Coill na Taibhse

Celebrating the ancient pagan Celtic festival of Samhain, ‘The Haunted Wood’ ('Coill na Taibhse' in Gaelige) is a playful reworking of a traditional Irish jig by the same name.
Drawing on the origins of the tune, Eimear created this amusing text of unearthly images that might be found in a dark woods at Samhain: A white crow, a blind owl, a searching shadow, all ultimately dancing to the wild flames of Tlachtga’s bonfire on the Hill of Tara.

Oiche Shamhna (Samhain Night) is the night when the portal to the other world is fully open, and the connection with all spirits is believed to be possible. This ancient festival became known worldwide as Halloween.

From the album 'Breath Upon the Flame' with the Dublin Brass Ensemble

Composer - Eimear Quinn
Video - Eimear Quinn
Vocals - Eimear Quinn
Harp - Geraldine O'Dogherty
Violin - Síubhan Ní Ghríofa
Viola - Marie Louise Bowe

Audio master copyright - William Palmer Music & Emtertainment

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[TaleOfTheToaster]

A talent that hasn't faded at all over the last 30 years, this is wonderfully peaceful and I need not understand a word to enjoy it ❤

[ChrisSunHwa]

Creepy as well as lovely! Where can I find the lyrics, please?