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Lughnasadh | Ancient Festival
In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She was said to have died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. Tailtiu may have been an earth goddess who represented the dying vegetation that fed mankind. The funeral…
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This month I was lucky to be part of K-FEST and present my work to a wider audience. I am happy to have had this opportunity and also happy to have met all the incredible and versatile artists that were represented this year. This event gave me the opportunity to learn more about the specifics of such events. I consider this experience indispensable for me. I will be happy to participate in the festival again in the future.
Thank you!
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Feira de Puck, Condado de Kerry, Killorglin, Irlanda. 1954. foto de Inge Morath
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Puck Fair, County Kerry, Killorglin, Ireland. 1954. photo by Inge Morath
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Lughnasadh in the Modern Day
The ancient festival of Lúnasa is one of the 4 celtic fire festivals celebrated on the turn of the seasons. The other 3 festivals all have very clear christian reinterpretations. Those being All Hallows Eve, St Brigids day and May day. However Lúnasa also has a number of modern day christian holidays associated with it in much the same way.
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Names
The modern festival goes by many names: Domnach Lúnasa, Lá Lúnasa, Domnach Crom Dubh, Bilberry Sunday and most commonly as either Reek Sunday or Garland Sunday. (1)(2)
Hill Climbing & Holy Wells
This is a day where the mountain of Croagh Patrick is visited, the pilgrimage consists of climbing the mountain while taking stops at certain stone cairns, where one walks in circles around them a set number of times while reciting specific prayers. There are 3 major sections where this is done(3). This is still observed today(4). It is celebrated on the last Sunday of July.
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(Croagh Patrick)
This, while observed throughout the country, is not the only such celebration. Many towns climb their respective hills on this day such as those around Keash Hill in Sligo(2)(5)(11), Slive Donard in Down(6), and Máméan in Galway (7). Holy wells are also visited on this day such as in Cappagh, Galway(8), Ballyfa, Galway(9) and Ballyhaunis, Mayo (12). In some cases a procession from the Holy Well to the hill takes place (2)(7)(11)
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An interesting example of this was the Tullaghan Hill holy well in county Sligo, where the Holy Well was on a hill specifically the Ox mountains. This specific well used to be visited on Garland Sunday but is no longer as the festival that followed this visit evoked too much "secular fun" (10).
Festivals
Fairs and celebrations seem to be a core feature of this Lúnasa Tradition, with the aforementioned Tullaghan Hill fair, The Old Fair Day in Tubbercurry, county Sligo (13) and Fair Day in Kenmare, Kerry(14). These are usually celebrated in the second week on August, i.e. a week or two after the religious excursion.
The Puck Fair is festival in Killorglin, county Kerry. It is celebrated in the second week of August and involves crowning a specific goat "king" and parading them around while a large fair takes place(15).
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Mythology
In the dinseanchas entry for Nás, the death and burial of two of the wives of Lugh are described, with Bui having been buried on the Hill of Cnogba. Where it is said that "The hosts of the pure Gaels came to bewail the women". Suggesting that there was a precession to the Hill she was buried. There was then said to be mass mourning which grew into a great assembly. These events were said to have contributed to the beginning of the festival of Taltiu, which is to say Lúnasa. (16)
Pagan Connection
The pagan connection is quite clear to see, with Holy wells long being sites of pre-Christian worship, it is little coincidence that they are visited around the time of Lúnasa. The climbing of a hill seems to be widely practiced over the country and directly connects to the Dinseanchas story of the beginning of the Lúnasa festival in where a hill was climbed to reach a grave for mourning. The fact that Keash Hil (Ceis Corran) and Croagh Patrick are both home to ancient megalithic cairns, which are commonly connected with the Otherworld is also an interesting point.
Lúnasa being an Aonach, a funeral festival for the foster mother of Lugh, Tailtiu does tie directly into the occurrence of festivals around this time.
Practices to Adopt
It seems clear now that visiting watery sites such as wells and climbing hills to worship, as well as large scale festivals and merriment are a key part of how Lúnasa has continued to be celebrated and should be incorporated into a modern Irish pagan practice.
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The Gray Lady at Ard na Sidhe Country House
Ard na Sidhe Country House in Ireland means Hill of the Fairies, but is said to be haunted by a Lady in Gray that is said to be the ghost of one of the former residents.
Ard na Sidhe Country House in Ireland means Hill of the Fairies, but is said to be haunted by a Lady in Gray that is said to be the ghost of one of the former residents. The origins of Ard na Sidhe Country House are shrouded in history and mystery and the very name of the house means: Hill of the Fairies. In spite of its fairytale-like name, it is said that the country house in Killorglin in…
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Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh is a traditional Celtic festival held on August 1st, halfway between the Summer Solstice and the Autumnal Equinox, that celebrates the start of the harvest season and is named after the Celtic sun god, Lugh, one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Often portrayed as a warrior and a king, Lugh is also the god of craftsmanship, associated with skill and mastery in many disciplines, and is the divine father of Cú Chulainn, the greatest hero of Irish legend.
