Tag: archaeology
Mayday and the Celtic festival of Bealtaine
In Ireland Mayday is surrounded by a rich folklore tradition, most of which dates from 19th century. These beliefs give an insight into the mindset of a earlier, more rural Ireland where the spirit world and superstition still prevailed.
Halberds and Crane dances, a new theory.
Just after reading a very interesting article in the latest issue of Archaeology Ireland (Spring 2011). The article discusses how the…
