Macha the Red – Ireland’s Female High-King
Macha was daughter of Aedh Ruadh (Ayrooa), or Red Hugh, who was at this time in an agreement to share the sovereignty of Ireland in rotation every seven-years with another…
Relight My Fire! Returning to Uisneach in 2024
I'm jumping over fires with excitement to announce I will be returning to speak at Uisneach Fire Festival this May 11th, 2024. This will be my third time attending the…
Heroic Biography: Maeve of Connacht – The Intoxicating Warrior Queen
Queen Maeve, or Medb, is a figure of significant importance in the annals of Irish mythology. She primarily features in the tales of the Ulster Cycle, the oldest of the…
Kindling The Flames of Irish Tradition: Discovering the Eternal Secrets of Uisneach Hill and the Bealtaine Fire Festival
Nestled in the heart of Ireland's ancient landscape, the Hill of Uisneach stands as a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. Often referred to as the navel…
Builders, Kings, and Astronomers: 6 Ancient Sites to Explore the Ingenuity of Ireland’s Ancestors
Discover 6 of Ireland's most remarkable ancient sites that showcase the ingenuity of its people - from the incredible neolithic Newgrange to the legendary Rathcroghan, steeped in myth and legend. Journey back in time to experience Ireland's rich cultural heritage, from the sacred sites of the Boyne Valley to the impressive Rock of Cashel, and uncover the mysteries of its ancient past.
The Triple Judgements of The Freemen | Poetic Wisdom of the Irish Triads
The significance of the number three to the early Irish is evident in the literature, mythology, and laws of early Ireland, which abounds in triplets and triads. There are three triple-goddess personifications of sovereignty and of Ireland; the triple forms of the Morrígan and the motif of the threefold death; as well as the three-leaved shamrock Saint Patrick used to teach the native Irish of the 5th century about the Holy Trinity. This article explores the concept of "three" in Irish history, mythology, and belief.
The Power of Three: The Trinity in Irish Mythology, History, and Culture
Explore the significance of the number three in Irish mythology, literature, and culture. From the triple spiral pattern found on Newgrange, to the triple goddess of sovereignty, to the motif…
Finn McCool and the Creation of Lough Neagh and the Isle of Man
A Fenian legend attributes the formation of this lough to Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill), the heroic leader of the Fianna Warriors who, at this later stage of his heroic…
40 Years of Research: Irish Castles & Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen
Martin Breen is an Irish historian, researcher, and author who has dedicated over 40 years of his life to uncovering some of the lesser-known truths about Irish history. Martin Breen…
Uisneach, Sacred Fires, and Fairy Lights?
For Bealtaine today, I want to share two stories about my experiences on the Hill of Uisneach during the Festival of Fires.The first one comes attached with this unusual photograph.I…