What we’re about
This is primarily an outdoor group for people who are interested in day or evening activity in outdoor venues such as ancient sites or sacred places. We will do tours weekends away and walks. Through this medium we will explore the heavens via stargazing or photography .
Ireland can trace its history way back beyond the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Pyramids with built evidence in form of burial mounds like the one at Newgrange. Which is aligned to the Winter Solstice on the 21st of December when the first rays of the rising sun track the spiral patterns and symbols on the stones to illuminate the burial chamber at the back of the tomb. This perfect alignment constructed by ancient astronomers some 5000 years ago is still working and draws visitors from all over the world to witness this unique solar event each year. No one knows for sure the purpose of Newgrange, whether it was a solar observatory or a burial site or both, but it is only one of hundreds throughout Ireland. Whatever their purpose, oral legends about Druids and Celtic Gods and Goddesses were absorbed by Christianity with many of the finest churches, abbeys and monastic sites in Ireland having been built on these ancient sites with pagan origins.... We will visit burial sites , ghostly places , Dolmens stone circles , ancient caves and fairye forts . These will awaken our celtic DNA and help us see our rich history.
We will use mythology story telling and stellar observations on our walks and tours . These will encourage us to be mindful and create a sense of well being
This is an all island membership to encourage positive emotional well being and resilience.
We may have a voluntary contribution of a few Euros after each event .
We hope you will enjoy this new meetup group