Harvesting of crops is an important annual event in all agricultural calendars. This was especially so in the past when harvesting, done by hand, was a race against the weather, time, and nature. When summer is at its peak and the first berries start to ripen, it’s time to harvest. Saving crops for winter was important for survival and there are many beliefs, customs, and rituals linked to the harvest time.
Ireland has its own unique old harvest customs that represent prosperity and abundance of blessings. The connection to agriculture and nature led to similar harvest traditions on all parts of the island, regardless of religion. Harvesting officially began at Lughnasadh and harvest rituals were observed in August and September.
Ancient communities marked the festival by gathering grains from the first harvest of the growing season. Wheat, barley, oats, and corn were vital for surviving the long cold winters of the Northern Hemisphere. On August 1st, grain was harvested in the dawn hours and baked into loaves of bread to be shared by the community. Modern day agricultural fairs continue some of the traditions of Lughnasadh, such as Puck Fair in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Lughnasadh is associated with symbols of mid and late summer including sunflowers, sheaves of grain, and harvest tools such as scythes. Associated colours are drawn largely from nature, and include bold shades of yellow, bright greens, and orange. Stones associated with Lughnasadh include citrine, peridot (the birthstone for August), carnelian, gold topaz, clear quartz, and amber. Lúnasa is the Irish word for the month of August.
Some traditions associated with Lughnasadh include:
First fruits offering: It is common for people to offer the first harvested crops to the gods as a sign of gratitude and to seek blessings for a bountiful harvest season.
Bonfires are an essential part of the festivities. People gather around the fire, often on hilltops or sacred sites, and participate in various rituals, games, and activities to mark the occasion.
Feasting: A grand feast is often prepared to celebrate the abundance of the harvest. Foods made from the freshly harvested crops, such as bread, corn, berries, and fruits, are featured in the feast.
Handfasting and weddings: Lughnasadh is considered an auspicious time for weddings and handfasting ceremonies, a temporary form of marriage that lasted a year and a day.
Crafting and art: Artisans and craftsmen often showcase their skills during Lughnasadh, displaying their handcrafted goods at fairs and markets.
Gratitude and reflection: Lughnasadh is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and reflecting on the cycle of life, death, and rebirth as symbolized by the crops.
During the early Middle Ages, as the influence of the Christian church spread, the ancient celebration of Lughnasadh and the first grain harvest were combined with Christianity. Early Christians took the first loaf of bread from the harvest to the local church to be blessed by a priest and referred to the festival as Lammas or “loaf mass”. It was a Lughnasadh tradition to get as close to the sun as possible to make offerings to Lugh, the Celtic sun god, so the custom of climbing hills and mountains has become a Christian pilgrimage in many areas. The best known in Ireland is the pilgrimage to the top of Croagh Patrick on the last Sunday in July, known as Reek Sunday.
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Doolin & Inisheer
I've decided that I won't bore you with a day by day sightseeing tour, and I'll just mention a few of the spots that were especially fun. I'll start with Doolin. When we left our sweet Air BnB in Killorglin we headed for Doolin, stopping along the way to ooh and ahh at castles, fields of sheep, and quaint villages. Our plan upon arriving in Doolin was to catch a ferry out to Inisheer, part of the Aran Islands. Doolin is also where you can roam the famous Cliffs of Moher. The day started like this...
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so we were a tad concerned that we wouldn't really be able to see much of anything. It's a bit over two hours from Killorglin to Doolin, most of it narrow, winding roads like this. As we drove along the fog started to lift, thank goodness.
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I had so many questions about this, and I did find the answers. More on that later.
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As we got closer to our destination the day became even more clear and it promised perfect weather for our plans.
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I knew I'd love Doolin as soon as we turned into the village. Just look at it!
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After a quick look around we went right to the ferry departure.
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A quick fifteen minute ride delivered us to Inisheer. The Aran Islands are a group of three islands off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. Inisheer ( Inis Oírr - translates to East Island) is the smallest, just 280 inhabitants. Some people recognize it from the opening of Father Ted, a hilarious BBC show from way back. The other islands are Inishmaan (Inis Meáin, Middle Island) and Inishmor (Inis Mór, Big Island). It's hard to choose which to visit, they all offer something different, but we opted for Inisheer. It was a lovely choice. Thanks to the fog and misty rain of the morning, coupled with a ferry ride, Fiona made an appearance.
