Join me for a journey through the soulful folklore of the Irish ritual year!
Here, in song, is the story of each of the eight major Irish festivals and celebrations.
- You’ll meet Brigit, saint and goddess, and glimpse her shape in the Irish women who tend the fire and bless their families.
- St. Patrick teaches us about keeping faith with dreams and with the promise of spring.
- The Good Folk come riding in May, sparking us into holy desire and quickening life.
- Midsummer finds us at peak light and bloom, each of us a Sun of “courage and laughter.”
- On Lúnasa we ride our horses into the Sea and savor the green and gold world in the weeks before Harvest.
- The Cailleach – the Hag – issues a challenge to us at Michaelmas that can make us stronger if we keep our nerve.
- On Samhain, we clean and cook in preparation for the annual return of those we’ve lost.
- Christmas greets us with the wisdom and wonder of the animals who kneel at midnight and honor the Light.
About the songs
Voice and Piano – all composed and recorded on my beloved K Kawai baby grand piano
Raw files expertly mastered by Lauren Passarelli of PassaBrown Studios
I wove blessing into these songs as I made them: they are full of love and I think you’ll hear and feel that.
About the ebook
I wrote the accompanying e-book to help unlock the amazing storehouse that is Irish seasonal tradition. Inside, you’ll find:
- Lyrics
- Song notes
- Folklore notes
- Suggestions for celebration
I began to study Irish folklore 30 years ago when I attended University College Cork in Ireland; I must say that the interest and respect I hold for these traditions and stories has only grown with time. This e-book contains a snapshot of some of the most beautiful seasonal customs and beliefs I know.
My heart’s desire is that the songs and the book will inspire you to participate in your own way in these life-giving celebrations.
Gach beannacht leat! ~ Every blessing to you!
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