Folklore is a living link with the past. It enshrines the customs,
beliefs, occupations, cures and games of our early ancestors. Ireland
is believed to be the richest land in Western Europe in Folklore.
We find it fascinating, we hope you do also. If you would like to
see any of your stories on this website contact us on E Mail:
info@movilleinishowen.com
| All Soul's Night |
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The night when the dead walk the earth.
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| Celtic Animal Charms and Symbols |
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Our heritage from the Celts. Read
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| Celtic Moon Months |
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There are thirteen cycles of the Moon in a single
year and thirteen trees were assigned by the Druids to correspond
with the moon months. Read
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| Charms and Symbols |
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There are numerous charms and symbols associated
with Ireland. Read
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| Cromleach |
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Cromleach meant stone or altar of their god; it
might also mean a slanting stone from crom, a downward slope,
and lech, a flagstone. Taken from Inishowen It's History, Traditions,
and Antiquities by Maghtochair. Read
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| Cuchulain of Murithemne |
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Extracts taken from Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory's
arrangement and translation into English. Read
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| Customs and Superstitions |
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Customs and Superstitions are still practiced
in Inishowen today. Read
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| Death |
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Death was surrounded by awe, fear and mystery
- Brian Bonner "Our Inis Eoghain Heritage".
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| Dress 1900 |
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Fashion in 1900. Read
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| Eight Sabbats |
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In Celtic tradition, particular times of the year
are celebrated to acknowledge certain natural energies. Read
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| Eoghan Cron Ua Gormain |
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It was a night in early November, the eve of the
feast of Saint Muirdhealach. Eoghan, his wife and family knelt
and said the Rosary as was their custom, when a knock came to
the door. Read
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| Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry |
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A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend and Folklore.
Edited and Selected by William Butler Yeats. Read
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| First Colonists |
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Parthalon, having landed with his colony in Ireland
divided the Island between his four sons, Er, Orbha, Fearon
and Ferghna. Taken from Inishowen It's History, Traditions,
and Antiquities by Maghtochair. Read
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| Mass Rocks |
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Mass Rocks can still be seen all over Inishowen.
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| Mistletoe |
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Mistletoe, although being a parasitic plant, is
thought to have been sacred to the Druids. Read
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| New Year |
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To ensure good luck all year. Read
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| St Bridget |
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St Bridget's Cross and how it is still used today.
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| Temple of Greinan |
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The Temple of Greinan, near Burt is situated on
the summit of the hill of that name, and at an elevation of
802 feet above sea level. Taken from Inishowen It's History,
Traditions, and Antiquities by Maghtochair. Read
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| Weather Forecasting |
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How people knew what weather to expect before
radio and television. Read
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| Wedding Superstitions |
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Country Weddings would go on until the wee hours
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| Wells and Standing Stones |
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Superstitions surrounding wells and standing stones.
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