That would likely be Suzanne McCanna. One year, she let me borrow some of the literature on travel in Ireland prior to a trip. She wrote me a thank you note for turning her onto your substack. She also has been twice to the Cave of Cats. My web mistress, Cheryl Rae, also subscribed. I told her she would also enjoy John Willmott's substack.
"He claimed that as he was passing Roosky Lake, the head ‘jumped’ out of the carriage of its own accord and fell into the water, never to be seen again." Ha! That fatherless child, O'Reilly, definitely banished it for good. Likely, he whacked it to pieces. I notice that he was the priest there only 4 years. Maybe Brighid banished him to hell.
Thanks for the lovely poem. I was also able to find the 2nd one of the series. Yea! I appreciate that you do such amazing research!
I love this piece, Ali. I celebrate Brighid on the 2nd, and even into the 4th-6th. Today, I am packing, but hope to make some bannocks to put out for her tonight or tomorrow night. I will do an online celebration this year on the 6th with local women, as we have lost our place to gather.
Yes, just a lovely little peach! LOL
That would likely be Suzanne McCanna. One year, she let me borrow some of the literature on travel in Ireland prior to a trip. She wrote me a thank you note for turning her onto your substack. She also has been twice to the Cave of Cats. My web mistress, Cheryl Rae, also subscribed. I told her she would also enjoy John Willmott's substack.
Nope. Haven't heard of "Ghost in the Throat," but it's an unusual title and I'm intrigued. I'll look for it.
I think it would be appropriate to do a little farewell ritual to the Cailleach, and see if you can encourage Her to move along a little faster! :=)
WOW that poem... gave me chills. So good. Thank you for that.
This piece is so appealing that I'm sending it out to 13 beloved friends
"He claimed that as he was passing Roosky Lake, the head ‘jumped’ out of the carriage of its own accord and fell into the water, never to be seen again." Ha! That fatherless child, O'Reilly, definitely banished it for good. Likely, he whacked it to pieces. I notice that he was the priest there only 4 years. Maybe Brighid banished him to hell.
Thanks for the lovely poem. I was also able to find the 2nd one of the series. Yea! I appreciate that you do such amazing research!
I love this piece, Ali. I celebrate Brighid on the 2nd, and even into the 4th-6th. Today, I am packing, but hope to make some bannocks to put out for her tonight or tomorrow night. I will do an online celebration this year on the 6th with local women, as we have lost our place to gather.
PS I sent you an email a week or 2 ago.