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Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be...

Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be on August 1st, is the festival of the first fruits. In Ireland,...

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Starlings Murmuration

Signs of Autumn Equinox in Ireland

The days growing shorter. Autumn in Ireland is time for birds to migrate. Discover why our ancestors watched these changes...

Signs of Autumn Equinox in Ireland

The days growing shorter. Autumn in Ireland is time for birds to migrate. Discover why our ancestors watched these changes...

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