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Lughnasadh

August 1

	Pagan Parenting
		Lughnassa, or Lammas, is generally celebrated on or about August 1st in the Northern Hemisphere.
		The wheat is ready for harvest, and we do lots of baking today.
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	www.musicforthegoddess.com /parent/sun_moon/lugh.html (620 words)

	Druidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Over time, however, Lughnassa and later, Imbolc, began to gain more importance and were celebrated more often.
		Lughnassa was the midsummer festival, when the Celts celebrated the beginning of the harvest season and the peak of summer.
		Over time, Lughnassa was Christianized and became the holiday known as Lammas (Loaf Mass) - celebrated when the first loaves of bread from the harvest were laid at the alter and offered to God.
	www.artorusrex.com /Britain_Cambria/Religion/druidism.htm (2200 words)

	The Press Democrat- Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Pam O'Flynn, owner of The Rose restaurant in Santa Rosa, recalls that her Irish mother was a "pretty horrible cook" most of the year.
		However, in Lughnassa (August), her culinary skill was magically transformed by the season's fresh fruit.
		"Lughnassa did something to her cooking that it seemed we waited all year for," she writes.
	www.feastbistro.com /press/blackberries.html (1807 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - JJFanagh's Limerick Travel Page
		Every alternate August (or late July, depending on the moon) prize cattle were brought for judging and sale, huge competitive contests drew wrestlers, riders and chariot drivers (and one must also assume, many young couples together).
		These Lughnassa festivals served Munster, it is estimated, from about 300 BC until about 500 AD.
		More recent stories, focussed on the deep waters of Lough Gur and the nearby presence of both the pale goddess Aine and her sunny sister Graine, led to stories of a local lord falling in love with Aine and being drawn into the underworld with her.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/72354/48097 (462 words)

	~~History of Witchcraft~~ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Spring Equinox and Beltaine, sometimes called "May Day," were fertility festivals.
		The Summer Solstice, known as Lughnassa, celebrated the glory of the Sun and the powers of nature.
		Lughnassa, the Fall Equinox, and Samhain, were considered as Celtic harvest festivals.
	www.enchantedmists.org /Tales2.html (924 words)

	Scottish Folklore
		Belteine marks the beginning of the summer season, the element of which is fire, and the symbol of which is the spear emanating from a mouth in a face of brass…or so it was said to have been.
		Of course, throughout the summer season there were blessings of seed, of land and as the sheep were shorn, the wool would be washed and carded,spun and dyed by the women.
		Lughnassa up to Samhuinn [SAH veen] (Hallowe’en) was reckoned to be the Autumnal season.
	www.siol-nan-gaidheal-usa.com /folklore.htm (3689 words)

	Coven Sowing Circle: For Witches, Sabbat & Esbat Rituals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Lughnassa is the name for the Irish holiday which commemorates the funeral games held by the sun god Lugh to honor his foster mother Taillte.
		The reason we chose Lughnassa instead of Lammas is because it occurs at the same time but it's not really a seasonal thing.
		We wanted to have a celebration at this time because of it's place between mid-summer and harvest, and because there are so many prominent holidays in the winter-fall-spring we sometimes forget that our long summer is a time to frolic and celebrate also.
	www.covensowingcircle.org /for_witches/sabbats_n_esbats/intro.html (802 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - JJFanagh's Homepage
		Overlooked from the north by Cnoc Greine and Knockfennel, Lough Gur has not only the remains of continuous human habitation since the Bronze age, but also several stone circles including Grange Lios, the largest in all Ireland.
		Lough Gur was also the setting for the third-year Lughnassa festivals, for which all of southwest Ireland gathered here in early August.
		Kings and queens sat on a stone grandstand atop Cnoc Greine, watching chariots race a mile and a third plank-covered course around the west end of the lake.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/72354 (410 words)

	Coven Sowing Circle: For Witches, Lughnassa Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This is a Celebration & Ritual for Lughnassa.
		The format for this Lughnassa celebration is a festival of games, song and summertime activities all performed in a sacred space blessed by Sea and Sun.
		Here are several introspective and explorative activities that can be performed prior to the celebration which may help them become more aware of their gut feelings about Lughnassa.
	www.covensowingcircle.org /for_witches/sabbats_n_esbats/6_lughnassa/lughnassa_festival.html (1093 words)

	The Best Reviews: Janeen O'Kerry, Daughter Of Gold Review
		At the Lughnassa Fair, Bryan is attracted to Niamh and her to him.
		However, he only offers a fourteen day mating as his Lughnassa sister, but she wants all or nothing.
		Meanwhile, Ardal sees Niamh as a trophy to be won when he out mans his cousin.
	thebestreviews.com /review23910 (505 words)

	Layne . Ivy . Lohan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Layne performs the Lughnassa Rite at the Grotto for her tribe.
		The Walker explains his judgement of Bitter-Cup for his Fostern challenge, Layne sits on the panel judging him.
		Layne brings Eoghan to the Sept Compound, where he performs the Rite of Contrition on Leonard.
	www.nnaerie.net /surreality/layne/logs0803.html (45 words)

