Author: Dáithí Mac Cú na Mara

The Brehon Academy

Eolas Ársa

As a wide-eyed six-year-old, Kevin Flanagan stood atop the ancient Hill
of Tara, spellbound as his mother shared tales of high kings and
mythical heroes who walked along the very road they’d just traveled.
Clutching a book called “Celtic Fairy Tales”, young Kevin’s imagination
was ignited. He devoured stories like the Salmon of Knowledge, Tír na
nÓg, the Children of Lír, or the tales of Fionn McCumhaill and Cú
Chulainn–legends he once believed (hoped) were true history itself,
only to face the cold, bittersweet truth later in school.

But that spark that was ignited at Tara never faded.

Now, as the renegade founder of the Brehon Academy, Kevin has
passionately reignited that same spark in thousands of others who said
“yes” and began their own adventure to reclaim a connection to Ireland’s
hidden legacy. With his three online courses, Kevin revives his
enthusiasm and passion for Ireland as he leads his students on a journey
into the misty past. Join him as he explores Early Irish Culture and
Society, or unravel forbidden tales of gods and warriors in his
Irish Mythology, or master a radical justice system that defied
empires with his Brehon Laws of Early Ireland course.

Don’t miss your exclusive chance to join a tribe of truth-seekers diving
into Ireland’s untamed soul–before it slips away forever. Hold on to
the dream…let Kevin be your guide, awaken your connection to a
heritage that pulses with rebellion, revelry, and revelation!

Celtic Art by Donna Donnelly

Celtic Art by Donna Donnelly

Imbas

I am a Belfast based artist working on recycled slate, canvas and Fungi tree brackets. Each piece is original and bespoke, I hand-paint using mainly Acrylics , I also hand-carve the Tree brackets which I forage myself and which is a lovely part of the natural process. I am very happy to do commission pieces.
I am deeply inspired by Irish mythology,  folklore, indigenous culture, nature /Earth wisdom and the Celtic Wheel and am passionate about promoting and celebrating indigenous Irish culture.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celticslateart_

Blackthorn Bard

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Stefan is a storyteller, tour guide, singer, actor and sculptor. His role is Chieftain of Craggaunowen pre-historic park in county Clare for a large part of the year. He specialises in Ogham, Irish Mythology and live demos of 8th century Brehon Court.

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My main outlet is you tube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucSMSXJ3R9OD2H4hkF1VAw

There’s TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanbarryleszczynski

Facebook? Probably best point for contact?
https://www.facebook.com/stefan.barry.9

Irish Celtic Illuminations

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ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jeff Fitzpatrick Adams was born on All Hallows Eve in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He travelled the world as a young man and settled in the rural West of Ireland in 1990. Jeff has been practising Celtic art for more than 40 years. His work is greatly influenced by the early Celtic illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, and he utilises various mediums including textiles, wood, stone, metal, parchment and vellum to create original designs. Jeff receives his inspiration from the early Irish Celtic-Christian tradition, Irish Folklore & Mythology, William Morris and the Arts & Crafts Movement of the late 19th century, the inner & outer landscapes of Ireland and his rich imagination...

Brat Bhríde

Eolas Ársa

Rita O’Loughlin has always been passionate about Irish heritage and local communities.

Originally from Dublin she moved to Portarlington Co. Laois 20 yrs ago. ‘A small town with a huge heart’ as she describes it.

She started the award winning @mybratbhride with the help of the Port Art Collective, a group of
local artists that came together to support and promote each other’s work.

The tradition of the Brat Bhride was passed to Rita by her Mother.

Together they upcycled and embroidered preloved scarves with spirals of colourful wool, gifting
them to friends and family as Brigid healing shawls.

This tradition was quite normal in rural Ireland many years ago, when access to doctors was not as
easy as it is today. With firm belief and devotion to the healing power of St Brigid, it was common
place for women to leave a shawl or a piece of cloth outside on the eve of Brigid’s day, as an offering
to the Goddess/Saint and she in turn would imbue it with special healing powers.

It was then taken inside and kept in a safe place to be wrapped around anyone who fell ill.
After her mother died, Rita decided to set up a voluntary innitive showing people of all ages and
abilities how to make their own brat bhride from a preloved scarf which they could keep or gift to
another.

The project continues to go from strength to strength.

She has been all over Ireland promoting the innitive in schools, women’s sheds, rehab centres,
libraries and many festivals.

There is no skill set required and the aim of this project is to promote a revival of the Brat
Bhride tradition across Ireland at a community level, embracing togetherness, celebrating
communities and cherishing our heritage by involving the wisdom and experience of older members
of society.

