Ireland’s Castles & Their Fascinating Facts
Ireland is famed for its many castles. They are lasting memories on the landscape of a time when Gaelic Chieftains, Norman Lords & English Conquers ruled the land. Each leaving their mark at different times and adding to the rich historical fabric of Irish... Read more
The Celtic God - Lugh
Lugh (called the Il-Dana, called Lamhfada (“of the long arm”), called Samildanach (“all skilled”)) is possibly the most written about deity in the Celtic pantheon. He is celebrated in song and story, myth and profile, in numerous places on the Internet and books about... Read more
Imbolc Celtic Style
Image courtesy of The Crystal Wind Oracle Mobile App! The First of February belongs to Brigid, (Brighid, Brigit, Bride,) the Celtic goddess who in later times became revered as a Christian saint. Originally, her festival on February 1 was known as Imbolc or Oimelc, two... Read more
Beltane Celtic Style
Simple ways to celebrate the feast-days of the Celtic Year. The Return of the Sun Beltaine is an anglicization of the Irish "Bealtaine" or the Scottish "Bealtuinn." While "tene" clearly means "fire," nobody really knows whether Bel refers to Belenus, a pastoral god of the Gauls,... Read more
St Patrick - Ireland's Patron Saint
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all... Read more
Celtic Symbol Meaning - Celtic Shield Knot
Celtic Shield Knot Celtic shield knots can be identified as any of the Celtic knots with for distinct corner areas. They usually resemble a square but sometimes they are a square shaped emblem within a circle. As in all Celtic knots there is no beginning... Read more
History of St. Patrick
Saint Patrick, The Apostle of Ireland, was born at what is now Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 493. His parents were Calphurnius and Conchessa. The language of the time was latin and his given... Read more
Irish Symbols - Mystic Charms, Spells, and Incantations
The Harp The harp, of the small portable type played by Celtic minstrels, is the oldest official symbol of Ireland. Through not as recognizable as the shamrock, the harp is widely used. It appears on Irish coins, the presidential flag, state seals, uniforms, and official... Read more
Celtic Christianity
Celtic refers to the unique expression of Christianity that flourished in Ireland, Scotland and Wales from the 4th to the 10th centuries. Celtic Christian Spirituality, along with Celtic music and pagan practice, has seen a revival of interest since the last half of the 20th... Read more
