Ali Isaac
Loughcrew | Mountain of the Hag
Situated over three hilltops, Carnbane West, East, & Patrickstown, Loughcrew is a cluster of 25 passage tombs in Co. Meath, Ireland.
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Ali Isaac
Jun 16, 20143 min read
The Crow in Irish Mythology
In Irish mythology, the crow is seen as a manifestation of the Goddess known as The Morrigan, meaning phantom or great Queen.
Ali Isaac
May 19, 20144 min read
Who were the Fianna?
There are enough similarities to suggest that the tales of King Arthur may have been based on the legend of Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Ali Isaac
May 1, 20144 min read
did you know that today is bealtaine?
Bealtaine has come to be associated with May 1st, and marks the beginning of summer, when the cattle were driven out to summer pastures.
Ali Isaac
Apr 18, 20144 min read
The Irish 1 – The Vikings Nil | Was Brian Boru a Benevolent High King or Terrible Tyrant?
Brian was one of twelve sons of Cennétig mac Lorcáin, who was a minor King in the north of Munster province.
Ali Isaac
Apr 6, 20141 min read
Would You Eat This?
In a previous post we talked about Irish Bogs and the things found in them, most interestingly, Bog Bodies and Bog Butter, amongst other...
Ali Isaac
Apr 6, 20141 min read
Why the Iron Age Irish were more sophisticated than Experts would have You Believe.
I just wanted to bring something amazing to your attention. We always think of the ancient peoples of this world as being less...
Ali Isaac
Apr 3, 20143 min read
goll mac morna| the eye that doesn’t see
My left eye You can call me Goll from now on. No, I didn’t lose an eye in a sword fight, it was much more boring than that. I got an...
Ali Isaac
Mar 29, 20149 min read
The Truth about Irish Bog Bodies
Around a hundred bodies have been found in Irish bogs, some male, some female, and those of children too.
Ali Isaac
Mar 22, 20144 min read
junk food past and present | the diet of our ancient irish ancestors
What did the ancient Irish people eat before the English brought over the potato? In culinary terms, they were pretty healthy and inventive.
Ali Isaac
Feb 23, 20143 min read
The Irish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound, known as Cú Faoil in Irish, is the tallest breed of dog in the world.
Ali Isaac
Feb 17, 20143 min read
How Do You Feed a Hungry Fianna?
The outdoor kitchen, known as the ‘fullachta fiadh‘, has been found at over 4500 archaeological sites across Ireland.
Ali Isaac
Feb 13, 20144 min read
human sacrifice in ancient ireland
Perhaps the most intriguing form of human sacrifice is that of the triple, or threefold death.
Ali Isaac
Feb 11, 20142 min read
The Power of the Harp in Irish Mythology #stpatricksday
The harp is recognised world-wide as Ireland's national symbol. Known today as the ‘Cláirseach’, its origins go much further back.
Ali Isaac
Feb 3, 20144 min read
LUGH OF THE LONG HAND, MASTER OF ALL ARTS
Lugh is arguably one of the most well-known and best-loved of the Irish mythological characters. He was a Druid, a High King, and a warrior.
Ali Isaac
Feb 1, 20142 min read
Today is Imbolc, and of course it’s snowing!
Imbolc is one of four ancient Celtic/Gaelic festivals, is traditionally held on the 1st February, and is associated with the Goddess Brigid
Ali Isaac
Jan 27, 20142 min read
the celtic knot
Celtic knot work designs appear on manuscripts, ancient pottery, and stone carvings all over the ancient world, but what did they mean?
Ali Isaac
Jan 9, 20141 min read
the ancient irish coracle
A wonderful old film showing how the coracle, an ancient type of wicker and hide boat, was made and used in Ireland.
Ali Isaac
Nov 19, 20132 min read
Seanchai – The Irish Storyteller
The Seanchai were more than just storytellers and poets; they were the keepers of Ireland's history, legal lore, and genealogy.
Ali Isaac
Jun 22, 20136 min read
my top 5 ancient irish sites
My top 5 ancient Irish sites and why: Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Tara, Loughcrew, and the Hill of Uisneach.
Ali Isaac is an author and blogger specialising in Irish mythology. Through word and image, she tries to draw the human story from Ireland's landscape and tumbled stones, with a particular focus on the women history has abandoned, and legend only half remembers.
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