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But look at those sweet white cottages on Inisheer! Upon arriving we opted to start our tour of he island by hopping into a wagon pulled by a trusty steed named Betty. I never did get the name of our driver. I'm going to call him Jack. His mixture of Irish and English meant that I only got a smattering of information from him, but as we trotted around the island this is what I got - population of 280, the fields separated by stone walls belonged to different families and there's not as much livestock on the island as there used to be. When we paused to look at two cows stretched out and basking in the sunshine he added that American cows don't lie down because they're not as content. I didn't correct him because I truly haven't seen American cows that relaxed, and he was very proud of the fact that their cows are "treated like family". If their butter is proof of contented cows, then Ireland wins that one. Here's a snippet, toward the end he says, "You probably never heard of Father Ted." and Mickey responds that we had. So he took us by the shipwreck that is part of the scenery on the fictional "Craggy Island" where Father Ted lived.
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I loved the simplicity of Inisheer.
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Of course they have a castle...
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O'Brien's Castle.
But my favorite part was after we hopped out of the wagon. Mickey went one direction, following his photographers nose, and I went another, because I'd spotted a graveyard. You know I love a good cemetery. So I climbed a hill and explored, it was fascinating.
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A crumbling 10th century church, old graves, newer graves, and views of the island that filled my soul. I could see everything! In one direction O'Brien's Castle stood behind cottages with laundry flapping on the lines while a horse clip-clopped its way toward town the harbor.
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And there's a wagon leaving town.
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Crisp, sea air and sunshine, incredible views, and the company of ghosts. I didn't want to leave my perfect spot but, onward we went. I met Mickey down the road and we wandered around for a while longer, eventually catching the ferry back to Doolin.
Once we were off the ferry we started off to find the Air BnB for our night in town. This was the road to our lodgings. Be still my heart!
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That's Doonagore Castle. This structure dates to the mid 1500's, but there's been a castle on that site as far back as 1300. In 1588, a ship from the Spanish Armada got into difficulty off the coast of Doolin and crashed close to the castle ( you can walk to the Cliffs of Moher from there!). The ship’s crew of 170 men managed to make their way out of the wreck. What a relief, right? NOPE. The High Sheriff of Clare arrived and all of the survivors were hung at the castle or at a site nearby that’s known as ‘Cnocán an Crochaire’, or Hangman's Hill. Yikes! NOt the warm Irish welcome that we received. Anyway, it's beautiful, magical, and it's privately owned by an Irish-American family. Can you imagine the view of the wild Atlantic from that tower? Wow! We found our cottage just past the castle and it was so sweet and cozy.
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We cleaned up a bit, I battled with Fiona, and we drove back down to town to enjoy dinner at a pub. We purposely delayed going to dinner so that we could stay a bit longer and enjoy the music in the pub. Most pubs offer live music at night and we were in the mood for some Irish tunes. McDermott's Pub served us an absolutely delicious dinner - Mickey had Guinness Stew and I had Bangers & Mash. Pure comfort food after a full day of sea air and climbing hills. After dinner a bit closer to the music and shared a table with a fun couple. He was Irish, she was American. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful day in Doolin. Good food, good music, and good company. As wonderful as all of this was, it wasn't even my favorite place. I'll cover that in the next post when I tell you all about Dingle. Until then I'll leave you with a tiny clip from McDermott's Pub (below).
Stay safe, stay well, stay tuned for more shenanigans! XOXO, Nancy
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The Best Time to Visit Ireland: Weather, Festivals, and More
Ireland, the green island, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Its geology ranges from cliffs and shorelines to hills and dales and its history and people are as welcoming as the climate. Whether you are visiting historic castle, strolling through the city of Dublin, or admiring the scenic beauty of Ring of Kerry, Ireland is truly a year round destination.
Organizing your travel to Ireland depends on what you want to see – if it is soft climate, bright celebrations, or lovely, unspoiled sites. Ireland Tour Package allows you to choose the season and the highlights of the trip that would be most interesting for you. Any traveler planning to go for an Ireland Tour Package from India must choose the time that will suit them best. Spring flowers, summer sun, autumn leaves and winter celebrations – there is magic in Ireland any time of the year.
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Understanding Ireland’s Weather
Ireland has a temperate, cool climate all year round and therefore is accessible any time of the year. However, each season has its unique allure:
Spring (March to May): For flowers, foliage, and the kind of weather that ranges from 8 ° C to 12 ° C, spring is the best season. Basically, it is the right season for hiking and going round Ireland’s famous cliffs of Moher.
Summer (June to August): Summer is the warm season with average temperatures ranging between 15°C to 20°C. It is suitable for visiting Ireland’s castles, scenic drives along the coast and the country’s many cities.
Autumn (September to November): The autumn has cool and dry climate and the trees are changing their colors. The temperatures are between 10°C and 14°C and it is less crowded in most tourist attractions.
Winter (December to February): Winter season is moderate and the temperature ranges between 4°C to 8°C. It is a warm season, but Christmas markets and New Year celebrations are incredible.
