#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

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Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar. Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire. 1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, […]

Domhnach Crom Dubh | Dun Briste, Co Mayo

25/07/2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

The last Sunday in July was known in Ireland as Domhnach Crom Dubh (meaning the ‘dark, stooped one’), Crom Dubh (originally called Crom Cruiach) was the chief Celtic idol of Ireland. His chief shrine was located on Magh Slécht (The Plain of Prostrations) in Co Cavan, surrounded by twelve other gods. The Domhnach (meaning Sunday) […]

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

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Domhnach Crom Dubh – Dun Briste, Co Mayo

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

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Domhnach Crom Dubh – Dun Briste, Co Mayo

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

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Domhnach Crom Dubh – Dun Briste, Co Mayo

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Today in Irish History – 1 August:

01/08/2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar. August Bank Holiday Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire. 1166 […]

Domhnach Crom Dubh – Dún Briste, Co Mayo

27/07/2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

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