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Author Archives: sarthure
Nollaig na mBan 2016
When I was growing up in Ireland, my only experience of Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) was through Seán Ó Ríordáin’s poem, which I remember learning in Irish for the Inter Cert when I was about twelve. I was sure there … Continue reading
Posted in Folk traditions, Ireland, South Australia
Tagged Adelaide, folk traditions, Ireland, Nollaig na mBan, Women's Christmas
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The things you see in Rundle Mall
It’s been Christmas here of course. And in case that time of year isn’t busy enough, it also coincides with end of school year graduations, suppers, dinners, etc. Just as well I am a social being. Anyways … one of … Continue reading
Posted in South Australia
Tagged Adelaide, chocolate, Haigh's, heritage management, Holding's Opticians, Rundle Mall, Smiggle
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A story for the night that’s in it – take care on Halloween
They say that the fairies are happiest on Midsummer Eve when the bonfires are lit, but that on Halloween they’re at their gloomiest for it’s the start of the winter. This is the night when the veil between our world … Continue reading
Posted in Folk charms, Folk traditions, Folklore, Halloween
Tagged fairies, Halloween, Meath folk tales, National Folklore Collection, The Stolen Child, The Waterboys, Yeats
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In search of a clachan, and Fr Ted’s house
During my wanderings in Co. Clare recently, I was studying a map and saw a reference to a Deserted Village. Well, that was enough to pique my interest, and I determined to try and find it the next day. I worked out my … Continue reading
Sailboat prayer tokens and Arthur graves at the Ennis Friary
The Ennis Friary in Co. Clare, Ireland was founded for the Franciscans around 1284 by the O’Brien family. It’s had an interesting history, remaining active under O’Brien protection until at least 1570. Later it came under the auspices of the Church … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Folk traditions, Ireland, Museums
Tagged all you good people, Arthur, Clare, Ennis Friary, graves, gravestones, Ireland, prayer tokens, remember death, sailboats, sailing ships
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Don't forget your shovel 