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances. You can see a gallery of Cerri's artist work on our website at Cerri's Gallery and you can find out more about Cerri and her work on her website on cerrilee.com or on our Contributor page. Grimspound by Damh the Bard Grimspound is a late Bronze Age settlement high on the moor. It’s surrounded by a large fallen stone wall, and inside you can still see the remains of the roundhouses. On a beautiful day it is incredibly peaceful, but on a typical Dartmoor day, with the wind and the rain, it must have been a harsh place to live. "I sat with my guitar inside the remains of one of the roundhouses and just began to play on the guitar – looking around, breathing in the history of the place, imagining it full of life. What kind of people lived there. A Raven called overhead, and I felt I could see torchlight on the Tors either side of me. Voices of the Ancestors singing. The Land singing. And the melody of the guitar began to take shape. A ghostly and reflective refrain." Competition Damh left us with a signed copy of his latest album, Tales from the Crowman, to give away as a competition prize. So, we set a competition based on Welsh Mythology for you. Spirit of Albion by Damh the Bard Damh plays us his rousing anthem, a paean of praise to the land, Spirit of Albion from the album of the same name. 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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 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. We'd like to wish you 'Slán Go Foill!', which is Irish for 'Goodbye', or more literally 'Wishing you safety for a while'! Save Save
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