Tracing the Cailleach – Myths, megaliths and astronomy – a talk by Anthony Murphy

This is a recording of the talk given by Anthony Murphy at the Loughcrew Megalithic Centre on Bealtaine 2018 (May 6th).

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[stasiusclay]

I know the Loughcrew area quite well. In all my wandering I always feel Patrick's town is the most intriguing, though there isn't much left it, alot of the ancient walkways and some monuments are still intact (not marked on maps, even old ones generally). It was suppose to be the largest and most significant of the 4 hilltops. Seems to be forgotten as most people aren't even aware it's connected with Loughcrew.
Great video!

[rachelLadyD]

excellent Anthony, best one I have seen yet, thanks for this it is a superb collection of stories and facts and really brings the stories alive for future generations, she was disappearing from our Psyche, our mother creator.

[retrogrademotionpictures]

Wow. Great work what a beautiful presentation. Excellent photography. I'm jealous I'd love to be up there on those freezing mornings. Amazing research and on the ground documentation of these sites. Someday I'll make it to Ireland to see these places and hopefully meet some of these awesome people.

[eoinmulvany]

Another fabulous video and talk Anthony! Inspirational. I'm from Kells and have always loved the view of Sliabh na Cailleach from Lloyd hill. Delighted that you could do this talk. Thanks, and congrats on the discovery in July. Great photos!

[astrogypsy]

Thanks again for another wonderful piece Anthony.

[brotherkith]

A great talk Anthony. Both enjoyable and another valuable addition to the archives. Thank you.

[lisethyblue]

Wonderful talk and slideshow. Hope you and the group had a good visit to the carn. I was introduced to your work by a friend who grew up near Newgrange, I've followed the discovery of the new henge during the dry spell, and I really hope to attend one of your events when I visit Meath next May.

[gregb]

Can you please do more presentation like this one.

[hanlieignatiev]

The Myths flow via my great - grandfather O ' Higgins into my veins and binds me with their spells. Bless you all.

[jonsmith]

Fascinating talk, but I'm confused. Watched all of it and now wonder whether true Bealtainne is lunar-based or solar-based. You mentioned the 3/4 moon standstill, so is true bealtainne changeable and lunar or always marked by the sunrise?

[lynn]

The chair looks like a giants vertebrae

[artyfreeman]

Great lecture thanks
But....you're wrong about the high res Google earth of Ireland, have you seen Mayo's connemarra borders with Galway!?!? Impossible to locate hillforts marked on OS maps

[przemyslawpodbielski]

On the front of Hags chair I see ram head

[joshualexandercole]

I think "Wise old woman" is a nicer English for the Cailleach than "witch" or "hag", those words have a lot of baggage in English...