| The "fairy tale" legends of the
Tuatha De Dannan intrigues everyone. They are the inspiration to many writings,
especially Tolkein's Lord Of The Rings. The spirituality carried by the
Tuatha De Dannan is also the background to most of our inner faiths, joys
and even fears.
With our "Following The Tuatha De
Dannan" turas (round journey) a day of visiting sites becomes a day
of re-enacting Irish legends and exploring Irish druidism before its marriage
with early Christianity.
Our journey explore various hidden
and intriguing sites within Moytura, an area around the beautiful lakes
of Lough Arrow and Lough Key. If weather is good or reasonable this will
also include a visit to the Caves
of Ceis (Keash) where we'll share some stories during a packed lunch
in the largest cave. Later we may drink from a nearby bubbling spring well.
We may also visit Boyle Abbey, especially
if we are unable to visit Ceis Caves. At Boyle Abbey I will show you intriguing
druid inspired stone carvings that have been integrated, almost secretly,
into the masonry of a strictly Rome ruled monastery.
During this day your attention will
often be brought to the legends of the ancient sun god, Lugh, who's name
has given us words such as illumination and luminary. The festival of Lughnasa
is still a major celebration in this area. The female "goddess" imagery
that developed into the celebration of Brigid will also be in our focus.
If the weather is hostile with heavy
rain or bitter winds we have sheltered alternatives. |