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The view at Loughcrew
I went to Loughcrew a few days ago to see the passage tombs. It’s not too far from my home town of Trim. You can visit Loughcrew any time you like during daylight hours, walk around the outside of the cairns, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Folk traditions, Folklore, Ireland
Tagged cairns, folklore, Loughcrew, passage tombs, Slieve na Cailligh
Raggy tree in Riga? Maybe, maybe not
I’ve been in Riga in Latvia for a few days, enjoying the Baltic sun. And on the first evening, in a park near the Freedom Monument, I came across a tree decorated with ribbons. Although I immediately jumped to the … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Fairy trees, Folk traditions, Folklore
Tagged folk traditions, folklore, Lativa, midsummer, Nobles of the Wood, oak tree, raggy trees, Riga
Raggy trees, an Irish pishogue
A pishogue, in the Irish tradition, is a charm or superstitious practice. And there are many associated with trees, including raggy trees, adorned with physical proof of enduring traditions. Here are just two of them, one at Fore, County Westmeath, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Fairy trees, Flora, Folklore, Ireland, Travelling
Tagged ash, Carraroe, fairy trees, folk ways, folklore, Fore, holly, holy wells, Ireland, raggy trees, Sligo, social customs, Westmeath
Keeping the traditions alive – St Brigid’s crosses
The month of February is associated with St Brigid, one of Ireland’s patron saints, and whose feast day is celebrated on 1 February. She was a contemporary of St Patrick, renowned for her holiness and goodness. One of the legends about … Continue reading
Posted in Folk charms, Folk traditions, Folklore, Ireland, Migration
Tagged folk charms, folk traditions, folklore, Irish traditions, St Brigid, St Brigid crosses
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Hawthorn (no, not the AFL team)
The hawthorn, also known as the may, whitethorn, and in Irish sceach gheal, is a significant sacred tree in Irish folklore. Known for its general protective powers, a hawthorn was often planted near houses to keep witches away. It was known … Continue reading
Posted in Baker's Flat, Fairy trees, Flora, Folklore, Kapunda
Tagged Baker's Flat, boxthorn, fairy trees, folklore, hawthorn, Kapunda, not the AFL, protection, witches
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