>> https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/my-brat-bhride/

>> @mybratbhride

Danuwellness

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Aisling Fraser is a medium for this ancient Energetic Healing process FROM THIS LAND that dates back over 6000 years. She is based in her healing space Danuwellness located in Midleton Co. Cork and also travels to where her work takes her holding seasonal gatherings outdoors. She is a traditional healer, reflexologist, Aromatherapist and Body Worker who leads with intuition and heart. Together with Aisling, open up a space to Renew your Cells. BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR BODY. Renew your inner desire to be free and to align with your true purpose. Wherever you feel stuck, wherever there is old patterning, belief systems holding you back, allow this ancient energetic process to weave freshness into your bodily systems, cleaning,clearing and removing anything that is not in alignment with your true purpose here on earth.

Receive High Healing Transmissions and active living energetic Prayer in a sacred space held by Aisling,

Are you worn out, tired, stuck, held back, anxious, limited, lacking in abundance??? If any of the above is how you feel right now, come join Aisling in intimate gathering or 1 to 1 healing session to set yourself
free of the weight and step into your own power.

Aisling is a student of Ger Lyons Global Healer who travels around the world sharing this tradition.

For more information on Aisling’s work see her website

>> https://danuwellnesscork.com/

>> Listen to Aislings Poetry Danuwellness Poetry

>> Danuwellness Instagram

>> danuwellness facebook

Annie Hogg

Tallamh

I am a Tipperary based visual artist whose work and practice is around
being in nature as an equal participant.

Some of the materials I work with include soils and their microbes, rain
waters, mineral colours, tears and charred found natural objects.

I aim to look at our current ecological world situation through the lens
of questioning.

Since I was a pup, I have felt the desire to express love and rage for
the wild world and the domesticated world. This has culminated in many
ways throughout my live, with this more recent development of
channelling such things into an active creative practice, which is
suiting both me and the hound with whom I am privileged to spend my days
and ways.

I aim to create work through themes and materials which hold the
integrity of protest to bring about positive change and enable a view of
the world where we are each partakers as opposed to takers.

A second installation in a larger body of work around these themes will
be opening in late summer of 2024 in The Quadrangle Art Gallery at
University College Galway.

>> http://www.anniehoggstudio.com/

>> @anniehogg_thewildhedgeinkco

Seán Fitzgerald

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Seán Fitzgerald is an artist and writer in County Donegal. Starting in 1989 and throughout the nineties, Seán began self-publishing ‘Protest’, a heavily illustrated publication that covered issues around equality, feminism, worker’s autonomy, music, political prisoners and more. Past issues are now part of the permanent archived collection in University College Cork Library.

As the 2000s rolled in, Seán began hosting a podcast called ‘Scairt Radio’ (meaning ‘Shout’ in Irish), which was also aired on A-Radio in Athens, Greece. The show interviewed bands and community activists around the world. Each episode featured insights from political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal, who spoke from his perspective as a death row political prisoner.

Throughout the early nineties and beyond,Seán continued illustrating for grassroots community groups, as well as book and album covers. In 2010 Seán began working on a book combining Irish mythology and folklore to tell the story of the Tuatha Dé Danann and Fomorians. This was drawing from folk knowledge passed down through generations rather than just academic sources.

In 2019 this work saw the light of day as the book “The Last Battle of Moytura”. Currently Seán is finishing an extensively illustrated exploration of traditional Irish ritual, which is rooted in hands-on experience and decades of research, drawing from Old and Middle Irish manuscripts as well as folk traditions.My art and writing is very much part of my focus on positive community development by fostering well being through cultural connection. So, I am deeply appreciative of being part of such a supportive community of like minded people within An Comhairle Sióg na hÉireann. Some people today use the word ‘fairy’ as a homophobic taunt and the phrase “away with the fairies” to suggest someone is out of touch with reality or mental illness. I think it is empowering to reclaim words and bring fairy back to the Sidhe and folklore tradition.

>> https://www.instagram.com/seanfitzgeraldart
>> https://www.patreon.com/seanfitzgeraldart
>> https://seanfitzgeraldart.bigcartel.com

Grá Fiánta Herbal

Tallamh

My name is Leasha, I am a community folk herbalist living in
Belfast.

Grá fiánta means ‘fierce love’. This is the philosophy I live by,
particularly in my work as a community herbalist. My herbalism practice
is grounded in the city ecosystem and is guided by principles of
solidarity, mutual aid, and reciprocity.

Grá Fiánta Herbal exists to empower people and communities by making
plant medicine accessible. Knowledge is power, and through my work I
hope to reconnect people with the traditional knowledge of plant
medicine. I aim to mobilise plant medicine in support of people
experiencing marginalisation and oppression, as part of the wider
struggle for rights, community sovereignty, and justice.

Through Grá Fiánta Herbal I offer educational plant medicine workshops
in collaboration with community gardens and other local groups. I aim to
share the knowledge I have collected in ways that are accessible and
useful.

I also offer free and low-cost herbal teas, flower essences, and other
remedies.

I also sell my writing work & other plant inspired creations.

>> http://www.grafianta.com/

>> https://www.instagram.com/grafiantaherbal