@TheCraftyCailleach | Irish History & Folklore
@TheCraftyCailleach | Irish History & Folklore
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How Irish Folklore may have Shaped Bram Stoker's Dracula - Abhartach & Dearg Dubh | Irish Folklore
Dia dhaoibh a dhaoine uaisle!
Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a dive into Irish folklore and two blood-sucking creatures that may have inspired Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', delving deep into the heart of Irish folklore. Join me as we unravel the eerie tales of the Abhartach and the Dearg Dubh, two undead creatures from Irish mythology that just might have influenced Bram Stoker's legendary monster.
Content Warning for mention of domestic abuse and suicide between 06:13 - 08:41
I do give a warning in the video too so you can pause/skip or whatever your need to do to mind your mental health.
In this video, we'll explore the blood-curdling narratives, providing historical context and drawing i...
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Видео

THE WITCH IS BACK | Chats & Channel Update
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Hey Folks, I'm currently in the process of finishing several videos (because why would I do just one thing at a time?!) and I wanted to record a quick update video on the channel and what I will be focusing on for the next few months in terms of content etc. We're currently in a heatwave at the moment - and as someone who can't deal with 23*C I am struggling... More content coming your way this...
Uncovering the Mythology of An Cailleach: Exploring Her Harvest Associations | Irish Folklore
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In this captivating video, I delve into the fascinating harvest associations of the revered Irish goddess An Cailleach. The goddess' origins are steeped in ancient folklore, and her prominence in Irish mythology is a testament to her significance. Her specific associations with the harvest period highlight the importance of agriculture and the fertility of the land in Irish culture. Join me as ...
Book Haul, MA Thesis News & 2023 Content Plans!
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This is a long one so grab a cuppa while I talk about 10 books I got recently on Irish folklore, history and magic. The books are listed down below! Book Haul video of me discussing the recent books I have gotten - some are covering Irish folklore and folk tales, and others look at the history of magic, witchcraft and cursing as well as Irish History. Don't forget to like & subscribe to help th...
Bewitching Tales of Cats and Fairies in Irish Folklore 😺🌟
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🐱Join me on a journey into the curious realm of Irish Cat Folklore! Delve deep into tales of feline mystique, from their auspicious and mischievous luck-bringing powers to their uncanny weather predictions. Uncover the rich tapestry of beliefs that interweave cats with Ireland's magical folklore, including their intriguing ties to the whimsical world of fairies. 🌈 Join me in unraveling the fasc...
Irish New Year folklore Customs & Superstitions | New Year in Ireland | 12 Days of YuleTube
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Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir! Happy New Year 🥰 May 2024 bring good luck, prosperity, rest and happiness you all. This is the final instalment of the 12 days of YuleTube Series, see the full playlist here: ruclips.net/video/2NDDRUzQZEU/видео.html Sources: www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5044617/5026368/5141334 www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4427830/4348114/4455913 www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/44986...
🌲Debunking Myths: Separating Paganism from Christmas Trees | 12 Days of YuleTube
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Join me in un-raveling the ancient origins of Christmas trees! Are they truly rooted in pagan traditions? Let's dig into the historical facts and separate myth from reality. 🌲✨ Prepare for a journey of discovery and challenge widely held beliefs. Stick around for a YuleTube series that promises to bring you accurate and intriguing insights into the history and traditions we hold dear. Subscribe...
Wrenboys & Lá an Dreoilín (Wren Day) tradition December 26th in Ireland | 12 Days of YuleTube
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*Content Warning in Video* Full disclosure, I will be mentioning animal cruelty in this video, but I will give you a warning before I talk about it. Skip from 02:06 to 02:40 to avoid. Similar to Mummers, who you may have heard me talk about in my 12 Days of YuleTube Series, the WrenBoys and the Lá an Dreoilín or Day of the Wren Tradition in Ireland involved groups of - usually lads- running aro...
Is Santa Saint Nicholas BURIED in Ireland? | Irish Folklore | 12 Days of YuleTube
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Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Saint Nicholas, is a beloved figure in many cultures around the world. While Santa is often depicted as living at the North Pole and delivering gifts to children on Christmas Eve, the origins of Santa Claus can be traced back to the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, a bishop who lived in the 4th century in the region of modern-da...
Was Mistletoe really sacred to Ancient Druids? | Day 8 12 Days of YuleTube
