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
Lughnasadh on the Hill
This Lughnasadh falling on Monday, 7th August join us and connect with the heart of Ireland on a spiritual journey on Uisneach, forging a deep connection with the sacred landscape and the energies of the ancient gods and goddesses of the Tuatha Dé. We are thrilled to announce that this will be led by Treasa Ní Mhurchú of Sacred Sites … 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
Summer Solstice
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 welcome the Solstice and the warmth it brings. Join us on the Summer Solstice here on … Read More