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Loughcrew Equinox

The Loughcrew cairns, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland, are approximately 5,400 years old (Older than the pyramids of Egypt). Each Spring and Autumn Equinox the rising sun lights the passage chamber of Cairn T, the rays hitting the highly decorated back stone.

Many stories are connected to this prehistoric site including that of the Cailleach or witch/goddess. According to the Legend, the Loughcrew cairns were formed by the Cailleach throwing rocks from her apron, jumping from hill to hill. It is said that she tripped and died and is buried on Patrickstown, one of the hills. The area, known today as Sliabh na Caillí or Mountain of the Witch, reflects this age-old story.

 

 

 

The Art of Irish Lore

Sliabh na Caillí (in the snow) - card
  • Sliabh na Caillí (in the snow) - card
  • Sliabh na Caillí (in the snow) - card
  • Sliabh na Caillí (in the snow) - card
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Sliabh na Caillí (in the snow)

Sliabh na Caillí, the mountain of the Cailleach is in County Meath, Ireland and was sacred to our ancestors over 5000 years ago. According to mythology, the cairns were formed by the Cailleach, an ancient sovereignty Goddess by letting stones fall from her apron as she flew overhead. It is a wonderfully peaceful place, full of the spirits of those who came before.  

Taken from an original painting by Margaret McKenna