Ogmios Warning in Ogham to Lug mac Elathan
The first message in Ogham was 7 letter “B”‘s carved into Birchwood: a warning to Lug mac Elathan from Ogmios that his …
Destiny Followed Demands Sacrifice
Standing sentry where Sceine lies His love who died at sea Before Ameregin chanted the sacred verse So this Island of Destiny …
Two Magpies at Kilcormac
Two magpies to the sky took flight I passed by to Birr on the bus Joy up ahead but not here yet …
Wells of Tara
From Tara, where expanse can be seen, From the Irish sea, to the Shannons water Expanse of the Kingdom of Royal Meath …
I Heard Not
Knowth Passage tomb is a site of history, not alone of prehistoric times, but of the Normans who held a fort here …
Where the Sídhe Dance
The grass grows green where the Sídhe dance Unseen by men in the fog The mushroom circle is kissed by the dew …
Naoise’s People
He who she loved… of the black, black hair Ruby lips and cheeks, of the palest skin… Not of the Celts as …
Gates to the Gods
Gates to the gods, the people flocks, To worship at the waters pure, To leave tokens, offerings there… Take home some water …
The Headless Horseman Rides At Night
The headless horseman rides at night The story the locals tell From Charleville walls is seen the sight Of the spectre from …
King Congal’s Grief
Congal, the proud king, his wife a prince bore Alas, in giving to her son his life She lost hers, tragic the …
The Banshee
I hear the cries of sorrow in the cold night air I know not if they come for here ! or there? …
The Excommunication of St. Columba
A sinner as is every man Columba for his family had great pride Swift of tongue and hot of temper He challenged …
Maedb Desires A Bull
All I have, has my husband, and a lot has he As have I, but yet my husband has more than me …