Nowadays these wells are named after saints. Each well has a pattern day when the well is visited and venerated. Different wells have differing properties so make sure you pick the right one for you.
Nowadays these wells are named after saints. Each well has a pattern day when the well is visited and venerated. Different wells have differing properties so make sure you pick the right one for you.
Nowadays these wells are named after saints. Each well has a pattern day when the well is visited and venerated. Different wells have differing properties so make sure you pick the right one for you.
There are Fairy hills all over Ireland. Usually they are ringed with trees. Sensitive people will not need to be told to keep away. If you’re not sure watch any farm animal if they are happy to graze a hill it may be safe. Warning if a cow is white or has red ears dont not follow them.
Farmers are often secretive about fairy hills. They dont want to attract attention or be seen to be superstitious. If you see a hill with long grass in a mown feild you can be sure someone has respect for the good people.
Digging up or damaging a fairy tree inevitably brings bad luck. There are plenty of stories both ancient and modern about about people who ignored the warnings. Good local knowledge is key,follow any instructions closely.
There are many songs and poems about local fairy trees. Because som e trees are long lived they occupy a specail place in the minds of the people.
Some stones stand alone, they point to the skies and stars above. Others are arranged in lines connected to the cosmos. Some are in circles tracking the motion of the sun in the sky.
It took huge effort for our ancsetors to move these stones. Sometimes more than one generation was needed to assemble them. These stones and the sites they occupy were very important ans played a powerrful place in the lives of ancient people.