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Festivals to Look Forward To
Festivals are important part of Ireland culture. Plan your trip around these events to immerse yourself in Irish traditions:
St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): St Patrick’s day is a world festival of Ireland traditions, people dressed in green clothing, the streets are filled with music and parades.
Galway International Arts Festival (July): A 14-day festival of plays, concerts and painting in the picturesque town of Galway.
Puck Fair (August): A festival that has been celebrated in Ireland for many years, it involves music, a royal goat and lots of entertainment in Killorglin.
Dublin Theatre Festival (September/October): A joy for those who like to attend theatres, presenting incredible shows from Ireland and other countries.
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The Perfect Time for Your Ireland Tour Package
As for those who are going to choose their Ireland Tour Package, it is better to visit this country in the summertime and in spring, the weather is rather good and there are many festivals. But if you are into off-season travelling and warm and comfortable atmosphere, autumn and winter will not disappoint you.
Are you traveling from afar? If you are planning to book an Ireland Tour Package from India, try to plan it during St. Patrick’s Day or the Galway International Arts Festival.
Insider Tips for Your Ireland Trip
Pack for all seasons: The weather in Ireland is quite unpredictable. Coats and an umbrella are a necessity!
Book accommodations early: Lodging can become fully booked during some times of the year such as summer.
Explore beyond the cities: Although Dublin and Galway are preferred, the Ring of Kerry or Giant’s Causeway should not be ignored.
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Conclusion
Ireland is beautiful all year round and offers history and culture for those who decide to visit it. Whether strolling through picturesque town or admiring the medieval fortresses or enjoying the great Irish music and fun at the festival, one will never get bored in Ireland and will definitely want to come back. Spring and summer are associated with green trees, more light, whereas autumn and winter are about warm houses, beautiful but not very bright views. The right Ireland Tour Package ensures that you get to enjoy the charm of Ireland at any time you decide to visit the country.
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Rescued Donkey Smiles Like He Knows Life Just Got Better
That is such a beautiful smile I have ever seen.
When Suzanne Gibbons wandered down to the river in Killorglin, Ireland, she wasn’t looking for an adventure. She was after some peace, a quiet moment to herself. Instead, she found a scene straight out of a movie—a donkey clinging to life, barely keeping his head above the raging waters. What happened next? Let’s just say it’s the kind of story you’ll be sharing at dinner tonight. The river…
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#OTD in 1916 – The first casualties of the Easter Rising were on Good Friday in Co Kerry.
Three Volunteers, Con Keating, Charlie Monahan and Donal Sheehan, drowned when their car plunged off a pier into the sea while they were on the way to Cahirciveen in order to set up radio communications with Sir Roger Casement and the German arms ship the Aud. Five men set off from Dublin by train to Killarney, Charlie Monaghan, Donal Sheehan, Con Keating, Dennis Daly and Colm O’Lochlainn.…
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#1916 Easter Rising#Aud#Charlie Monahan#Co. Kerry#Con Keating#Donal Sheehan#History of Ireland#IRA#Ireland#Irish History#Irish Volunteers#Killorglin#killorglinarchives.com#RIC#Sir Roger Casement
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Wild atlantic bouncy castles
Welcome to Wild Atlantic Bouncy Castles! We strive to provide a professional service that you will always remember from beginning to end. We are a locally owned business and offer bouncy castles to many parts of Kerry, Limerick, Cork, and Clare. This includes Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Castleisland, Dingle, Killorglin, Kenmare, Cahersiveen, Ballybunion, Caherdaniel, Sneem, Waterville, Farranfore, Tarbert, Ardfert, Limerick City, Newcastle West, Adare, Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Miltown Malbay, Charleville, Kanturk, Newmarket, and Millstreet.
