Celebrating the changing seasons of Ancient Ireland
The ancient Irish pagan celebrations and calendar were intertwined with their mythology. Now, celebrations for Celtic heroes and deities are Christian holidays.
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Mark Joyce
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Mark Joyce is a native of Connemara and has a varied background in the arts. He studied in Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design and worked in the film industry in Ireland for a number of years.
Mark has worked with leading Irish craft companies as a designer, producing posters for numerous festivals as well.
His photographic book A Portrait of Connemara was published by Currach books in 2015, and Mythical Irish Beasts was published in 2018. Its sequel Mythical Irish Wonders was released in 2020. Both books made an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show and continue to be bestsellers.
Mark Joyce owns Joyce’s Craft Shop in Recess, Co. Galway.
Strange mythology: the deadly Cave of Cats
The Cave of Cats is a significant Irish site. It contains the Gates of Hell, and several well-known characters visit it in Irish mythology.
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Medb, Ireland’s beautiful queen of Connacht
Queen Medb (pronounced 'Mave') was the Queen of Connacht. She was famed for her beauty, her legendary cattle raid, and her death - which may surprise you.
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