	Cultural Celebrations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Call Cara for time and location or if you are interested in planning at 612-721-5745.
		Lughnassa is a time to celebrate what we have accomplished and to honor the children.
		Join us in community to honor this season’s emphasis on reaping the benefits of our individual and communal work.
	www.ppcwc.org /Member%20Services%20-%20European%20American.htm (471 words)

	WWW Discussion Board
		As I said in the other thread, before I start any piece of turning I informally dedicate each piece of work to the Celtic god Lugh.
		I do this for two reasons - firstly because his day is my birthday (Lughnassa or Lammas) and secondly because he was known to be a superb craftsman - turning his hand to many crafts.
		I have researched him and know his story (well one version of it) and feel very drawn to him.
	www.wordswork.net /rae/messages/messages/1/494.html?ThursdayNovember1120040804am (364 words)

	Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru: Swyddfa'r Llywydd: Y Pwyllgor Diwylliant, y Gymraeg a Chwaraeon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In any country’s policy for theatre it is important to get the right balance of classic texts and new writing productions.
		Recent plays such as Dancing and Lughnassa, Stones in His Pockets, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Weir and many more have been widely produced throughout the world – some have been made into films.
		All this adds to the body of modern Irish work which includes the earlier writings of Sean O’Cassey, Eugene O’Neill, Brendan Behan etc. This highlights the profile of Ireland as a vibrant, diverse and proud cultural nation.
	www.cymru.gov.uk /keypubassemcultwelsport/content/emw-rspnd/hijinx-w.htm (805 words)

	FictionPress.Com Story : Selkie Queen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		They tend to be solemn and wise, though they are fond of parties and dancing on the proper occasions.
		They always hold great feasts on Imbolc (February 2), Beltane (May 1), Lughnassa (August 1), and Samhain (November 1), as well as Midsummer and Midwinter.
		At these times, humans are often invited into Faery, sometimes returning home and sometimes not, but always changed in some way by their time among the faery.
	www.fictionpress.com /read.php?storyid=1723111 (847 words)

	Layne . Ivy . Lohan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The breeze that tumbles in from the surrounding woods is warm, calm, catching and swirling within the confines of the trees.
		Preparations for Lughnassa are scattered around the Grotto in some semblance of order...
		Sheaves of wheat hang at irregular intervals around the perimeter, upon either side of the stream.
	www.nnaerie.net /surreality/layne/080703.html (2507 words)

	Susan Reed: Modern Druid Groups Part 6b
		OBOD has both seasonal rituals and various rituals for each grade to introduce the student to experiences taught within a grade or to mark progress within a grade.
		There are no ritual tools required for all rituals, nor is there a set way to physically prepare the ritual space that applies to all rituals.
		The ritual calendar includes: Samhain, Alban Arthan (winter solstice), Imbolc, Alban Eilir (spring equinox), Beltane, Alban Hefin (summer solstice), Lughnassa, and Alban Elfed (fall equinox).
	www.nachtanz.org /SReed/mod_druids6b.html (1779 words)

	Taos Daily - Horse Fly; The alternative news source for Taos, New Mexico
		Wednesday, Aug. 2: This is the traditional Lughnassa (lamas) day, one of the fire festivals.
		The real astrological day for Lughnassa this year is Aug. 7, when the Sun is exact midpoint between Summer Solstice and Vernal Equinox (15 degrees Leo).
		Also Lughnassa is a day when the veils are thinâ”listen to your dreams, whispers in the wind, observe cloud formations, etc.â”for THE ANSWER.
	www.taosdaily.com /index.php?fuseaction=home.viewarticle&article_id=1461 (1535 words)

	Rockaway Theatre Has Hit Show
		The first couple to arrive, the Gormans, hear a gunshot, and rumors start swirling around from that moment forward.
		Ken Coughlin, who plays Ken Gorman, was last seen in the RTC production of "Dancing at Lughnassa", where he played Father Jack.
		Then, as now, he did a very professional acting job, playing the part of a man trying to keep the party going and care for his best friend at the same time.
	www.rockawave.com /news/2000/0624/Society&Community/Rockaway_Theatre_Has_Hit_Show0624.html (558 words)

	Wyld Wytches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This was the time when they honoured thier ancestors, thier loved ones who where resting in summerland.
		Samhain was followed by the winter Solstice which was celebrated like a lot of people now celebrate Christmas, next came the spring Equinox and Beltane, Lughnassa, the summer Solstice another harvest festival celebrated the power of nature.
		The Autumn Equinox or Mabon was the final harvest festival of the year.
	uk.msnusers.com /WyldWytches/paganism.msnw (278 words)

	Lughnassa
		AncientWorlds > Celtia > Clan Cumhaill > Lughnassa
		It is the hope of the cean fine and the Rig Damhna that the Cumhaill will be well represented at the Lughnassa games.
		May the warriors meet their foes and earn for themselves the glory and the honor of the day, As Friend or Foe, the Clan Cumhaill await you!
	ancientworlds.net /381299 (97 words)

