Lughnasa – The Turning of the Year The first of August marks one of the four great festivals of the Gaelic year. Along with Imbolc, Bealtaine and Samhain, Lughnasa signalled a turning point in both the farming calendar and the lives of the people who depended upon it. Unlike many ancient festivals, however, Lughnasa never…
I am very privileged that many people come to Wexford specifically to come Gallivanting! But if you are coming, there are reasons to stay! So lets take a look at how you can turn a day of Gallivanting into a weekend! Food!!! The nearby town of Gorey is a goldmine for food lovers! Here are…
My top 3 tips for managing life without medication, its not easy but there are some things that can help
I am often asked for recommendations of places to see and visit while in Ireland, that are a little more spiritual and less touristy. And while personally, I think there are magical places dotted all over the island, as a visitor you may not feel comfortable wandering across farmland or driving down winding country roads…
Imbolc is a very ancient Irish festival which is thought to be around 5000 years old, although its possibly even older. As the arrival of Spring after a long cold winter was, I am sure, something eagerly anticipated. Celebrated on the 2nd of February, Imbolc is one of the four festivals in Ireland associated with…
They say one of the signs that you are growing old is a growing interest in bird watching. Being able to identify the ones fighting at the feeders you put up in the garden. Watching a blue tit or robin land at a picnic table and being able to spout off some cool and unusual…
Ah, wild garlic! One of nature’s finest little gifts, popping up just when we need a bit of green magic to shake off the winter gloom. If you’ve never foraged for it before, don’t worry—I’ll walk you through how to find it, what to look out for, and a couple of foolproof recipes to get…
Ireland has a long history with healing and cures. In fact in times past, in other countries, it was thought that if an Irish person applied a cure it was sure to work, simply due to that Irish connection! I have cures, remedies, recipes, tinctures, healing words and all sorts of everything. Some I use…
Cheers to the Vikings for this wonderful midwinter feast!
A winter tincture to keep you healthy!
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