Irish History, Culture, Heritage, Language, Mythology
Equinox is the date (or moment) some astronomical alignments in Ireland mark as being auspicious. Not many, mind you, but some, like the cairn on Loughcrew or the two passages of Knowth, a sort of super-alignment with quadruple significance. Though the actual alignment of Knowth is disputed, it might be a lunar alignment or not […]
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Robins are a sure sign of spring and if you make a wish on the first robin of spring before it flies off, you’ll have luck throughout the year. Image | Faughart, Co Louth | Marie Agnew Photography SaveSave
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Robins are a sure sign of spring and if you make a wish on the first robin of spring before it flies off, you’ll have luck throughout the year. Photography by Marie Agnew
Read MoreSaint Brigid of Kildare or Brigid of Ireland (c. 451-525) is one of Ireland’s patron saints along with Saints Patrick and Colmcille. Her feast day is 1 February or Candlemas (Imbolc), the traditional first day of spring in Ireland. She is believed to have been an Irish Christian nun, abbess, and founder of several convents. […]
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