🔥IRISH FIRE FESTIVAL LUGHNASADH (Lúnasa / Lughnasa) | Irish Folklore

Hey there, fellow folklore enthusiasts! 🍀 Join me, Amy, The Crafty Cailleach, as we dive into the magical world of Irish folklore and festivals. Today, August 1st, we celebrate Lúnasa, also known as Lughnasa or Lughnasadh, a captivating Irish festival marking the beginning of the bountiful harvest season. 🌾

Join me on a journey through the rich traditions and customs of Lúnasa, as we explore the significance of this vibrant celebration. From feasting to games and music, there's so much to discover! 🎉

To uncover more about Lúnasa and other captivating pieces of Irish folklore, check out the resources I've compiled below. And don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe to my channel for more folklore adventures! 📚

So, whether you're a seasoned folklore aficionado or just curious to learn more about the mystical world of Ireland, this is the perfect video for you. Happy Lúnasa to all who celebrate and observe! 🌿🌞

More resources for finding out more about this festival, and other pieces of information that I dropped during the video:

Etymology of Lammas, which is not the same as Lúnasa/Lughnasadh: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Lamma...

Book Recommendation: The Festival of Lughnasa: A Study of the Survival of the Celtic Festival of the Beginning of Harvest by Maire MacNeill (Author)

Article from the same author: https://www.jstor.org/stable/30021976...

I would also highly recommend the Lúnasa class over at the Irish Pagan School: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/lunasa


Other Sources and Information on Irish Culture Mentioned

Information on the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival: https://www.discoveringireland.com/ir...


The Gaelic Athletic Association: https://www.gaa.ie/


Athletics Ireland https://www.athleticsireland.ie/


Rás Tailteann (the cycling event) http://www.rastailteann.com/event/


Spraoi Festival Waterford https://spraoi.com/




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