Ireland is a land rich in mythology and folklore. Reflected in the names of its lakes, rivers, valleys, glens and mountains. In Celtic lands it is not unusual to use the landscape as a mnemonic map. Geographical features hold a particular importance in Celtic peoples history, beliefs and culture. There is an understanding that ...
Eibhlin O'Neill - Aug 30 2018 - 4:05pm
... of monastic scholars to ensure an easy transition from Celtic to Christian belief. The disciples of Saint Patrick successfully ... Sea. Patricia Monaghan in "The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore" continues on the same line: As goddess, Brigid ...
Emmett McIntyre - Oct 22 2019 - 9:02pm
... of August in all three Gaelic languages is derived from the Celtic god Lugh (also known as Lug and in Modern Irish: Lú). In Modern Irish ... Lugh is one of the most prominent gods in Irish mythology. He has been described as god of arts, warriors, and sovereignty. ...
Alastair Kneale - Aug 1 2023 - 3:34pm
... seas and geographic location plays a pivotal role in Celtic peoples history, beliefs and recognition of themselves. Our culture ... surrounds us. Consequently, as might be expected, Celtic mythology and folklore place the natural world at centre stage. In these ...
Alastair Kneale - Apr 3 2021 - 2:01pm - 0 comments
Transceltic is dedicated to the Celtic Nations and the Pan Celtic Movement. We are often asked how the six Celtic nations are distinctly identified. The recognised Celtic ...
Anonymous (not verified) - May 12 2018 - 8:43pm
The last Celtic Feast day of the year is Lughnasa, the harvest festival named after the Celtic God Lugh. God of the sun, light and harvests, Lugh was a great warrior. ... by James MacKillop in his “ Dictionary of Celtic Mythology " as follows: Lughnasa may be the least perceptible in the ...
Emmett McIntyre - Nov 2 2015 - 10:27pm - 0 comments
... Water Valley Traditional Celtic Folk Festival When: Pending Cancellation Where: ... British Columbia Celtic Festival Vancouver When: St Patrick's Day Weekend ... www.gatheringofthescots.com JP Collins Celtic Festival When: Pending Cancellation Where: St. ...
Emmett McIntyre - Mar 21 2023 - 12:15am
A sign of the resurgence of Celtic Identity in North America is the Celtic Festival . A phenomenon best shown by the annual increases in ... the past 20 years. A major force in the growth of Celtic Festivals in North America is Celtic Heritage Productions , a firm ...
Emmett McIntyre - Feb 18 2016 - 9:14pm - 0 comments
... of Man, Scotland and Wales are specifically identified as Celtic and only these six. Over the years there have been persistent calls for ... of each of the Six Nations. It is also true that history, mythology and the bitter legacy of persecution at the hands of the English and ...
Emmett McIntyre - May 11 2018 - 7:27pm - 0 comments
... Australian Celtic Festival When: April 2023 Where: Glen Innis, NSW ... Berry Celtic Festival When: May 2023 Where: Berry Showground, ... NSW Website: https://www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival Melbourne Celtic Festival When: ...
Emmett McIntyre - Mar 20 2023 - 11:59pm