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Address: Listowel, Co kerry, Ireland
Phone Number: 0851333753
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Holidays 8.10
Holidays
Aasia Stormm’s National Honoring Victims Day
Abai Day (Kazakhstan)
Africa Civil Registration & Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day
Agent Orange Awareness Day
Air Force Day (Argentina)
Athletic Day (Tajikistan)
Aura Day
Battle Flag Day (Iowa)
B1G Day
Candid Camera Day
Chemistry Set Volcano Day
Children’s Health Day
Defense Department Day
Duran Duran Appreciation Day
810 Day (Michigan)
Feast of San Lorenzo (Spain)
Fupa Day
International Biodiesel Day
International Blogging Day
International Prisoner Justice Day
International Update Your Bio Day
Lazy Day
Lentil Day (French Republic)
Momos Day
National Connecticut Day
National Dean Day
National Honoring Victims’ Day
National Lazy Day
National Mary Day
National Pickleball Day
National Ragweed Day
National Shapewear Day
National SKI Citrus Soda Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
National Technology Uprising Day (Indonesia)
National Veterans Day (Indonesia)
National Vlogging Day
National Waddle Day
Patlabor Day (Japan)
Paul Bunyan Day [also 2.12]
Peter Parker Day
Prisoner Justice Day (Canada)
Sky King Day
Skyscraper Appreciation Day
Smithsonian Day
Snoopy Day
South Carolina Peanut Party (Pelion, SC)
Take an Aspirin Day
Tan Hill Fair (Wiltshire, UK)
Tenth of August (France)
Vlogging Day
World Biofuel Day
World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day
World Lion Day
World’s Fair of Money (Illinois)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Alaska Wild Salmon Day
Banana Split Day
National SKI Citrus Soda Day
National S’mores Day
Independence & Related Days
Missouri Statehood Day (#24; 1821)
Ecuador (Declared from Spain, 1809)
2nd Saturday in August
Bud Billiken Parade (Chicago, Illinois) [2nd Saturday]
Celebrate Your Lakes Day (New Hampshire) [2nd Saturday]
Ferry Fair Day (Edinburgh, Scotland) [2nd Saturday]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Wisconsin) [2nd Saturday]
International Swingers Day [2nd Saturday]
National Bowling Day [2nd Saturday]
National Garage Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
National Model Aviation Day [2nd Saturday]
Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]
Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]
Yard Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
Weekly Holidays beginning August 10 (1st Full Week of August)
National Hobo Week (thru 8.10)
National Science Week (thru 8.18) [Australia]
Festivals Beginning August 10, 2024
Adobo Throwdown Cooking Competition and Food Expo (Schertz, Texas) [thru 8.11]
Avon Rotary Corn Festival (Avon, New York)
AVS Balloonmeeting (Deinze, Belgium) [thru 8.11]
Blackberry Festival (Sherman, Connecticut)
The Bloody Mary Festival (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Boise Soul Food Festival (Boise, Idaho)
Boulder Taco Fest (Boulder, Colorado)
Brews Fest Silver Mountain (Kellogg, Idaho)
Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic (Chicago, Illinois)
Burgers, Blues and Brews (Grand River Region, Ohio)
Cape Cod Food Truck Festival (Cape Cod Fairgrounds, Massachusetts)
Caribbean Carnival of Manchester (Manchester, United Kingdom) [thru 8.11]
Corn Days Festival (Long Lake, Minnesota)
Créances Carrot Festival (Créances, France)
Culinaria Restaurant Weeks (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 8.24]
Edinburgh International Book Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland) [thru 8.25]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Madison, Wisconsin)
Gravenstein Apple Fair (Sebastopol, California) [thru 8.11]
Harvest Festival (Remer, Minnesota)
Hood Canal Summerfest (Belfair, Washington)
Huckleberry Festival Trout Creek, Montana) [thru 8.11]
I Love Bacon, Butter, Beer & Bourbon Fest (Huntington Station, New York) [thru 8.11]
Maine Red Hot Dog Festival (Dexter, Maine)
Minnesota Garlic Festival (Hutchinson, Minnesota)
Mo's Sandcastle Contest (Lincoln City, Oregon)
Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 8.18]
Peach and Sunflower Festival (Media, Pennsylvania)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Ireland) [thru 8.12]
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival (Rush Springs, Oklahoma)
Sélestat Flower Parade (Sélestat, France) [thru 8.11]
Seward Silver Salmon Derby (Seward, Alaska) [thru 8.18]
Sourwood Festival (Black Mountain, North Carolina) [thru 8.11]
Stem & Stein (Waterloo, Iowa)
Sweet Corn Festival (Adel, Iowa)
Taste of Mount Veeder (Napa, California)
Taste of the Delta (Stockton, California)
Taste of Woodstock (Woodstock, Vermont)
Vail Valley Brew'au (Avon, Colorado)
Veggie Fest Chicago (Lisle, Illinois) [thru 8.11]
Washington County Agricultural Fair (Washington, Pennsylvania) [thru 8.17]
Winemakers’ Cookoff (Paso Robles, California)
Zurich Street Parade (Zurich, Switzerland)
Feast Days
Aart (Muppetism)
Anton Losenko (Artology)
Bessus (Christian; Saint)
Blaan, Bishop of Kinngaradha among the Picts, in Scotland (Christian; Saint)
Blane (Roman Catholic Church)
Day of Wandering (Shamanism)
Deusdedit (Christian; Saint)
