In the shadow of Ben Bulben a rowan tree leans, listening to the glistening waters
I created Sacred Ireland tours after decades of traveling to Ireland’s sacred sites, both as an Irish resident and citizen from 2008, and on countless precious previous visits. Moreover, my research as a writer and my personal network of knowledgeable friends prompted me to share my insights. Thus for instance, my understanding of an international ley-line system led me to highlight the the megalithic cairns of Sligo, the Lough Crew Cairns and the wonderful sites in the Boyne Valley.
From 2023 I am ceasing to offer live tours and instead am offering tailor-made guide notes for your personal group or solo itinerary. There are many options for your itinerary so here I present a typical Sacred Sites Itinerary which would include detailed guide notes for
Dublin and the Boyne Valley sites of Sacred Ireland
If you are flying into Dublin, we can start in your Sacred Ireland tour in Dublin’s Trinity College! Admire and discuss the Book of Kells and the art forms of many other wonderful manuscripts on display of the Golden Age of the Celts. Moving onto the Boyne Valley, we pay more attention than other tours would to the unspoilt and under-excavated site of Dowth. There has been little excavation here. Thus it is more natural and accessible, and yet somehow it is far more mysterious. You will appreciate the context of the landscape by continuing your journey on foot to Newgrange from Dowth. This affords a magical walk along the Boyne. Then the journey continues onto the Hill of Tara, where the ancient high Kings were inaugurated, and where the myths of Ireland’s races still linger, and the faery realms still reign….
Lough Gur a jewel in Sacred Ireland
The Burren the spiritual essence of Sacred Ireland
We continue your Sacred Ireland tour by visiting some the hauntingly beautiful hermitages of early monks in the Burren. Early Christian sites are often very special to visit, as the early Christians were very connected to the divinity found in nature. There are also many burial cairns and tombs in the Burren, far more in terms of density that in the rest of Ireland. In Jackie’s books you may read of their significance.
legendary cairn
Thor Ballylee
County Sligo for ancient Sacred Ireland
County Donegal for early Christianity
Fairy Sites
On a visit to Ireland it is possible to immerse yourself in the other-worldliness of Ireland’s natural landscapes. The so-called fairies dwell in a subtle plane, or dimension, of reality that is not the same as the human plane of reality. When you leave the cities behind it becomes obvious to many visitors that Ireland exudes a strong fairy presence.
Often people can sense a small enchanting area in the countryside where devic energies are strong. This means the creative forces of nature and the the earth are so magnetically potent they can move your heart. Devic beings carry higher vibrations than fairies. In Irish they are known as the legendary Sidhe.
Traditional music makes a large contribution to the understanding of the magical land of Ireland. Indeed, throughout the world traditional music captures the essence of the land, and without a doubt Irish music captures the hearts of many for its luminous spirit and enchanting airs. It is through music that the land is captured in its essence. Fortunately, it is easy to find places where regular Irish music sessions are held
Please contact me with your interests so I can devise your tour for you.