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The Fairy Folklore of the Wicklow Mountains

Here is a fascinating post by David Halpin of Circle Stories. Note the mention of Keadeen, Kilranelagh graveyard, and Krishuna (Crossoona Rath) – these places all feature on the Kilranelagh tour. Keadeen Mountain has some of the most interesting fairy encounters of all the Wicklow mountains.There are stories and local accounts of the good people,Continue reading “The Fairy Folklore of the Wicklow Mountains”

The Well in Kilranelagh Graveyard. Remembering our Traditions.

An interesting article about the well in Kilranelagh graveyard by Hilary Healy. Thanks Hilary for the fascinating read! The Well in Kilranelagh Graveyard. Remembering our Traditions. We have such a rich heritage here in Ireland. Our landscape holds reminders of our history and our ancestral ways. One of the first turnings to celebrate is SpringContinue reading “The Well in Kilranelagh Graveyard. Remembering our Traditions.”

The Ogham Stone

There is an Ogham stone on Kilranelagh hill that is really hard to find. I had been told it was in the Crossoona ringfort, and I had tried to find it a few times but never could. The fort is filled with ferns, so it makes finding elusive Ogham stones rather difficult – don’t evenContinue reading “The Ogham Stone”