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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

Alder - mug
  • Alder - mug
  • Alder - mug
SKU MGTL04
€12.50

18 March - 14 April

The Alder Tree in the Irish mythological horoscope, covers the period from March 18th – April 14th. According to old Irish legends, the Alder, a tree which likes to grow near water, was considered to be the tree from which the first man was created. It was said that a whistle made from the Alder was magical and could commune with the spirits of air and water. .

Illustration from an original by Margaret McKenna