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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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if you reblog any of my posts about the four major irish festivals (Samhain, Imbolg, Beáltaine, Lúghnasa) and tag it "wheel of the year" or "sabbat" that's an instant block from me

#the wheel of the year is a wiccan concept #a very appropriative one #and the word sabbat was appropriated from judaism

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✨🌾Lúghnasa🌾✨

— a time for new beginnings

#irish art #lughnasadh #illustration #ireland #my art #original #art

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Lúghnasa Micropigment Inks 2017

#Drawing #Art #Sketch #Design #Couple #Micropigment inks

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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar. Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire. 1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar. Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire. 1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History

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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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Lughnasadh – Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh – Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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Lughnasadh – Ancient Festival

Lughnasadh – Ancient Festival

In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…

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#Ancient Celts #Celtic #Co. Kerry #Co. Mayo #Croagh Patrick #Fairs #Festivals #Ireland #Killorglin #King Puck #Lúgh #Lúghnasa #Lughnasadh #Mount Brandon

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar. Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire. 1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar.

Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire.

1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar.

Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire.

1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History

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#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

#OTD in Irish History – 1 August (Lúnasa):

Today is Lúghnasa; in the old days this was the Feast of the god Lúgh, a thirty-day agrarian celebration with 1 August at the center. It is also the first day of Autumn in the Celtic Calendar.

Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended slavery in the British Empire.

1166 – Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory…

View On WordPress

#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1 August #Co. Clare #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Peter Cox Photography #Ross Bay #Today in Irish History