Irish Blessings And Sayings About Faith

January 6, 2019 by Irish American Mom 12 Comments

Faith flattens mountains is an old Irish saying and an example of the deep spiritual wisdom of our ancestors.

Pearls of wisdom found in old Irish proverbs were passed on by our forebears for centuries and millennia.

I would go so far as to say, these old adages and dictums can even provide a reliable, moral framework to help guide us through life.

Today’s collection of sayings about faith, definitely fulfills that criteria.

The Importance Of Passing On Our Ancestors’ Knowledge:

If you ever wonder why you enjoy reading old proverbs and sayings, then ask yourself the following questions….

Do you believe it is important to pass on the ancient knowledge of our ancestors found in Irish proverbs to the next generations?

Do you believe the wise old words of our forefathers encapsulate the fundamental values necessary for living a good life?

Do you believe these old precepts and truisms can help us delve into our Irish psyche and further understand our Celtic mindset?

If, like me, you believe it is important to record and share the wisdom of our Irish forebears, then this little corner of the internet is perfect for you.

Exploring Irish Wisdom By Topic:

I like to explore Irish proverbs from centuries past by subject matter, rather than by grouping every kind and class of saying into lists the length of today and tomorrow.

Here, I create collections of old sayings about common topics, virtues, superstitions and/or witticisms.

Today’s subject matter is all about faith and spiritual belief sets.

Together, let’s savor a little Irish folk wisdom centered on the importance of faith in our lives.

Irish Proverbs And Sayings About Faith:

This collection of proverbs and sayings teaches us the universal importance of having faith in something greater than ourselves.

I’ve included the original Irish language version of each saying, when known.

These words are not specific to the Catholic or other Christian faiths, but can be applied to any faith, where someone believes in a greater spiritual creator and guide.

These sayings are for people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs to enjoy. I hope you too will find them inspirational.

Here’s a short video summarizing these words of wisdom …..

Let’s take a look at each saying individually.

“Cláraíonn creidimh cnoc.”

Phonetic pronunciation: Claw-reen creh-div con-uck.

And here’s the sound file for Irish pronunciation…

“Faith flattens mountains.”

I love how other nationalities may have moved mountains with their faith, but in Ireland we flattened them.

“Creideamh ag an tuath, eolas ag an tsaoi.”

Phonetic pronunciation: Creh-div egg on two-ah, oh-lus egg on th-hee

And here’s the sound file for Irish pronunciation…

“The unlearned person has faith, the learned knows.”

“Mura bhfuil creideamh i do chroí, ní féidir aon ní.”

Phonetic pronunciation: Mur-ah will creh-div ih duh kree, nee fay-dir ay-un nee.

And here’s the sound file for Irish pronunciation…

“Without faith in your heart, you can do nothing.”

“Déanann feiceáil fírinne.”

Phonetic pronunciation: Day-nun feck-awl feer-un-ah.

And here’s the sound file for Irish pronunciation…

“Seeing is believing.”

“Is é an t-amhras eochair an tuisceana.”

Phonetic pronunciation: Iss ay on thow-rus uck-er on thish-kin-ah.

And here’s the sound file for Irish pronunciation…

“Doubt is the key to understanding.”

“Tis afterwards that everything is understood.”

And here is one of my favorites…

“The road to Heaven is well signposted,

but it’s badly lit at night.”

It was faith that helped our ancestors dare to cross the Atlantic ocean in search of a better life many years ago.

I pray your faith gives you strength and courage because true fulfillment is reserved for those with the fortitude to see life’s challenges through even under the most difficult of circumstances.

Slán agus beannacht,

(Goodbye and blessings)

Irish American Mom

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Irish Proverbs About Proverbs

November 4, 2018 by Irish American Mom 10 Comments

The Irish or Gaelic oral tradition is replete with numerous proverbs and sayings. Our ancestors composed many little nuggets of advice, and some of their words are overflowing with Irish wit and wisdom.

Around this little corner of the internet we love to examine these old sayings and immerse ourselves in the soft whisperings of our forefathers.

There are thousands of wonderful Irish proverbs and sayings covering a wide variety of topics, so you won’t be surprised to learn our forebears even composed proverbs about proverbs, bearing advice about their own advice.

