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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

Christmas - Woodland - card
  • Christmas - Woodland - card
  • Christmas - Woodland - card
  • Christmas - Woodland - card
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Woodland Christmas

Trees have always been so special in Irish Celtic mythology, the Birch and the Mistletoe being associated with this season in the Lunar Tree lore calendar. The inspiration behind this picture is the child’s innocent thrill of watching snow falling and is based on the wonderful walks available in Virginia, Cavan and Mullaghmeen forest in Westmeath in which an ancient cairn lies at the highest point.

Illustration from an original by Margaret McKenna