Celtic Craft Naas - Tales Of Eire

  According to Irish folklore, butterflies are said to move between worlds and bring messages and warnings. They are said to be souls, waiting to be reborn on earth. This is perhaps why butterflies still play such a prominent role in material culture today, with a wide range of clothes, stationary, and other good coming decorated with butterflies. Butterflies with dark wings were said to warn of bad news such as an attack or failed crop, while white and yellow butterflies were told to bring good news such as a birth or success. In Irish mythology and folklore, butterflies have a special significance. According to Irish tradition, butterflies are believed to move between worlds and bring messages and warnings. They are considered to be souls waiting to be reborn on earth. This belief has contributed to the continued popularity of butterflies in modern-day material culture. Butterflies can be seen on a wide range of clothes, stationery, and other goods. Interestingly, the colour of t...

Celtic Craft Naas Shop   Bog wood is ancient timber which has been preserved through being in wet, anaerobic conditions so it is most easily found where a farmer has been draining wet land or in cutaway bog. For the farmer, bog wood can be a nuisance and may simply be piled up at the side of the field. You do, of course, need to ask permission to remove bog wood and farmers are increasingly aware of the value of bog oak as a resource – so you may get it for nothing or you might have to part with a few pounds for the privilege. Unfortunately, once bog wood is exposed to the open air it starts to degrade so wood which has been left in the open for some years may be too rotten to bother about – this can be the case with bog wood found in old cutaway bog. There are four main bog woods, fir and oak being the commonest; Bog oak; Typically looks a dirty grey-brown when found, try chipping a bit of the outer layer off and if it’s jet black inside it’s probably bog oak. Most work done ...

Anamchara, 5000 Year Old Irish Bog Oak Anamchara  & Silver Pendant, Hand-Carved  , Unique Jewellery, Ancestry Gift From Ireland. https://celticcraftnaas.etsy.com/listing/1550895630 Unique Celtic Design Anamchara 1mm Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace | Choose from 16" 18" 20" 22" Chain | With Polishing Cloth & Pouch Bag this outstanding and unique hand-carved 5000 year old Irish Bogwood pendant will be made for you, or a loved one, in our studio in Ireland. Bog Oak comes from ancient forests that once covered Ireland. Huge Oak trees have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. The wood is usually stained black by tannin dissolved in the acidic water. Bog-wood represents the early stages in the fossilization of wood, with further stages ultimately forming lignite and coal over a period of many millions of years. King of the forest for its strength and longevi...

Me  I’m my father’s son My mother’s son My wife’s husband My children’s father The protector The fun to be with The go to person The unrelenting Wrath if needed Author : Patrick Conlan

Triple Goddess   In Irish mythology, there are three goddesses that are considered to be the patron goddesses of Ireland. These goddesses are Eriu, Banba, and Fola. Eriu, who the land of Ireland is named after, was known as the goddess of sovereignty and was believed to personify the land itself. Banba, on the other hand, was considered to be the goddess of fertility and was often associated with the earth and agriculture. Lastly, Fola was the goddess of prosperity and abundance, ensuring that the land of Ireland would always be fertile and the people would thrive. Eriu is depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a crown or headdress and sometimes holding a spear which symbolized her power and authority. Banba, also known as Banbha, was worshipped as a divine mother figure and was said to have been the spiritual essence of the Irish people. Her name is thought to derive from the Irish word "bán", meaning "white", which symbolized her purity and fertility. Fola, also kn...

 Unique Celtic Goddess Danu Design 1mm Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace | Choose from 16" 18" 20" 22" Chain | With Polishing Cloth & Pouch Bag this outstanding and unique hand-carved 5000 year old Irish Bogwood pendant will be made for you, or a loved one, in our studio in Ireland. Bog Oak comes from ancient forests that once covered Ireland. Huge Oak trees have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. The wood is usually stained black by tannin dissolved in the acidic water. Bog-wood represents the early stages in the fossilization of wood, with further stages ultimately forming lignite and coal over a period of many millions of years. King of the forest for its strength and longevity, the Oak tree was sacred to the ancient Celts and is considered one of the three primary magical woods. Light and elegant, this bog oak wood necklace is suitable for both everyda...