I believe this shows a sly and subtle self-confidence that pervaded the Irish psyche in years gone by. Considering the Irish were an oppressed people for many generations and centuries, the wisdom and depth of these old sayings is commendable.

And so, today I thought we might explore a few words of advice about advice from our wise old ancestors.

First, here are a few old sayings from Ireland about wisdom and advice, in the English language:

‘Tis afterwards, that everything is understood.”

“Food is no more important than wisdom.”

“A little bit of anything, isn’t worth a pin.

But a wee bit of sense is worth a lot.”

“The man who won’t have advice will have conflict.”

“A wise man takes advice.”

“Better knowledge of the evil,

than the evil without knowledge.”

Now let’s move on to a few old sayings in the Irish language.

I’ve included a sound file so that you can listen to each saying pronounced in Irish or Gaelic with a Munster dialect.

You’ll also find phonetic pronunciations for each Irish saying, plus of course, we’ll start with the English version for each proverb.

“Proverbs cannot be surpassed.”

“The proverb cannot be bettered.”

which in Irish or Gaelic is ….

“Ní sháraítear na seanfhocail.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Nee haw-ree-thur nah shan-uck-ill)

Sound file:

Here’s one I think is wonderful. Respect for our elders and the wisdom they’ve inherited from those who went before us is very important in life.

“A heritage of thoughts is to be found

in the proverbs of our ancestors.”

which in Irish or Gaelic is ….

“Oidhreacht na smaointe

i seanfhocail sinsear.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Eye-rock-th nah smwee-in-teh ih shan-uck-ill sheen-shar)

Sound file:

I hope to teach my kids to embrace their Irish heritage, and to understand the importance of passing on the wisdom of previous generations. Here’s hoping our children will continue to hear the whisperings of their ancestors….

“A proverb is like a whisper from our ancestors.”

which in Irish or Gaelic is ….

“Is ionann seanfhocal agus

cogar gaoise onár sinsir.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Iss un-ann shan-uck-ill ah-gus cug-ahr gwee-shah own-awr sheen-shir)

Sound file:

“Though the proverb is abandoned,

it is not falsified.”

which in Irish or Gaelic is….

“Má thréigtear an seanfhocal

ní bhréagnaítear é.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Maw h-ray-g-thur on shan-uck-ill nee vray-g-nee-thur ay)

Sound file:

“Good advice is better than a pot of gold.”

which translates into Irish as follows….

“Is fearrde dea-chomhairle ná pota óir.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Iss far-deh ja-core-la naw puh-tha ore)

Sound file:

“He who does not take advice

will take battle.”

which in Irish translates as…

“An té nach nglacann comhairle,

glacfaidh sé comhrac.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: On tay nock ng-lock-uhn co-urla, glock-hig shay co-rock.)

Sound file:

“Listen to everyone’s advice,

but follow your own.”

which translates into Irish as …..

“Éist le comhairle ó gach aon,

agus déan do chomhairle féin.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Eh-sht le co-urla oh gock eh-un ah-gus day-un duh co-urla fay-un.)

Sound file:

And finally, here’s an old Irish proverb warning us not to fall for the sweet words of smooth-talkers…

“It is seldom that a rogue

cannot find an appropriate proverb.”

which in its original Irish version goes like this…

“Is annamh nach bhfaigheann

rógaire seanfhocal cuí.”

(Phonetic Pronunciation: Iss ann-uv nock vi-un row-gu-re shan-uck-ill cwee.)

Sound file:

And so, before you think I too have turned into a rogue, who can find a proverb for every purpose, I’ll sign off.

I hope you enjoyed this little collection of wise old words from our ancestors.

Slán agus beannacht,

(Goodbye and blessings)

Irish American Mom

Ancient Land – A New Tour By Grammy Nominated Celtic Woman

November 1, 2018 by Irish American Mom Leave a Comment

Celtic Woman, an ensemble of talented Irish singers and musicians, celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage.

CELTIC WOMAN, the Grammy® -nominated, multi-platinum international music group has announced its return to North America with a brand new live show, Ancient Land.

