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May Coyle

A Ritual Celebration of Brigid and the Festival of Imbolc May Coyle, originally from the West of Ireland, has lived in North Louth for many years. She has been a spiritual teacher for over 30 years using art, music and dance to free the spirit to celebrate life in all its wonder. She has a particular interest in ancient Ireland and how her stories, myths and artifacts can re-awaken us to the beauty of our being. May is an Aura-Soma Colour and Sacred Dance Teacher. May has been part of the Team leading the Ritual Celebration of Brigid and the Festival of Imbolc at the festival closing ceremony for several years.

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Read more about the article Una Casey

Una Casey

St. Brigid’s Cross Making Workshops Una Casey has lived in the parish of Faughart all her life and is an award winning weaver of St.Brigid’s Crosses. Una learnt to make the traditional cross from rushes as a child, but over the years has made crosses from many different materials including straw and paper. Una is well known for her workshops in Cross Making and has taught children and adults all over Ireland how to make the wonderful symbol of St. Brigid. Una has an amazing collection of St.Brigid’s Crosses dating back to the 1950s, which she displays at her workshops.

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Directions to Ravensdale Community Centre, Ravensdale, Dundalk

Ravensdale Community Centre, Ravensdale, A91 P297 From the M1 going North Take Exit 18 and go around the first small roundabout and across the bridge.Take the first exit off the large roundabout signed for Ravensdale.Go through the next small roundabout, direction Ravensdale.Travel for 1.2milesTurn right where the road curves left – signposted Ravensdale and Ravensdale Equestrian Centre. Continue on this road until you come to a T Junction.Turn right at the T Junction and travel for about 400 metres – you will see church a school on the left hand side of road.The Community Centre is directly behind the school. (Dulargy National School)  From the M1 going South. Take Exit 19 and follow the signs for Ravensdale.Travel approx 1 .4 miles you…

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Directions to Lisnawilly House, Mount Avenue, Dundalk

Lisnawilly House, Mount Avenue, Dundalk, Eircode: A91 T08F From the M1 going North Take Exit 17 and go through 2 small roundabouts onto the N53 and travel for 0.5 miles until you see the 50 kms speed sign.  You turn right immediately after this on to Mount Avenue.  Drive straight for approximately 1 mile and you should see an ESB Sub Station on your left and Lisnawilly House is opposite this so turn right here for Lisnawilly House, Mount Avenue (Starting Point for the Pilgrimage) From the M1 going South. Take Exit 17 and turn left at the top of the sliproad onto the N53 and travel for 0.5 miles until you see the 50 kms speed sign.  You turn…

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