Celtic Craft Naas - Tales Of Eire

  The battle is raging Inside my mind The scars of battle On my eyes can be seen As I fall further You just look away I’m left with my demons To battle alone Author : Patrick Conlan It's not easy to deal with the battles that rage within our minds. The scars of these battles can be seen in our eyes, as we try to put on a brave face and go about our day. But sometimes, it feels like we're falling further and further into the darkness, with no one to turn to for help. It's understandable to feel alone in these moments, but please know that there is always hope. There are people who care about you and want to help you through this difficult time. It's okay to reach out and ask for help, whether it's from friends, family, or a professional counselor. Remember that you are not alone in this battle. There are others who have fought and won similar battles before you, and they can serve as sources of inspiration and strength. Keep fighting, and know that there is always li...

  Regrets We spend our life Not saying What we should really say To tell the ones we care for How they make us feel each day Its only when there light has gone We stand over a grave Saying what should have been said When our arm were holding them Now that there time has past There’s a picture on the wall Memories are all we have And regrets for words not spoken Author : Patrick Conlan Regrets are a natural part of life. It is common for many of us to look back and wish we had done things differently. One of the most common regrets people have is not speaking up when they had the chance. We often hold back from saying what we really feel, either because we are afraid of how the other person might react, or because we simply don't know how to express ourselves. It's important to remember that we cannot change the past, but we can learn from it. The next time you have something important to say, don't hold back. Speak your truth with kindness and compassion, and let the people...

Morrigan ‘The Phantom Queen' The Celtic goddess Morrigan is the goddess of war. The Morrigan sometimes appears as a single entity, and at other times is described as a trio of sisters. The Morrigan foretells doom or victory in battle, and usually appears as a crow when telling the fate of wars. It’s believed that her appearance as a crow would either inspire or frighten warriors, leading them to their eventual fate in battle primarily known as the Goddess of war. She is a gifted shape shifter and is known to favour changing into the crow. The Morrigan is one of the Tuatha De Danann, who were the folk of the Goddess Danu. Morrigan, also known as ‘The Phantom Queen’ in Celtic mythology, is a fascinating and complex goddess, revered as the goddess of war and fate. She is often depicted as a shape shifter and is said to have the ability to transform into a crow, which she uses to foretell the fate of wars. Her appearance as a crow is believed to have been either inspiring or frighteni...

  Legends The Dullahan is said to be the physical manifestation of Crom Dubh – the Celtic God of fertility. King Tighernmas, king of Ireland, was a worshiper of Crom Dubh, and provided the deity with a yearly human sacrifice. Crom Dubh’s preferred sacrifice was decapitation. When Christianity came to Ireland, these sacrificial rituals were banned altogether. And so, Crom Dubh himself appeared in Ireland in the form of the Dullahan, so he could search for these sacrifices himself. Legends and folklore have always been an integral part of our culture, and the Dullahan is one such mythical creature that has intrigued people for centuries. According to Celtic mythology, the Dullahan is believed to be the physical manifestation of Crom Dubh, the Celtic God of fertility. It is said that King Tighermas, the ruler of Ireland, was a devout worshipper of Crom Dubh and offered the deity a yearly human sacrifice, with decapitation being the preferred method. When Christianity arrived in Irelan...

The Sluagh Like ravens  The Sluagh come There not welcome by anyone Even in the other-world there shun  They are the spirits of evil ones  Not just for the dying they come They want the souls of everyone The innocent and righteous one To torment like they had done When they walked in the sun Now there the unforgiving dead So keep a candle bright at night Westerly windows keep tight  In the darkness they wait For the chance of a soul to take Author : Patrick Conlan The Sluagh, also known as the "Host of the Unforgiven Dead," are malevolent spirits from Irish mythology. They are often described as resembling a flock of ravens and are feared by both the living and the dead. The Sluagh are known for their insatiable desire for human souls and will stop at nothing to obtain them. They are said to target not only the dying, but also the innocent and righteous. In Irish folklore, it is believed that the Sluagh were once human beings who committed heinous crimes during their...

The Puca   The Púca is a legendary creature that has been a part of Irish folklore for centuries. This mischievous and elusive creature has been known to take on many different forms, depending on the region of Ireland in which it is found. For example, in Wexford, it is said to appear as an eagle, while in Roscommon, it takes the form of a black goat. In Laois, it is said to take on the form of a bogyman character. One of the most famous stories about the Púca is the legend of High King Brian Boru, who was the only human to ever successfully ride the creature. According to the story, Brian Boru was able to control the Púca's magic by using a special bridle made from three hairs from the creature's tail. He was able to stay on the Púca's back until it became exhausted and surrendered to him. After his victory, Brian Boru made the Púca promise two things: that it would no longer torment people or ruin their property, and that it would never again attack an Irishman unless he...