The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of the 13^th studio album of the same name.

CELTIC WOMAN will visit nearly 70 North American cities in 2019 kicking off February 28 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. Celtic Woman Ancient Land is on sale to the general public from Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Ancient Land is the next chapter of CELTIC WOMAN’S extraordinary musical journey as the group continues to touch the hearts of a huge global audience with the centuries-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song: stories of the land, stories of love and stories of dancing — songs that will bring a piece of Ireland to audiences everywhere.

A brand-new concert spectacular will air on PBS stations this fall (check local listings for air dates).

Filmed against the backdrop of the historic Johnstown Castle in County Wexford, Ireland, the outdoor concert special features brand new music from Ancient Land, timeless Irish favorites and unexpected cover songs.

Continuing the remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage, CELTIC WOMAN features the angelic voices of Megan Walsh, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and the breathtaking Celtic violinist Tara McNeill, accompanied by a full ensemble of musicians and dancers.

CELTIC WOMAN celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage and combines the finest musical talent with epic stage productions to present a unique, inspiring live experience.

Recorded in Real World Studios in the UK this past summer, Ancient Land is the thirteenth studio album featuring all new material for CELTIC WOMAN including original compositions:

Follow Me
Be Still
Love & Honour (instrumental)
Irish traditional songs “Sive,” “Mná na hÉireann (Women of Ireland)” and “Moorlough Shore”
reimagined workings of contemporary songs “Long Journey Home,” “Going Home” and “Homeland.”

For the complete tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com/tour-dates.

Sign up for Celtic Woman’s newsletters at www.celticwoman.com to be informed of future tour dates, album releases and special offers.

2019 CELTIC WOMAN: ANCIENT LAND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ITINERARY*

Check out their 2019 itinerary to find a performance near you:

February 28	Nashville, TN	Tennessee Performing Arts Center
March 1	Huntsville, AL	Von Braun Center
March 2	Pensacola, FL	Saenger Theatre
March 3	Sarasota, FL	Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
March 5	Pembroke Pines, FL	Charles F. Dodge City Center
March 6	Daytona Beach, FL	The Peabody Auditorium
March 8	Melbourne, FL	Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
March 9	Augusta, GA	William Bell Auditorium
March 10	N Charleston, SC	North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
March 12	Ft. Myers, FL	Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 13	St. Petersburg, FL	Mahaffey Theater
March 14	Atlanta, GA	Fox Theatre
March 15	Greenville, SC	Peace Center
March 16	Newport News, VA	Ferguson Center for the Arts
March 17	Baltimore, MD	Hippodrome Theatre
March 19	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedeum Center for the Performing Arts
March 20	Greenvale, NY	Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
March 21	Staten Island, NY	St. George Theatre
March 22	Richmond, VA	Altria Theatre
March 23	Durham, NC	DPAC
March 26	Rochester, NY	RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre
March 27	Syracuse, NY	The Oncenter
March 29	Concord, NH	Capitol Center for the Arts
March 30	Albany, NY	Palace Theatre
March 31	West Point, NY	Eisenhower Hall Theatre
April 2	Providence, RI	Providence Performing Arts Center
April 3	Hartford, CT	The Bushnell Performing Arts Center
April 4	Philadelphia, PA	Academy Of Music
April 5-6	Lancaster, PA	American Music Theatre
April 7	Worcester, MA	The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
April 9	Akron, OH	Akron Civic Theatre
April 10	Detroit, MI	Fox Theatre
April 11	Benton Harbor, MI	The Mendell Center
April 12	Lima, OH	Veteran’s Civic & Convention Center
April 13	Wabash, IN	Honeywell Center
April 14	Rosemont, IL	Rosemont Theatre
April 16	East Lansing, MI	Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
April 17	Columbus, OH	Palace Theatre
April 18	Cincinnati, OH	Taft Theatre
April 19	Louisville, KY	The Louisville Palace
April 20	Memphis, TN	Orpheum Theatre
April 23	Ft. Smith, AR	ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center
April 24	Monroe, LA	Monroe Civic Center
April 25	Grand Prairie, TX	Verizon Theatre
April 26	Houston, TX	Smart Financial Centre
April 27	Austin, TX	Frank Erwin Center
April 28	Oklahoma City, OK	Civic Center Music Hall
April 30	San Antonio, TX	Majestic Theatre
May 1	Midland, TX	Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
May 3	Phoenix, AZ	Orpheum Theatre
May 4	Long Beach, CA	Terrace Theater
May 5	Thousand Oaks, CA	Civic Arts Plaza
May 7	San Diego, CA	Civic Theatre
May 8	San Jose, CA	Center for Performing Arts
May 11	Spokane, WA	Martin Woldson Theater
May 12	Calgary, AB	Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
May 14	Idaho Falls, ID	Civic Center for the Arts
May 15	Casper, WY	Casper Events Center
May 17	Bismarck, ND	Bismarck Events Center
May 18	Minneapolis, MN	Orpheum Theatre
May 19	Rapid City, SD	Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
May 21	Bozeman, MT	Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
May 22	Missoula, MT	Adams Center Fieldhouse
May 23	Great Falls, MT	Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts

