Showing posts with label Kildare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kildare. Show all posts

5 Feb 2015

Magical Places: St. Brigid's Well, Tully, Co. Kildare

There are many holy wells dedicated to the mythological pagan goddess Brigid and the 5th century christian Saint of the same name. One of them is the well in Tully, outside the town of Kildare - a town with a long history connected to both Brigids. 

 


31 May 2014

Magical Places: The Fairy Hill, Carbury, Co. Kildare

Carbury Hill in County Kildare is one of the most important sites in Irish Mythology and history. The prominent hill overlooking the surrounding countryside is also called the "Sidh Neachtain" or "the Fairy Mound of Neachtain", the royal residence of Neachtain, the King of Leinster.