Dominic ( (Christian; Saint) [Managua, Nicaragua]
Geraint of Dumnonia (Christian; Saint)
Ghanta Karan Day (Nepal; Everyday Wicca)
Irwin Corey Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Klopstock (Positivist; Saint)
Laurence (Christian; Martyr)
Lawrence Dieba (Ancient Latvia)
Lawrence of Rome (Christian; Saint) [brewers, maltsters] *
Lazy Day (Pastafarian)
Mark Doty (Writerism)
Multiversal Underwear Day (Discordian)
Myrdden Emrys (a.k.a. Merlin; Celtic Book of Days)
Nicola Saggio (Christian; Saint)
Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque (Christian; Saint) [Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines]
Oats and Maize Day (Pagan)
Opalia (Ancient Rome; Goddess of Agriculture)
Our Lady of Good Success of Parañaque [Philippines]
Philomena
Purifying Sacred Bath Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Susan Dorothea White (Artology)
Suzanne Collins (Writerism)
Thomas Kidd (Artology)
Tony Ross (Artology)
William Harnett (Artology)
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Double Seventh Festival (a.k.a. Qi Xi Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day or Feast of the Milky Way; China) [7th Day, 7th Month]
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [31 of 53]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
ABC (TV Network; 1948)
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Film; 1984)
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Film; 1994)
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1934)
Bird Anonymous (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)
BlackkKlansman (Film; 2018)
The Bourne Legacy (Film; 2012)
Busted Blossoms (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)
Candid Camera (TV Series; 1948)
The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli (Novel; 1949)
Duck Pimples (Disney Cartoon; 1945)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Chamber Music; 1787)
Exhibit Piece, bby Philip K. Dick (Short Story; 1954)
Flatliners (Film; 1990)
The Frog Pond (Ub Iwerks Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
Have Space Suit—Will Travel, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1958)
In a Lonely Place, by Dorothy B. Hughes (Novel; 1947)
Insatiable (TV Series; 2018)
Insect to Injury (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1956)
Kentucky Fried Movie (Film; 1977)
Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason, by Michel Foucault (Philosophical Theory; 1961)
Magic Bus, by The Who (Song; 1968)
The Meg (Film; 2018)
Monkey Meat (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)
Ocean’s Eleven (Film; 1960)
Off the Wall, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1979)
Osmosis Jones (Animated Film; 2001)
The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1945)
Red Dawn (Film; 1984)
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)
Roar, by Katy Perry (Song; 2013)
Romeo in Rhythm 9MGM Cartoon; 1940)
The Saint Returns, by Fleming Lee (Short Stories; 1968) [Saint #40]
Stardust (Film; 2007)
Symphony No. 41, (a.k.a. Jupiter Symphony), completed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Symphony; 1788)
The Tee Bird (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)
The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1962)
The Two Jakes (Film; 1990)
Wigs on the Green, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1935)
Today’s Name Days
Astrid, Lars, Laurentius, Laurenz (Austria)
Asterija, Kruno, Krunoslava, Laura, Lovorka, Lovro, Zvjezdan (Croatia)
Vavřinec (Czech Republic)
Laurentius (Denmark)
Laar, Laur, Lauri, Laurits, Lauro (Estonia)
Lasse, Lassi, Lauri (Finland)
Laurent (France)
Astrid, Lars, Laurenz (Germany)
Evlampia, Ippolytos, Iro, Iron, Laura, Lavrentios (Greece)
Lőrinc (Hungary)
Lorenzo (Italy)
Brencis, Inuta, Labrencis, Lorencs (Latvia)
Aistė, Asterija, Astra, Laurynas, Normantas (Lithuania)
Lars, Lasse, Lorents (Norway)
Asteria, Bernard, Bogdan, Borys, Filomena, Laurencjusz, Prochor, Wawrzyniec, Wierzchosław (Poland)
Vavrinec (Slovakia)
Lorenzo (Spain)
Lars (Sweden)
Larvin, Lawrence (Ukraine)
Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 223 of 2024; 143 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 6 of Week 32 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 8 of 28]
Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 7 (Bing-Wu)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 6 Av 5784
Islamic: 4 Safar 1446
J Cal: 13 Purple; Sixday [13 of 30]
Julian: 28 July 2024
Moon: 32%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 26 Dante (8th Month) [Klopstock]
Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 52 of 94)
Week: 1st Full Week of August
Zodiac: Leo (Day 20 of 31)
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Holidays 6.10
Holidays
Aasia Stormm’s National Honoring Victims Day
Abai Day (Kazakhstan)
Africa Civil Registration & Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day
Agent Orange Awareness Day
Air Force Day (Argentina)
Athletic Day (Tajikistan)
Aura Day
Battle Flag Day (Iowa)
B1G Day
Candid Camera Day
Chemistry Set Volcano Day
Children’s Health Day
Defense Department Day
Duran Duran Appreciation Day
810 Day (Michigan)
