Seven Celtic Nations/Including Norse

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Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:25pm

Clifden castle, Co. Galway

Clifden Castle was erected by John d'Arcy (1785-1839) in 1815.

Clifden town, also founded by John D'Arcy, was one of the last towns to be built in Ireland. D'Arcy's vision was to create a thriving commercial centre in a resource rich, but poverty stricken region.

Photograph by Corey Taratuta

Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:23pm

Irish Flag

Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:22pm

Flag of Brittany!

Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:21pm

Brigit's got rid of the snow at last.

IMBOLC was a festival of lighting up. Just as there was waxing illumination in heaven, so should there be on earth. An Irish saying noted that, with the lengthening day that marked St. Bridget's day "the candlestick and half the candle" could be put away. Many of the folk customs focused on the increasing warmth and light, the rebirth of the cold earth, and the birth process itself. It is likely that myths and stories underlay these customs, but at this point it is difficult to say exactly what those stories were. However, the rituals probably were, in some cases, re-enactment of the myths.

Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:16pm

Comment by Lady Boru on January 30, 2013 at 12:16pm

Welcome to the group and thank you for allowing me to add the group!

Comment by LadyHawkღ on January 30, 2013 at 11:26am

Thank you for the great group Lady Boru!

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