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Sea Stallion to return to Denmark
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/07/04 - 22:11. Irish | Nautical | ScandanavianThe Sea Stallion, the replica of the Danish longship which sailed from Denmark to Ireland in 2007, is scheduled to be returned to Denmark for exhibition.
Scots find origins in Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/06/27 - 12:35. 601 CE and Earlier | Irish | ScottishHistorians believe that Scotland was colonized by Irish tribes in the 3rd and 4th centuries C.E. Magnus Linklater of the Times Online offers a glimpse of early Scottish history.
African beads found at medieval Irish archaeological dig
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/06/25 - 16:53. 601 CE to 700 CE | African | Irish | Jewelry/LapidaryArchaeologists working at Newtwopothouse, a site near Cork, Ireland, have discovered African beads among the medieval artifacts, showing that the Irish were carrying out trade with North Africa at the time.
Irish town emerges as Viking trade center
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/17 - 20:57. 801 CE to 900 CE | BBC News | Irish | ScandanavianExcavation for a highway by-pass have unearthed evidence of a Viking trading center in Woodstown in County Waterford, Ireland. Over 5,000 artifacts have so far been discovered dating to the year 860.
"Magical" Irish towers
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/04/19 - 20:58. Architecture and Construction | IrishIn an article on his blog, writer Philip Coppens discusses the "mysterious round Irish towers," an Irish medieval architectural phenomenon. The article is entitled Round towers: needles in magical landscape?
Right castle, wrong stone?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/03/28 - 16:38. Castles | Irish | StoneworkNew research at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland points to the possibility that the stone kissed by millions may not be the "Blarney Stone" of legend.
[OUT] Irish Dinner and a Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/03/18 - 20:44. Armoured Combat | Irish | Outlands2008/03/21 - 18:00
2008/03/21 - 21:00
US/Mountain
For all you Celts (even just for a day!) out there, in celebration of St. Patty's Day, an Irish Dinner & A Tourney!
When:
March 21, 2008
6:00pm to 9pm
Where:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W 6th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(see directions below)
Why:
Because Irish eyes are smiling, but also to welcome our
newcomers!
Who:
Your autocrat for this D&T is Lady Maire Dooley
Barony of Caerthe (Golden, Colorado)
Teribus to perform in Midrealm
Submitted by Nevik on Tue, 2008/03/11 - 12:13. Celtic | French | Irish | Middle | Performing Arts | Scottish | SpanishTeribus (featuring Midrealm drummer Nevik) will be performing their first concert within the borders of the Barony of Fenix in the Middle Kingdom on March 22, 2008.
Persona Questions
Submitted by Guinevere Maire on Thu, 2007/12/13 - 20:39. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | SCA | Irish | Persona ResearchI am in the process of developing my persona. I have gone so far as to create a bit of background for my persona (Guinevere's parents). I have a couple of questions reguarding Guinevere's mother:
Time period: 1499 A`ine has been educated by a Welsh man, Phelip. Phelip comes to A`ine's rescue. They get married with the blessing of A`ine's Father. A`ine and Phelip move to Wales because of the growing unrest between the Protestant and Cathloic's.
Viking boat to be lifted from Irish river
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/07/27 - 12:02. Irish | Nautical | ScandanavianA longboat, dating to the Viking era, is soon to be lifted from the River Boyne in Drogheda, Ireland. It is the first such discovery in Ireland.
Voyage of the Sea Stallion
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/07/08 - 01:03. 801 CE to 900 CE | 901 CE to 1000 CE | Archaeology | BBC News | Irish | Nautical | Scandanavian | WoodworkingOn July 1, 2007, a crew of 65 men and women set sail from Denmark to Dublin on a reconstructed Viking warship called the Sea Stallion. The project's goal was to recreate the journey of the Viking raiding parties.
