County Down, Thursday, 16th June, 2022… *** *** For the first time since our first site a couple of days ago there are people! *** *** And some kind of
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The Stones of Ballynoe…The Stones of Ballynoe…
County Down, Thursday, 16th June, 2022… *** *** We came across a number of green wyrm-holes in Cornwall and they often spat us out in wondrous locations… *** *** The
Unexpected gemsUnexpected gems
And day four to finish – *** The final day of my friend’s visit dawned grey and cold. In spite of another late night we were up about dawn and
Mound of Down…Mound of Down…
County Down, Thursday, June 16th, 2022… *** *** Such is the size and nature of these structures that the photographers art can seldom do them justice. * The front end
The ancient land…The ancient land…
May as well do day two, then – *** An evening spent over good food and wine and deep conversation is not conducive to early mornings. Nevertheless, in spite of
Drumskinney…Drumskinney…
County Fermanagh, Wednesday 15th June, 2022… *** *** With these ‘fellas’ as a prelude we could be forgiven for thinking the day was to end with a bang. *** ***
Continuity…Continuity…
… And day one – *** I collected my friend from the station about 25 miles from my home, and we took a slight detour via a tiny, ancient village.
The Head-Stones of Boa Isle…The Head-Stones of Boa Isle…
County Fermanagh, Wednesday, June 15th, 2022… *** *** Despite the plaited hair this side of the ‘Janet and John’ stone is now regarded as a masculine figure. *** *** Whilst
Flying kites…Flying kites…
The original post from 22nd March, 2013 in which Sue describes day three of our adventures in what was to become the story of, The Initiate… I woke yesterday to
Creggandevesky…Creggandevesky…
County Tyrone, Wednesday, June 18, 2022… *** *** Another court-cairn… Continue reading at France&Vincent
Field of Towers…Field of Towers…
County Tyrone, Wednesday, June 18, 2022… *** *** Barbrook One* on Big Moor in Derbyshire, England, follows a similar pattern. *** *** But there, the cairn is associated with only
Little-Big Field…Little-Big Field…
County Tyrone, Wednesday, 15th June, 2022… *** *** Maybe, the magical battle is still going on? *** *** The Fomorians are described as one-eyed, one-legged, and one-armed? * Which
Ballymacaldrack…Ballymacaldrack…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June 2022… *** *** There are twenty-seven stones, or sockets for stones, supporting the ‘burial mound’. *** *** The ‘rubble’ in the outer court shown above
Court Cairns…Court Cairns…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022… *** *** From a distance this looked like nothing more or less than a giant moot. *** *** And maybe that is what it
Craig’s Dolmen?…Craig’s Dolmen?…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022… *** *** The history of Ireland can be perplexing. *** *** On the one hand, there are ample materials stretching far back in time…
From serpent to salamanderFrom serpent to salamander
From the serpent stones of Arbor Low, we headed to the village of Youlgreave in search of tea and salamanders. There is a pub that provides the former and a
‘Where be Giants?’…‘Where be Giants?’…
County Antrim, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022 *** ‘In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king.’ *** *** Clochan na bhFomharach, being, ‘Stones of the Fomorians’, who
Six second memorySix second memory
“You’re in goldfish mode again, aren’t you?” My brain-injured son looks smug. I raise my eyes to the heavens. He’s right, I have completely forgotten half the things he just
Caged butterliesCaged butterlies
Berthe Morisot 1875 I love antique fans… there is something about them that has always fascinated me. I remember vividly standing in tears at Harewood House at an exhibition many
Coming of ageComing of age
I have had my fair share of love letters in my time. Possibly more than my fair share, not that I would complain. There is something timeless and special about
The Marsh King’s Daughter: Blossom…The Marsh King’s Daughter: Blossom…
Hi-ho the Carrion Crow, bow and bend to me… * …There usually is. Perhaps one reason for the tale’s obscurity these days is its perceived, overtly, Christian message. This
Fresh airFresh air
I had an odd and unexpected encounter today. One of those chance meetings that seem small and unimportant yet which leave a mark deeper than we realise at the time.
The Marsh King’s Daughter: Bud…The Marsh King’s Daughter: Bud…
‘…The Earth will see you on through this time…’ * …There always is. The Marsh King sinks back beneath the waters with the unnamed Egyptian Princess in his thrall.
The Marsh King’s Daughter…The Marsh King’s Daughter…
‘…Hi-ho the Carrion Crow, Fol-de-rol-de riddle…’ * Although the second longest of Anderson’s Fairy Tales, The Marsh King’s Daughter is relatively little known and perhaps, even, considered to be
Last Call for Castlerigg…Last Call for Castlerigg…
* Tarot Card – The Fool: Penetrated Egoic Nature results in a ‘reckless fool’. * ‘There and back again…’ * The Road goes ever on and on Down from the