from our Two Worlds tree labyrinth garden
and restored traditional thatched cottage ...

we present experiences of ancient Erin traditions
from ancient Carrowcrory, Co. Sligo

where timeless mythology and mystical sacred sites
abundantly surround us ...

ancient stories, accompanied by harps, by a turf fire hearth
mystical, druidic, wisdoms of the trees within our labyrinth
traditional craft making to enhance our prayers and dreams
make traditional Irish bread, boxty, scones and brack
wander, imagine and contemplate among our ancient sacred stones

please add Carrowcrory into your Ireland itinerary ...

We highly recommend commencing your Ireland vacation here.
Relax here first, truly indulge in the spirit of Erin before ye travel on.

We are easy to get to from the airports.
Leave Dublin until the end, to enjoy the city at its best. Ask us why?

you can click links below, or logos to the left,
to find out what we can offer you from here ... ...

• Afternoons at Carrowcrory
  an introduction to our labyrinth,
  traditions of Bride and Brighid,
  the Ogham alphabet,
  harps and bards
  and Celtic dream crafts
  
  find out more  ...
  
  

• Celtic Dreamtime Weekends
  join us for a longer experience of tradition
  baking, nature crafts, sacred walks, ceilis
  quiet time, partnership time, group time
  four events a year ...
  Imbolc February : Birth of Bride
  Beltaine May : Harps and Bards
  Lunasa August : Tree Lore
  Samhain October : Dream Crafts
  
find out more  ...


• Eco Friendly Accommodation
  see pics below of local farmhouse accommodation
  so please consider staying here for a couple of nights
  dinner, wine or beer, bed and breakfast here
  only €55 per person sharing per night
  once folks stay here, they do not want to leave :- )
  also short break self catering accommodation
  from €18 per person per night sharing
  also camper hook up and tent camping
  
find out more  ...


• Ogma's Tale Of The Trees
  a tale of the creation of the Ogham language
  through multi layers of sounds from the natural world
  expressed through symbols that flowed into words
  and became the wisdom from nature shared by the bards
  
find out more  ...


• Brigid from Goddess to Saint
  sharing our tales of Brighid, we call "breed", and how
  they align to our landscapes and local sacred sites
  and how this tradition evolved to Kildare, but
  we like to hear your own Brighid interpretations too
  
find out more  ...


• Dream Crafts
  several items of nature can be crafted
  to include a prayer, wish, or receive a dream
  so we are expanding from Brighid Cross making
  into Dream Crafts using willow, apple and rowan
  
find out more  ...


• Harps & Bards
  all of the wisdom, crafts and journeys we share at Carrowcrory
  are collectively an apprenticeship for becoming a bard
  bards being the creators of stories, poems, songs and music
  that share our dreamtime world and the spirit that guides us
  
find out more  ...


• About Claire, our bard
  Claire has been a singer, harper and pianist for over 40 years
  along with a passion for Irish literature, poetry and art
  and the inspiration of the people who pioneered this rich Irish culture
  
find out more  ...


• About John, our guide
  John has been a storyteller, ancient site researcher, broadcaster,
  and guide of ancient traditions workshops, guided tours,
  shows and events for over 50 years
  
find out more  ...

We look forward to meeting you here :-)

and they said, after this and more ....

I am back in Texas and want to tell you what a wonderful trip you planned ... I have told my children all about the adventures we had. It was a very special time." - Judie Tasch, Texas

"Thanks so much for two very enjoyable days at so little cost! I’m back in NY now, but hope to see you again next year."- P. Korper, N.Y.

"I wanted to take this moment to tell you how much we appreciated your time and energy. In every respect you went above and beyond all expectations. Every adventure you set up for us was spectacular." - Lorinda Schroeder, Michigan

"Thanks for a wonderful day.  I enjoyed your selection of sites and your ideas" - Margueritte, Chicago

"We do not know where to find the words to adequately thank you for all you did . You went above and beyond the call of duty and we are so very grateful." - Joe & Lil Larkin, San Diego

"It rained yesterday, but the brilliant evening with Claire's music and the lovely company of Karen, Eddie and John more than made up for it. All the animals came up to the porch for a cuddle, too. Imagine the scene: it started with a goat coming up, then all the donkeys, dogs and sheep milling around" - Alex Sterling, Virginia

"Next time I'd plan an extra few days in Co. Sligo, it was really the heart of our visit to Ireland, in more ways than one. I only regret I didn't see more of that beautiful county, its relics and hills." - Art Joyce, B.C. Canada

"When I returned to the US from my trip to Ireland I felt like an erupting volcano. The spark ignited a flame within and I am still learning how that translates into the rest of my life. Blessings threefold upon the sacred land of Ireland!" - Courtney, Chicago

"The food, company and craic was great. Claire's songs and harp were wonderful and beautiful- heart resonance. Being at the Carrowkeel cairns at the solstice sunset was an amazing experience. Thank you." - Jonathan Pipe, Co. Leitrim

              

  Our bi-weekly podcast of Celtic Dreamtime entertainment
  featuring stories of myths, legends and origins of traditions,
  interviews with local people keeping traditions alive,
  along with songs and music from harper bards

         click here to listen to our latest Celtic Dreamtime Podscape

about John

about Claire