“A match flares to life, and a woman’s voice speaks: In Brighid’s name, I light my flame … Alone at her kitchen table, she tenderly applies match to candle, and the twilight-darkening room is illuminated in a golden glow. Brighid is my protector; Brighid is my maker of song … Lifting a cup in aContinue reading “Brighid, Goddess or Saint??”
“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12, New Living Translation The Order of Celtic Wolves is proud to have a variety of ages of allContinue reading “Learn from the Young”
It is better to be great at just one thing, than try and fit too many things into your life. I have found this to be true personally. So for 2023 I am deciding what I will personally focus on. The Old Religion is of particular interest to me. A Druid is a title ofContinue reading “Finding Your Path”
This is originally a short story written by Michael Scott and found in his 1991 book “The River Gods: Irish River Legends”. It is fiction based on folk legends of the main rivers of Ireland. I made a few changes in the narrative as some of the fiction got a tad outlandish. It is basedContinue reading “Bean Sídhe Abhainn an Laoi”
A Return to the Source. Searching for the Mother Goddess at the Well Recently, I set out to find an Ogham stone that is northward of Midleton in north-east county Cork. Funnily, it’s a 40 minute drive both from my home in Cork city and my family home in Mogeely . The townland is calledContinue reading “Ag bealach isteach na beatha. Ag iarraidh banDia an Tobair Naofa”
Whenever you see the Wheel of the Year, Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane are clearly marked. However, for some peculiar reason the ancient Irish celebration of Lughnasadh is usurped with Lammas. Lughnasadh is established in Celtic Mythology and our article on Áenach Tailteann and Lughnasadh establishes that it was set up by Lugh to honour hisContinue reading “Ancient Celebrations – Part 14 – Lughnasadh vs Lammas”
The Mountains that cross our Paths in life. “There are 100 ways to accomplish your goal. Chose one and attain your dream.” Sara McFadden, Irish Visually Impaired Rally Navigator. Slíabh a haon. Last year, I stopped at an area outside Kenmare just before the Cork/Kerry border at Cath’s Pass called ‘Druid’s View’ when I wasContinue reading “Na Slíabhte a thrasnaíonn ár gCosáin sa saol”
The Seat of the Kings of Munster: A History (Rock of Cashel) In a previous post I mentioned passing St. Declan’s Way while cycling in county Waterford. This is a Pilgrimage Trial that extends from the coastal town of Ardmore in county Waterford to the Rock of Cashel in county Tipperary. Typical of Ireland, itContinue reading “Suíochán Ceannais na Ard Rí Mumhan: Ceacht Staire (Carrig an Pádraig)”
Ancient Treasures of West County Waterford I have already shown you a picture of a map of East Cork/West Waterford with heritage sites mapped out, that I received last Bealtaine in the post Imrama agus Imbas ag an Bealtaine – Home | Order of Celtic Wolves (wordpress.com). Last year, I went on a holiday toContinue reading “Seoda Ársa Iarthar Chontae Phort Láirge“
The exact dates of Midsummer festivals vary among different cultures, but is primarily held close to the summer solstice. The celebration predates Christianity, and has existed under different names and traditions around the world. St. John’s Day Although we all know that the birth of Jesus is celebrated on December 25th to tie in withContinue reading “Ancient Celebrations – Part 13 – Midsummer Traditions”
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