Licton Spring, Seattle: An American Holy Well
Nestled in North Seattle, Licton Spring stands out as a rare survivor among American holy wells and sacred springs. It's not necessarily a "holy well" in the traditional sense, as…
Sheela-na-gig at the Ghobnatan Cemetery, Wednesday, 20 December 2023. Adventures in County Cork, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.
Tobar Ghobanatan
Tobar Ghobanatan Holy Well and ShrineBallyvourney, County Cork, Irelandhttps://wells.naiads.org/tobar-ghobnatan-holy-wells-st-abbans-well-and-st-gobnaits-well/ 1ST WELL: ST. ABBAN’S WELL OR ST. GOBNAIT’S WELLAs you drive up to the Tobar Ghobnatan Statue, Well, Hut, Grave, Church…
Tiveragh Hill / Fairy Hill of Cushendall, Northern Ireland.
Tiveragh Fairy Hill (Cushendall)
Legend and lore have it that this very broad-sided hill with steep sides overlooking the small village of Cushendall in Northern Ireland is the gateway to Tir na nOg. A place very well known locally to be haunted by faeries, leprechauns, elves, and pixies ... this giant hill is a natural fortress all on its own and easily seen to be claimed as a stronghold by the fae.
The Ogham Stone, ring of Beara, county Kerry, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.
Ballycrovane Ogham Stone of Beara
The monument is a carved thin pillar-stone tall granite standing stone with an estimated age of over 2,000 years before the present. It is across the Ballycrovane Quay / Kenmare Bay from the Hag of Beara along the Ring of Beara on the Beara Peninsula.
The Uragh Stone Circle, Ring of Kerry, Kerry County, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.
Uragh Stone Circle and Famine Cottage
While driving the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, I spied on the maps a stone circle known as Uragh, so I decided to give it a gander. After a twisty country lane drive into the hills and farmlands, following signs to the off-the-map destination, I came to the gate—opened it up—and drove on in. Crossing a raging river with scenic overlooks of lakes and an astounding waterfall in the distance, the site was nothing more than enchanting.
Fairy go Round / Fairy Ring Fort, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Monday, 18 December 2023. Adventures in County Cork and County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.
The Fairy-Go-Round Ring Fort, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland
A tourist-attraction with a petting farm, this privately owned attraction is 10 km west of Dingle in the parish of Kilvickadownig. Its along the world famous Slea Head Drive. This Ring fort, also known as a "Rath", "Lios", or "Fairy Fort" is a circular ancient pre-Celtic settlement