Category Archives: folklore
Wishing Trees
Wishing Tree @ Brigid’s Well in Kildare, Ireland Wishing Trees “Wishing Trees” are very common throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. They are usually individual trees upon which “folk magic”, “folk spells”, “faerie offerings”, or “prayers” are offered. Sometimes … Continue reading
Brigid’s Sacred Wells in Kildare, Ireland
Brigid’s Well #1, the “Wayward Well”, Kildare, Ireland Brighid’s Holy Wells in Kildare * Kildare, Ireland The Goddess or St. Brigid has two holy wells in Kildare? She certainly does. Some say that one of the wells belongs to … Continue reading
Brigid’s Sacred Flame at Kildare
Brighid’s Flame * Kildare, Ireland * For well over 1,000 years, if not 2,000 years or more, the sacred fire of the Goddess Brigid (now St. Brigid of Ireland) has existed and kept holy / sacred by her … Continue reading
Kildare, Ireland
Kildare, Ireland Kildare, Ireland * http://www.kildare.ie/kildareheritage/?page_id=39 * http://www.kildaretown.ie/ * The visit I took in July to Kildare was one of the most sacred pilgrimmages I’ve made in my life. The Goddess Brigid has been my Matron and principle Deity … Continue reading
Donnelly’s Hollow, Giant Footsteps, and Dancing Circles
Donnolly’s Hollow, Giant Footsteps, and Circle Dances The Curraugh, Kildare, Ireland The Curraugh is speckled with natural bowl-shaped amphitheaters known to be dancing locations for Pagan and Christian groups. One of these is known as “Donnolly’s Hollow” where … Continue reading
Rock of Cashel
Rock of Cashel Rock of Cashel * Cashel, Ireland * On the Tipperary plains atop the town of Cashel sits the infamous fortress, the Rock of Cashel. Mythically it was believed to have originated in the Devil’s Bit … Continue reading
The Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle * http://www.blarneycastle.ie * Blarney, Ireland * 021-438 5252 * The Blarney Castle and its estate is an amazing magical playground of myths and legends, faeries, and fantastical beliefs. Even the grounds in its gardens have their … Continue reading
The Blarney Castle Rock Close:
Rock Close Rock Close * Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland * www.blarneycastle.ie * A mystical portal in the heart of the castle grounds of Blarney where faeries dance, Witches’ bless and answer wishes, Druids weave magick, stone monuments made, … Continue reading
Rock Close: Druid’s Cave and Circle
Druids Cave: * The Rock Close * Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland * http://www.blarneycastle.ie * Right next to the Witch’s Stone and Kitchen is the Druid’s Circle and Sacrificial Altar that is believed to be a traditional Celtic stone … Continue reading
Rock Close: Witches’ Kitchen and Stone
Witches Kitchen * Rock Close * Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland * http://www.blarneycastle.ie * In the enchanted grounds of Rock Close in the fabled lands of Blarney Castle is the infamous Kitchen of the Blarney Witch. Atop her wishing … Continue reading