*Additional show dates to be added.

Here are all the links for the Celtic Woman website and social media sites….

www.CelticWoman.com

www.facebook.com/Celticwoman

www.twitter.com/Celtic_Woman

www.instagram.com/celticwomanofficial/

Wishing Celtic Woman every success with this wonderful tour, as they share the stories, music, and artistry of Irish culture throughout the world.

And many thanks to them for sharing news of their new album, their upcoming tour and these magnificent photos of the group.

Slán agus beannacht,

(Goodbye and blessings)

Irish American Mom

Irish Turf Giveaway

September 16, 2018 by Irish American Mom 116 Comments

How many Irish childhood’s involved raking up ashes of the previous night’s turf fire?

How many of us have inhaled the special earthy herbal aroma of burning sods of turf?

And how often did we warm ourselves by the hearth, the very heart of Irish homes in days gone by?

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Irish thatched cottages had a fireplace in every room and when autumn or fall days began to get a little nippy, a turf fire was set in each hearth.

This week’s Irish American Mom giveaway is one that should stir memories of the hearths and homes of our Irish childhoods, or rekindle fond thoughts of heartwarming travels in Ireland.

Now that summer is over, I thought it would be the perfect time to host a giveaway for some Irish turf so you can be stocked up before the days turn cold.

One lucky reader will win an Irish Turf Gift Basket containing about 30 pounds of naturally dried Irish turf or Irish fire logs. There are about 14 to 16 sods in this gift basket. Irish American Mom will purchase the turf from the Food Ireland website for the winner.

Please note this post contains affiliate links.

These sods of peat were harvested from County Clare, in the Cappabane Mountain Bog and were seasoned for one year after being cut. Burning this turf in an open fire will fill your room with a distinctive scent that is truly Irish.

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New regulations limit the amount of turf being cut in Ireland each year, and vast stretches of bogs have now been declared as Special Areas of Conservation.

And so, before Irish turf is as scarce as hen’s teeth or feathers on a fish, let’s experience burning a few of these old sods and enjoying the amazing aromatics associated with a real Irish turf fire.

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Before I share the giveaway details, let’s first enjoy a few more photos of Irish turf and a few sayings and proverbs to go along with them.

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Turf was a vital commodity in Ireland in years gone by. Without turf harvested by the autumn, a family in centuries past would have a long, cold winter ahead of them.

Here’s a saying that highlights how much the Irish valued turf.

“He who has water and peat on his own farm

has the world his own way.”

This is sometimes expressed slightly differently and goes like this…

“He who has water and turf on his own land

has the world sitting square.”

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The photo above shows how turf was loaded on to boats to be brought to the Aran Islands for winter fuel. There is no fuel on these isolated islands in the Atlantic ocean, so inhabitants had to bring the turf home from the mainland. They were keenly aware of this old saying ….

“Talking never brought the turf home.”

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This next saying highlights how the rich are often considered wiser than the poor…

“Two thing that go to loss:

turf on a mountain

and the wisdom of a poor man.”

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Here’s an expression from Ulster and Ireland’s northern counties. A waen is a child in the north, and is pronounced wane. It comes from a combination of the two words wee and one.

