Tag: Bealtaine

  • The Significance of Bealtaine and the Hill of Uisneach in Irish Mythology

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    Bealtaine, celebrated on May 1st, holds significant importance in Irish mythology as the herald of summer for ancient Irish ancestors. The festival is strongly linked to the Hill of Uisneach—known as “Cnoc Uisneach” in Irish—located in County Westmeath, where it was believed grand fires were lit to mark the occasion. Archaeological evidence reveals substantial deposits…