Feast of San Lorenzo (Spain)
Fupa Day
International Biodiesel Day
International Blogging Day
International Prisoner Justice Day
International Update Your Bio Day
Lazy Day
Lentil Day (French Republic)
Momos Day
National Connecticut Day
National Dean Day
National Honoring Victims’ Day
National Lazy Day
National Mary Day
National Pickleball Day
National Ragweed Day
National Shapewear Day
National SKI Citrus Soda Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
National Technology Uprising Day (Indonesia)
National Veterans Day (Indonesia)
National Vlogging Day
National Waddle Day
Patlabor Day (Japan)
Paul Bunyan Day [also 2.12]
Peter Parker Day
Prisoner Justice Day (Canada)
Sky King Day
Skyscraper Appreciation Day
Smithsonian Day
Snoopy Day
South Carolina Peanut Party (Pelion, SC)
Take an Aspirin Day
Tan Hill Fair (Wiltshire, UK)
Tenth of August (France)
Vlogging Day
World Biofuel Day
World LGBTQ+ Tourism Day
World Lion Day
World’s Fair of Money (Illinois)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Alaska Wild Salmon Day
Banana Split Day
National SKI Citrus Soda Day
National S’mores Day
Independence & Related Days
Missouri Statehood Day (#24; 1821)
Ecuador (Declared from Spain, 1809)
2nd Saturday in August
Bud Billiken Parade (Chicago, Illinois) [2nd Saturday]
Celebrate Your Lakes Day (New Hampshire) [2nd Saturday]
Ferry Fair Day (Edinburgh, Scotland) [2nd Saturday]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Wisconsin) [2nd Saturday]
International Swingers Day [2nd Saturday]
National Bowling Day [2nd Saturday]
National Garage Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
National Model Aviation Day [2nd Saturday]
Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]
Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]
Yard Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
Weekly Holidays beginning August 10 (1st Full Week of August)
National Hobo Week (thru 8.10)
National Science Week (thru 8.18) [Australia]
Festivals Beginning August 10, 2024
Adobo Throwdown Cooking Competition and Food Expo (Schertz, Texas) [thru 8.11]
Avon Rotary Corn Festival (Avon, New York)
AVS Balloonmeeting (Deinze, Belgium) [thru 8.11]
Blackberry Festival (Sherman, Connecticut)
The Bloody Mary Festival (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Boise Soul Food Festival (Boise, Idaho)
Boulder Taco Fest (Boulder, Colorado)
Brews Fest Silver Mountain (Kellogg, Idaho)
Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic (Chicago, Illinois)
Burgers, Blues and Brews (Grand River Region, Ohio)
Cape Cod Food Truck Festival (Cape Cod Fairgrounds, Massachusetts)
Caribbean Carnival of Manchester (Manchester, United Kingdom) [thru 8.11]
Corn Days Festival (Long Lake, Minnesota)
Créances Carrot Festival (Créances, France)
Culinaria Restaurant Weeks (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 8.24]
Edinburgh International Book Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland) [thru 8.25]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Madison, Wisconsin)
Gravenstein Apple Fair (Sebastopol, California) [thru 8.11]
Harvest Festival (Remer, Minnesota)
Hood Canal Summerfest (Belfair, Washington)
Huckleberry Festival Trout Creek, Montana) [thru 8.11]
I Love Bacon, Butter, Beer & Bourbon Fest (Huntington Station, New York) [thru 8.11]
Maine Red Hot Dog Festival (Dexter, Maine)
Minnesota Garlic Festival (Hutchinson, Minnesota)
Mo's Sandcastle Contest (Lincoln City, Oregon)
Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 8.18]
Peach and Sunflower Festival (Media, Pennsylvania)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Ireland) [thru 8.12]
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival (Rush Springs, Oklahoma)
Sélestat Flower Parade (Sélestat, France) [thru 8.11]
Seward Silver Salmon Derby (Seward, Alaska) [thru 8.18]
Sourwood Festival (Black Mountain, North Carolina) [thru 8.11]
Stem & Stein (Waterloo, Iowa)
Sweet Corn Festival (Adel, Iowa)
Taste of Mount Veeder (Napa, California)
Taste of the Delta (Stockton, California)
Taste of Woodstock (Woodstock, Vermont)
Vail Valley Brew'au (Avon, Colorado)
Veggie Fest Chicago (Lisle, Illinois) [thru 8.11]
Washington County Agricultural Fair (Washington, Pennsylvania) [thru 8.17]
Winemakers’ Cookoff (Paso Robles, California)
Zurich Street Parade (Zurich, Switzerland)
Feast Days
Aart (Muppetism)
Anton Losenko (Artology)
Bessus (Christian; Saint)
Blaan, Bishop of Kinngaradha among the Picts, in Scotland (Christian; Saint)
Blane (Roman Catholic Church)
Day of Wandering (Shamanism)
Deusdedit (Christian; Saint)
Dominic ( (Christian; Saint) [Managua, Nicaragua]
Geraint of Dumnonia (Christian; Saint)
Ghanta Karan Day (Nepal; Everyday Wicca)
Irwin Corey Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Klopstock (Positivist; Saint)
Laurence (Christian; Martyr)
Lawrence Dieba (Ancient Latvia)
Lawrence of Rome (Christian; Saint) [brewers, maltsters] *
Lazy Day (Pastafarian)
Mark Doty (Writerism)
Multiversal Underwear Day (Discordian)
Myrdden Emrys (a.k.a. Merlin; Celtic Book of Days)
Nicola Saggio (Christian; Saint)
Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque (Christian; Saint) [Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines]
