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Ancient Tongue – Modern Voice: Siobhán De Poar on Poetry, Language & Heritage

Meet Siobhán De Poar, an acclaimed Irish performance poet, spoken-word artist, dramaturg, file and passionate language revivalist behind Wild Irish Retreats. With roots in West Kerry and Kilkenny, Siobhán has…

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Centuries Beneath the Rag Tree | Discover How the Irish ‘Fairy Tree’ Still Invokes Superstition, Reverance, and Healing

In Ireland, fairy beliefs have been intertwined with the natural world for centuries. Trees, in particular the hawthorn, have played a significant role in Irish fairy folklore and tradition. The…

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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…

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