“Six o’clock

and not a waen in the house washed,

nor a turf turned.”

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Here’s one of my favorites and it exemplifies the Irish way of looking on the bright side of life.

“It could be worse now if the ass died

and the turf still in the bog.”

You could be abandoned by your wife or husband, but life would be worse if you had no turf in for the winter.

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Turf or peat must have been scarce in Kilmallock, County Limerick or else they were a stingy bunch, because there’s an old saying used when a small fire is built and it goes like this…

‘A Kilmallock fire—two sods and a ciarán.’

( Pronounced kee-rawn, a ciarán is a small broken piece of turf).

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There’s an old Irish superstition that if a sod of turf falls out of the fire it’s a sign that someone is coming to the house.

And if that stranger appears at your door, there’s another saying that instructs us to always show them a welcome …

“May the blessing of Light be on you

Light without and light within,

May the blessed sunlight shine on you

And warm your heart till it glows like

A great peat fire, so that the stranger

May come and warm himself at it.”

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Keeping Emigrant Fires Burning:

In parts of Ireland there was an old custom that when a family was forced to emigrate, usually to America, they would bring a few burning sods of turf from their fire, to the nearest neighbor’s house.

Their request would be that their neighbor would keep their fire safe and alive until they returned.

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Many a fire was kept alive for decades, but alas the original fire stokers never returned. Emigration was cruel in centuries past, with little hope of ever returning home. This poignant practice brings a tear to my eye.

And so with this little giveaway, we’ll send Irish turf to America and light our fires on the other side of the Atlantic, all the while remembering those who left Ireland, never to make it home.

Buying Irish Turf In America:

Notice: The affiliate links below mean I will earn a small commission should you buy something. This helps me keep the lights on in this little corner of the world wide web. Many thanks if you choose to use one of my Food Ireland links.

Irish turf is available from Food Ireland, a company I have no hesitation in recommending for purchases of Irish foods and gifts. They’re based in Mount Vernon, New York and ship all over the United States.

They have compressed Irish peat briquettes:

They also have gift packs of just 4 sods of Irish turf, which I think is a great, inexpensive, novelty gift for anyone who loves Ireland.

And then they have gift boxes of turf.

I especially like this Irish turf gift basket, which is our giveaway prize this week.

How To Enter The Giveaway:

One lucky reader will win a gift basket of Irish turf with about 30 pounds of naturally dried turf sods, perfect for open fires. Now be very careful and no burnt fingers if you win.

To enter just leave a comment on this blog post by noon on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018.

Any comment will do. What you write does not affect your chance of winning, but if you need inspiration why not tell us if you have ever experienced an Irish turf fire and its amazing aroma.

A winning comment will be chosen randomly. Remember to leave your e-mail so that I can contact you should you win. Your e-mail won’t be published, just used to contact our lucky contestant for mailing of the prize.

The winner will be announced Sunday, September 23rd, 2018, at the bottom of this blog post.

You may check out Irish American Mom’s complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes’ entries by clicking here.

Many thanks to everyone who supports this little Irish giveaway and to those who share it with loved ones and friends, who might enjoy a nice, warm, Irish fire this fall.

I’m looking forward to reading all your comments and memories of Irish turf fires.

09/23/18 Update: Winner Chosen

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to comment and enter our little giveaway for a gift basket of real Irish turf. I so enjoyed reading all your comments and learning how many of us love the aroma of a turf fire.

Our winner was chosen randomly using the WordPress Pick Giveaway Winner plug-in tool.

And the lucky reader who will be warming their toes by a turf fire this fall is …

Ginger Veach

I’ll send Ginger an email to let her know the good news and to arrange mailing of her prize.

Hi Ginger – Please contact me by email at [email protected] so that I can organize mailing of your prize. I tried to contact you by email, but I did not get a response. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks again to everyone who supported this giveaway and for all your kind words about this little blog of ours.

Slán agus beannacht,

(Goodbye and blessings)

Irish American Mom

Cnoc na dTobar Pilgrim’s Path in County Kerry

September 15, 2018 by Irish American Mom 4 Comments

Cnoc na dTobar, a mountain on the Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s ancient sacred sites. To this very day pilgrims travel to this mountain to visit the holy well at its base, and to climb its slopes in contemplation.

