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.