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The southerly storm has bypassed Rossnowlagh once again. Swell is 2-3 foot and the breeze is force 2 westerly just now, gusting to 4 or 5 during rain squalls.
Tides
Low 00.21 0.4m
High 06.27 4.6m
Low 12.48 0.2m
High 18.55 4.4m
Tide information courtesy of Finnegans Shop Rossnowlagh. Call to the
shop now to pick up your 2013 Rossnowlagh Tide Tables and anything else
you need for your Rossnowlagh visit.
Below, today is traditionally the first day of Spring in Ireland, marked by the making of Saint Brigid's crosses on the eve of Brigid's day. It is a tradition which pre-dates Christianity. Goddess Brigid was christianised into St. Brigid by the wise monks of ancient times. Modern pagans have revived celebration of the ancient feast of Imbolc and engage in druid ceremonies at favourite ancient sites. Saint or Goddess, it's a day to celebrate new beginnings.
Below, last night's handiwork, with thanks to the men who cut the rushes.
There is a ceremony attached to the bringing in of the rushes.
Person bringing rushes knocks at the door.
Inside: Who is it?
Outside: Brigid.
Come in Brigid.Welcome, welcome. (in the Gaelic, Sia beatha, sia beatha) and the rushes are carried inside.
Ready for work. There is a cure in that red scarf now because it was used to carry the rushes. It can be wrapped round any ailing part but is most commonly used for sore throat.
Some finished crosses, reading for hanging above the door to protect the house from lightning and fire and for hanging in outhouses to protect animals from sickness or injury.
Happy Imbolc/Brigid's day everybody.
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