Barb, a reader from Boston, recently returned from Ireland and on her trip she climbed to the top of this amazing mountain with camera in hand. The Kerry landscape did not disappoint, and I’m ever so grateful to her for sharing her photos with us today.

They clearly demonstrate that this spot is one of Ireland’s thin places.

So together let’s explore the history of this special mountain.

How To Pronounce Cnoc na dTobar:

Let’s first learn how to pronounce Cnoc na dTobar.

Phonetically it is pronounced kin-ook nah dhub-ber

Here’s a quick sound file to listen to the pronunciation.

Play to listen to pronunciation of Cnoc na dTobar

What Does The Name Mean?

The name literally means the hill of the well or wells.

Now, I’m not quite certain if the name refers to one or more wells. ‘Tobar’ is the Irish word for well. However, tobar is singular. However, if it was the hill of just one well it should be Cnoc an Tobar, and if there are multiple wells, it should be Cnoc na dTobair. An Irish language scholar will have to sort this one out for me. My rusty Irish is definitely not up to the task.

Anyway, there definitely is at least one holy well to be found at the base of the mountain. It’s dedicated to St. Fursa, who walked these mountains way back in the sixth century.

The well waters are known for their healing mineral properties, and locally are recommended for curing eye problems.

Where Is Cnoc na dTobar?

It lies a few miles from the town of Cahersiveen in the south west of County Kerry, often called the Skellig region on the Iveragh Peninsula.

The walk is aligned with the famous Skellig Rocks, which have become ever more famous after Luke Skywalker landed his space ship there.

As climbers gradually ascend the mountainside the magnificent vista of Skellig Michael and Skellig Beg comes into sight.

The trail is well marked, and if agile and healthy, people of all ages can at least make it part of the way.

Your soul may be cleansed of all your sins as you huff and puff your way up to the top of the mountain, but it is the magnificent landscape on a clear day, that will make your soul sing.

With spectacular views of the Kerry mountains, Dingle Bay, and Valentia Island, the Kerry coastline spans out before you. On a good day you can even see as far as West Cork.

A Mountain with a Sacred Past:

Pagan pilgrims and medieval Christians flocked to this site for centuries.

In the days before St. Patrick brought Christianity to the Irish, the native Celts often assembled on this mountain to celebrate some of their seasonal feasts. Lughnasa, their harvest festival, was often marked on this very mountain. Here they would light fires, sing, dance and have a good old shindig when August came.

As the Celts adopted Christianity this mountain remained an important pilgrimage site. In 1885 Canon Brosnan, the parish priest of Cahersiveen, instructed fourteen crosses be built to mark the Stations of the Cross along the ancient trail on the mountain.

Croagh Patrick is the most famous of Ireland’s mountainous Pilgrim Paths, but Mount Brandon and Cnoc na dTobar in County Kerry were just as significant in days gone by.

Ireland is home to twelve official Pilgrim Paths. You can read all about them on this Pilgrim Path website.

More Information For Anyone Planning To Climb Cnoc na dTobar:

If Fido likes to walk with you, leave him at home. No dogs are allowed to do the Stations of the Cross on this holy trail.

Dress for changing weather, which means wear layers you can peel off if the sun shines, and put back on if the heavens open. You never know when it might start to rain on an Irish mountain side.

And there’s no need to park your car at the side of the road. There’s a car park at the foot of the mountain, right where the trail begins.

For more information, you can contact The Old Barracks Heritage Centre in Cahersiveen.

Thanks for Sharing Your Photos:

Many thanks to Barb for giving me permission to publish her photos here. Many readers dream of taking a trip to Ireland, but some must be content to be armchair travelers. These photos will mean the world to those who love Ireland , but may never get there. Thanks so much for your generosity, Barb.

And, for all the armchair travelers out there, here’s a little video also featuring Barb’s photos.

Learn more about this video here.

If you would like to submit your photos for publishing on this website, check out our photo submission form here.

Happy mountain trails to all who decide to undertake this Pilgrim Trail.