Oats and Maize Day (Pagan)
Opalia (Ancient Rome; Goddess of Agriculture)
Our Lady of Good Success of Parañaque [Philippines]
Philomena
Purifying Sacred Bath Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Susan Dorothea White (Artology)
Suzanne Collins (Writerism)
Thomas Kidd (Artology)
Tony Ross (Artology)
William Harnett (Artology)
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Double Seventh Festival (a.k.a. Qi Xi Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day or Feast of the Milky Way; China) [7th Day, 7th Month]
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [31 of 53]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
ABC (TV Network; 1948)
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Film; 1984)
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Film; 1994)
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1934)
Bird Anonymous (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)
BlackkKlansman (Film; 2018)
The Bourne Legacy (Film; 2012)
Busted Blossoms (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)
Candid Camera (TV Series; 1948)
The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli (Novel; 1949)
Duck Pimples (Disney Cartoon; 1945)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Chamber Music; 1787)
Exhibit Piece, bby Philip K. Dick (Short Story; 1954)
Flatliners (Film; 1990)
The Frog Pond (Ub Iwerks Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)
Have Space Suit—Will Travel, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1958)
In a Lonely Place, by Dorothy B. Hughes (Novel; 1947)
Insatiable (TV Series; 2018)
Insect to Injury (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1956)
Kentucky Fried Movie (Film; 1977)
Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason, by Michel Foucault (Philosophical Theory; 1961)
Magic Bus, by The Who (Song; 1968)
The Meg (Film; 2018)
Monkey Meat (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)
Ocean’s Eleven (Film; 1960)
Off the Wall, by Michael Jackson (Album; 1979)
Osmosis Jones (Animated Film; 2001)
The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1945)
Red Dawn (Film; 1984)
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)
Roar, by Katy Perry (Song; 2013)
Romeo in Rhythm 9MGM Cartoon; 1940)
The Saint Returns, by Fleming Lee (Short Stories; 1968) [Saint #40]
Stardust (Film; 2007)
Symphony No. 41, (a.k.a. Jupiter Symphony), completed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Symphony; 1788)
The Tee Bird (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)
The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1962)
The Two Jakes (Film; 1990)
Wigs on the Green, by Nancy Mitford (Novel; 1935)
Today’s Name Days
Astrid, Lars, Laurentius, Laurenz (Austria)
Asterija, Kruno, Krunoslava, Laura, Lovorka, Lovro, Zvjezdan (Croatia)
Vavřinec (Czech Republic)
Laurentius (Denmark)
Laar, Laur, Lauri, Laurits, Lauro (Estonia)
Lasse, Lassi, Lauri (Finland)
Laurent (France)
Astrid, Lars, Laurenz (Germany)
Evlampia, Ippolytos, Iro, Iron, Laura, Lavrentios (Greece)
Lőrinc (Hungary)
Lorenzo (Italy)
Brencis, Inuta, Labrencis, Lorencs (Latvia)
Aistė, Asterija, Astra, Laurynas, Normantas (Lithuania)
Lars, Lasse, Lorents (Norway)
Asteria, Bernard, Bogdan, Borys, Filomena, Laurencjusz, Prochor, Wawrzyniec, Wierzchosław (Poland)
Vavrinec (Slovakia)
Lorenzo (Spain)
Lars (Sweden)
Larvin, Lawrence (Ukraine)
Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 223 of 2024; 143 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 6 of Week 32 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 8 of 28]
Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 7 (Bing-Wu)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 6 Av 5784
Islamic: 4 Safar 1446
J Cal: 13 Purple; Sixday [13 of 30]
Julian: 28 July 2024
Moon: 32%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 26 Dante (8th Month) [Klopstock]
Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 52 of 94)
Week: 1st Full Week of August
Zodiac: Leo (Day 20 of 31)
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MAY 31, 2024 JACKIE ANDRES All photos by Robert Bredvad, courtesy of Praise Shadows Art Gallery The most famous goat in the history of Boston was named Skellig Mör. During the early 1900s, Skellig Mör’s name plastered headlines as an arduous legal battle for his custody ensued. The famed goat was born in Killorglin, a town in County Kerry, Ireland. Prior to being bought by Americans and taken…
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Tomorrow's the day people!
K-Fest kicks off and I am so excited to say I will once again be a part of it.
I have so many works to show off, all coming from my work on the Candinomicon, so a lot of weird colourful candy creations.
So if you find yourself in Kerry this weekend, why not stop on by Killorglin and enjoy all the wonderful things happening as part of K-Fest 2024!
It runs from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June.
#art #artist #artistsportrait #festival #fest #kfest #exhibition #artshow #candy #sweets #candinomicon #irishart #irishartist #dublinart #dublinartist #shamelessselfpromotion #lorcancassidy
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