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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

Cliodhna’s Wave - card
  • Cliodhna’s Wave - card
  • Cliodhna’s Wave - card
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Cliodhna’s Wave

Cliodhna was the daughter of Mannan Mac LIr, the sea God and she fell in love with Ciabhan of the Curling Lock, a mortal. She left the Otherworld, the Land of Promise, (Tír na Tairngire), much to the disapproval of her father. However, she fell in to a magical sleep and was swept out to sea once more. It is said she drowned in Glandore in west Cork where there is a wave, larger and more powerful than others which crashes on the nearby cliffs. It is still known today as Cliodhna’s wave. .

Illustration from an original by Margaret McKenna