Tara still on the "Crisis List"
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/06/30 - 22:57. Architecture and Construction | IrishIreland's historic Hill of Tara has been added to the world's 100 most-endangered heritage sites due to plans to build a motorway in close proximity to the archaeological sites.
Laser technology may unlock the secrets of the Book of Kells
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007/06/28 - 18:14. 801 CE to 900 CE | Irish | Scribal Arts21st century laser technology will be used over the next two years to analyze Ireland's famous Book of Kells, a 9th century gospel housed at Trinity College in Dublin. Experts hope that analysis of the pigments may shed new light on medieval Irish trade routes.
Celtic temple discovered near Tara
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/05/18 - 20:03. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | Irish | PaganismIn an interview with Conor Newman, an archaeology professor at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Melissa Block of NPR's All Things Considered learns about the recent discovery of a celtic temple near Ireland's Tara.
Grand Thing
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/04/11 - 13:45. An Tir | Arts and Sciences | Irish | Martial Activities | Scandanavian2007/05/25 - 13:00
2007/05/28 - 13:00
US/Pacific
The Barony of Stromgard and the village of Bjorgvin would like to invite you the Second Grand Thing. This will be a period event focusing on Norse and Irish traditions of the Viking era with fighting, contests, games and a Grand Feast! There will be a multi-weapons tournament, a Viking raiders tournament of ships, and a monastery raid where you keep what booty you can escape with.
There will be contests in, axe/spear throwing, archery, wrestling and more. We will repeat the siege-cooking contest "Barbarians at the Gate" the Norsemen are coming! Bring whatever you need to feed 20 warriors and maybe they will go away, leftovers will be used at the feast. Many contests and games for children of all ages so come join us. Site has water, electric, and bathrooms with pay showers.
Barony of Stromgard (Stevenson, Washington)
Ceilidh in the Shire of Dun Ard
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/03/27 - 20:06. Arts and Sciences | Calontir | Irish | Martial Activities2007/04/14 - 08:00
2007/04/15 - 08:00
US/Central
Join us for Ceilidh. There will be an archery competition with moving targets, an Arts and a Science competition, and of course lots and lots of fighting. We’ll have Scottish highland games run by Lord Corwyn MacCamie and an excellent feast will be prepared by Lady Ishmala Hatun bint Johara.
There will be an Inn for lunch and Bardic in the evening.
Where: Hunt Lodge, Ft Leavenworth, KS
Shire of Dun Ard (Ft Leavenworth, Kansas)
TaraWatch strives to save sacred site
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/03/27 - 19:22. Archaeology | Irish | Media | Modern SocietyAn online campaign to save the historic Hill of Tara in Ireland has been created. TaraWatch is hoping to collect enough money to pay for a professional archaeological assessment of the M3 motorway at the site.
Scholar believes St. Patrick in Ireland earlier than 5th century
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007/03/22 - 15:33. 601 CE and Earlier | Christianity | Irish | LinguisticsCeltic scholar and linguist Daniel Melia believes that St. patrick may have preached his message to the Irish 50 years earlier than previously believed. The earlier time period would place the saint within provincial Roman society rather than during tribal invasions.
Thomas Whitehart to be featured on Weekend America
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/03/16 - 16:42. Audio/Podcast | Caid | Interview | Irish | Media | NPR | Performing ArtsCaidan storyteller THL Thomas Whitehart, also known as True Thomas the Storyteller, will be featured in the Saturday March 17, 2007 edition of Public Radio's Weekend America. His segment will cover Irish lore and storytelling.
Heatherwyne March Hare
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/03/14 - 18:34. Armoured Combat | Caid | Irish | Youth Activities2007/03/17 - 08:00
2007/03/17 - 17:00
US/Pacific
Join children of all ages as Heatherwyne hosts the annual March Hare Event for the Children of Caid. The day’s merriment includes an Egg Hunt, Youth Combat, spring craft, Raffle table and a Leprechaun chase. The wee folk are about, this St. Patrick’s Day, and the stories of Irish folklore will be told. The best use of the “wearing o’the green” garb will be awarded. The March Hare himself will hop in to bringing joy to one and all.
