The Winter Solstice 2024 on Uisneach The Winter Solstice, known also as the Hiemal or Hibernal Solstice, occurs when the Earth’s North Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. The word ‘solstice’ comes from the Latin word ‘sol’ (sun) and ‘sistere’ (to stand still), referring to the actual moment when the midday sun (here in the Northern … Read More
Summer Solstice on Uisneach
Since prehistory, the Summer Solstice has been seen as a significant time of year, being marked by rituals and gatherings. The Hill of Uisneach, with its elevation and clear views of over more than twenty counties, was and still remains the perfect landscape to celebrate the Solstice and the energy it brings. Join us on Thursday, 20th June for the … Read More
Spring Equinox Spiritual Tour
Connect with the heart of Ireland on a two hour spiritual tour of Uisneach, forging a deep connection with the sacred landscape and the energies of the ancient gods and goddesses of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Visit Uisneach, the Sacred Centre of Ireland, home to many of the gods and goddesses of the Tuatha Dé Danann – the Bright and … Read More
Bealtaine Fire Festival 2024 SOLD OUT ! Here we go again ! We are back ! We are excited and we are getting ready … Are you ?! We are delighted to announce that the Bealtaine Fire Festival 2024 is when we will all meet again on this Sacred Landscape and join together to celebrate the coming of Summer on … Read More
The Origins of Samhain
The Origins of Samhain through Folklore, Mythology and Archaeology Samhain is an important time on the Celtic Calendar that divides the year in two – a point between the lighter half and the darker half (the Summer and the Winter), some believe that Samhain begins the New Year. Whatever you believe we know that when Samhain arrives, the divide between … Read More