Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey.
Links for this episode
Links on Story Archaeology
The Craneskin Bag
A Christmas card from the Archaeologists.
Extolling the Holly
A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy
Fair’s Fair
The Dagda’s Cauldron
The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental
Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers both a discussion of poets' grades and titles as well as , 'Who were the Celts?'
A Conversation with Patrick Nunn
Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, (information On Patrick Nunn's books.)
Read Candles in the Window an anthology of Longford Christmas memories
An Archdruid in his Judicial Habit
from Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Isles (1815) by Samuel Rush Meyrick and Charles Hamilton Smith.
Useful External Links
Images of Newgrange in the past, before the excavations
Mythical Ireland website
Newgrange: The Winter Solstice reports, image and videos of Winter Solstice sunrises over the last twenty years.
Information about Iron age burials in earlier tomb structures.
