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Lá Lúnasa

It is Lúnasa again, the first harvest, and I am thinking about funerals. Odd, I know. But there is one particular funeral on my mind this feast day - it is that of Tailtiu’s. The path is here, just beyond the tall grain - let’s walk it together.

Grab a Stout Blackthorn, to Banish Ghosts and Goblins

Selected Plants of Protection in the Irish Hedgerow, and in Appalachia

Whether a curse thrown by a neighbor, a witch stealing milk straight from the pail, or a chance encounter with the unruly Othercrowd, our Irish and emigrant ancestors employed many allies in the hedgerow and across the wayside to keep themselves safe and sound.

Fáilte {Welcome}

Fáilte, “Welcome” - a word used in both the colloquial and traditional Irish tongue to cultivate a spirit of hospitality, of community, of reception. It is a salutation, a keystone piece of larger phrases, and a communication of acceptance - all this I offer to you, dear reader. Tá fáilte romhat, you are welcome.