Schlagwort-Archive:Irish history

February 1st -St. Brigid’s Day and the Celtic Festival Imbolc

The Ancient Celtic festival of Imbolg („Imbolc“ in English) is celebrated around the start of February. In more modern times, this festival almost coincides with „Lá Fhéile Bhríde“ or Saint Brigid’s Day (February 1st), the feast day for the female patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, this festival marks the beginning of spring and is viewed„February 1st -St. Brigid’s Day and the Celtic Festival Imbolc“ weiterlesen

The Warrior Women of Ireland

With International Women’s Day, we at the Celts decided to examine four extraordinary warrior women of Irish history and mythology. This article outlines the lives of a mythological warrior queen, a pirate chieftain, the „most dangerous woman in America“ and a political, soldiering and revolutionary countess. Enjoy!