	DAUGHTER OF GOLD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		She offers a riddle to see who the winner will be among her suitors.
		Bryan offers her a fourteen-day love affair, as his Lughnassa sister, but she wants more than that.
		Ardal enjoys competition and would love to beat out his cousin for Niamh, because he thinks his cousin is weaker due to the fact that he has compassion for people and animals.
	www.roundtablereviews.com /roundtable/Archives/okerryjaneen1405.htm (249 words)

	Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF
		(Based of the ADF Simple Rite and the StoneCreed Grove Lughnassa Rite and performed by Kirk Thomas and Steve Sampson on Windmill Hill, near Avebury, UK)
		I have come to do as the wise ancients did, to keep the rites of Lughnassa, the First Harvest, The Victory of the Growth, the Gathering of the Folk in Peace.
		Now is the beginning of the Time of Ripening, when the labor of the Folk brings the Land to bear, when the Power of the Sun gives itself to the Power of the Earth.
	www.ssg-adf.org /rituals/SimpleLughnassadhRite.htm (1347 words)

	Lughnassa
		AncientWorlds > Celtia > Clan Cumhaill > Lughnassa
		It is the hope of the cean fine and the Rig Damhna that the Cumhaill will be well represented at the Lughnassa games.
		May the warriors meet their foes and earn for themselves the glory and the honor of the day, As Friend or Foe, the Clan Cumhaill await you!
	www.ancientworlds.net /381299 (97 words)

	Pagan Pictures-F.A.Q. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Pagans generally celebrate holidays that honor the change of the seasons and the yearly journey of the Earth around the sun.
		Many Pagans celebrate the ancient Celtic holidays of Samhain (October 31), Imbolc (February 2), Beltaine (May 1), and Lughnassa (August 2).
		They also celebrate the summer and winter solstices along with the spring and fall equinoxes.
	www.paganpictures.com /faq.htm (1183 words)

	Dingle Way - Brandon and Cloghane
		There are often music sessions to be found in most of the local pubs at night.
		When booking accommodation, it is important to take into consideration that the Lughnassa Festival takes place in the village during the last weekend in July.
		There is also the popular Brandon Regatta that is held on the last Sunday in August.
	www.dingleway.net /dingle_way_towns/cloghane.shtml (317 words)

	Ovates Report
		I also try to consider the context in which the runes were cast.
		This cast was made at the groves Lughnassa Rite.
		Our rites celebrate the Marriage of Lugh Lamfaddah to the Goddess of Sovereignty.
	www.sassafrasgrove.org /omens/or_lugh_02.htm (537 words)

	August (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The actual Heathen name of the festival is no really know.
		In England and Scotland it is known as "Lammas" and in Ireland as "Lughnassa." In Germany it marked the beginning of harvest was always both and offering and a bidding for a good harvest to follow, safe from hail and other dangers.
		In Iceland, it was a time of airs, which were particularly marked by the sport of horse fighting.
	www.earth-dancing.com /august2253.htm (590 words)

	iBrattleboro - Brattleboro community news and discussion for Brattleboro, VT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		At Beltane, the springtime "cross-quarter" day, Aine's Hill or Cnoc Aine was the site of a great cattle purification, as hundreds of cows and bulls were driven up the hill to be purified by Brighid's fires.
		A similar hill six miles to the east was home to the great summer festival of Lughnassa.
		It is in this region that our investigations are taking place...
	www.ibrattleboro.com /calendar_event.php?mode=&eid=20050320073345827 (244 words)

	Beliefnet.com
		I know this one best because its the one I have the most experience with.
		The other three are (hoping to get them in the right order): February 1st Imbolc (immolk); May 1st Beltane; August 1st Lammas or Lughnassa (loo-nassa).
		Many of you will recognize Beltane, I should expect.
	about.beliefnet.com /boards/message_list.asp?boardID=20046&discussionID=101856 (1024 words)

	Colin "Amadan"'s Profile - tribe.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		I run my own custom and artisan leathercraft buisness, Amadan Creations, as a way to make $ doing what I love (dressing pretty girls up in crazy leather outfits)
		So, on this, the end of Lughnassa, I had an interesting day.
		I made a bunch of stuff, which is neither here nor there, and then found myself entering into the early evening.
	people.tribe.net /amadan?_click_path=Application[tribe].Person[57f79384-99b9-4ea7-8efa-efea476b0c56] (572 words)

	The Sacred Hearth \| Living a magical life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Or the first full moon in Leo or the end of the first harvest.
		Names- Lughnassadh, Lughnassa, Lammas, Loafmass, Nos Gwyl Awst, First Harvest, Sabbat of the First Fruits, August Eve, Lammastide, Harvest Home, Ceresalia, Feast of Bread, Festival of Green Corn, Feast of Cardenas, Cornucopia, Thingtide, Elembiuos.
		This was my favorite first harvest meal back when I ate dead things.
	www.sacredhearth.com (842 words)

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