Heatherwyne (La Verne, California)
Winter's Gate Irish Revel
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/03/09 - 18:55. Arts and Sciences | Brewing and Vinting | Games and Gambling | Irish | West | Youth Activities2007/03/17 - 11:00
2007/03/17 - 23:00
US/Alaska
Hear ye! Hear ye! Come one, come all to revel in the splendors of Ireland on our great day of heritage. We invite you all to cast off the cold and dreary white of winter and enjoy the succulent greens of soon-to-arrive spring. The hearth will be warm and fighting will commence before we can all sit down to feast on whatever is left after the table top siege is done. That's right; build and bring your own tabletop (food) siege weapons, decorated either in the style of the Irish defenders or the invading English, Scotts, or Vikings. Remember that the food fight will be held with
Shire of Winter's Gate (North Pole, Alaska)
History Channel chronicles Saint Patrick's Day
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/03/04 - 01:31. History Channel | Irish | Media | Video AlbumThe History Channel has collected material on the history of Saint Patrick's Day on its website. The site includes a short video.
Early Gaelic dress article online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/02/20 - 23:50. Celtic | Costuming | IrishFinnacan Dub (Scott Barrett) has published an extensive article entitled Early Gaelic Dress: an Introduction in Adobe Acrobat™ (PDF) format.
Irish Feast & Ithra
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/02/16 - 01:20. An Tir | Arts and Sciences | Equestrian Combat | Irish | Performing Arts | Youth Activities2007/04/07 - 09:00
2007/04/07 - 23:00
US/Pacific
On April 7th, the Shire of Rivers Bend and the University of Ithra invite you to Irish Feast & Ithra!! This event will be held at Shekinah Christian Center in Longview, WA. Irish Feast & Ithra has a pirate theme this year!
Bardic, A&S competitions, and children's equestrian activities will also be performed throughout the day. For the most up to date event information, please go to the Shire website:
Shire of Rivers Bend (Longview, Washington)
Tara Brooch: a national treasure
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/02/12 - 20:22. 701 CE to 800 CE | Irish | Jewelry/LapidaryWriting for Now Online, Michelle Lynch looks at the famous Tara Brooch, one of the great treasures in the National Museum of Ireland that "makes the heart sing."
Marriage, divorce and whiskey in Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/02/07 - 22:29. 601 CE and Earlier | Christianity | Cooking | Irish | Legal HistoryThe February 2007 issue of the Chivalry Sports online newsletter includes two new articles: Marriage and Divorce Laws in Early Medieval Ireland and A recipe for Irish Whiskey Cake.
Cá Bhfuil Na Gaeilg eoirí?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2007/01/17 - 09:04. Guardian | Irish | LinguisticsCá Bhfuil Na Gaeilg eoirí? (English translation: Where are all the Gaelic speakers?) Some are still in Ireland where 25% of the population claims to speak the language. Manchán Magan of the Guardian looks at the history of Gaelic and sets out on a trek to see who speaks it.
British history timeline
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/01/09 - 21:11. English | Irish | Scottish | WelshThe website timeref.com is designed to help understand the Middle Ages in Britain (800-1499 C.E.) by way of a timeline, maps and links to related subjects.
Over 20,000 hope for shot at Winter Solstice in Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/01/06 - 23:59. 601 CE and Earlier | Irish | Paganism | Places of Worship | Reuters | Stonework27,000 people applied recently for a chance to celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Stone Age tomb in Newgrange, Ireland. Only 100 won the honor. Andrew Bushe has the story.
1100-Year-Old Viking Boat Discovered in Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/09/22 - 10:47. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Irish | Nautical | ScandanavianArchaeologists working on a trench near Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, have discovered a 10-foot-long, wooden boat believed to be from the Viking era. The craft may have been a cargo carrier or a fishing boat.