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You have mostly likely heard of Mistletoe being linked to ancient Celtic Druidic rituals and know about the practice of kissing under the mistletoe, so in this instalment of the 12 Days of YuleTube I will be diving into some information on Mistletoe and if it was really linked to ancient druids. For Decoration Hanging Mistletoe in the centre of the ceiling. “If anyone who comes into the house w...
Christmas Mummers in Ireland | Mummering Tradition | 12 Days of YuleTube
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For day 7 of the 12 Days of YuleTube Series, I'm talking about the mummering tradition in Ireland. There are theories that the Mummers tradition in Ireland dates back to ancient times. The Yuletide tradition involves people dressing up in costumes and performing plays, music, and dance. The origins of the tradition are somewhat unclear, but it is thought to have roots in pre-Christian pagan fes...
Local Markets @ Winterval Festival Waterford Ireland | Day 6 of 12 Days of YuleTube
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Running behind my YuleTube schedule, bringing you Day 6 which I recorded last Friday and took a little longer to edit than anticipated. Last Friday I went to the @wintervalwaterford markets to do some festive shopping and was really impressed with the level of crafts and skills on display. Shops and Small Business details mentions/shown in this video (in order): Finders Keepers fin...
Unveiling Winter Weather Lore in Irish Folklore! ❄️ | 12 Days of YuleTube
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Dive into the enchanting world of Irish weather superstitions and folklore as we explore how nature provides clues about the winter ahead. In this video, I revisit earlier insights on weather-related folklore, focusing on the signs that predict frost and snow. Join me on this journey through Irish traditions and discover the wisdom embedded in animals, birds, and the environment. Embrace the ma...
Holly in Irish Folklore | Fairies, Cures & Seasonal Décor | 12 Days of YuleTube Series
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Holly is a popular plant for décoration during the festive period, but did you know it's linked to the Good Folk, and was also used in cures and protection too? This video goes through some of the seasonal folklore in Ireland related to holly. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share, and let me know what you through in the comments below! Support me on Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/thecraftycailleach Some...
GLOW's Magical Garden at Winterval
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GLOW's Magical Garden at Winterval
The Robin in Irish Folklore | Beliefs and Superstitions | Day 2 of 12 Days of YuleTube
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The Robin in Irish Folklore | Beliefs and Superstitions | Day 2 of 12 Days of YuleTube
Origins of the festival of Yule | Day 1 of the 12 Days of YuleTube Series
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Origins of the festival of Yule | Day 1 of the 12 Days of YuleTube Series
Protection Magic & Customs For Your New Home | Irish Folklore & Magic
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Protection Magic & Customs For Your New Home | Irish Folklore & Magic
Blaas-phemy? | Attempting Gluten Free Waterford Blaas | Irish Food | Crafty in the Kitchen #Fail
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Blaas-phemy? | Attempting Gluten Free Waterford Blaas | Irish Food | Crafty in the Kitchen #Fail
Craic & Ceoil at Féile Lughnasadh | Lughnasadh Festival | Milltown Co. Kerry | Crafty VLOGs
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Craic & Ceoil at Féile Lughnasadh | Lughnasadh Festival | Milltown Co. Kerry | Crafty VLOGs
Chats with Oein de Bhairdiuin | Irish Traveller Folklore Storytelling Spirituality & Language
Просмотров 5662 года назад
Chats with Oein de Bhairdiuin | Irish Traveller Folklore Storytelling Spirituality & Language
Pride in Ireland | A Brief History of LGBT Rights | Irish History
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Pride in Ireland | A Brief History of LGBT Rights | Irish History
☀ Solstice / Grianstad | Meaning & Traditions | Gaeilge Ghasta - Quick Irish
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☀ Solstice / Grianstad | Meaning & Traditions | Gaeilge Ghasta - Quick Irish
The Night of the Blessed Turf, 9 June 1832 | aka The Night of the Straws | Irish Folklore & History
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The Night of the Blessed Turf, 9 June 1832 | aka The Night of the Straws | Irish Folklore & History
Sheela-na-Gig Stone Carvings | Fertility Symbols? Sex Goddesses?
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Sheela-na-Gig Stone Carvings | Fertility Symbols? Sex Goddesses?
Short Q&A, Channel Update and Hitting 1K SUBS! 🔥
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Short Q&A, Channel Update and Hitting 1K SUBS! 🔥
Curious Folk Cures | Irish Folk Cures & Medicine | Dúchas Dives
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Curious Folk Cures | Irish Folk Cures & Medicine | Dúchas Dives
How to Duchas Dive | Using the National Folklore Collection Digitised Archive
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How to Duchas Dive | Using the National Folklore Collection Digitised Archive
[CC] What even is a Cailleach? | Gaeilge Ghasta - Quick Irish
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[CC] What even is a Cailleach? | Gaeilge Ghasta - Quick Irish
MIND YOUR CATTLE! 🐮 | An Riabhach (laethanta na riabhaí) | MORE Weather Lore | Irish Folklore
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MIND YOUR CATTLE! 🐮 | An Riabhach (laethanta na riabhaí) | MORE Weather Lore | Irish Folklore

Комментарии

  • @samaraisnt
    @samaraisnt 9 дней назад

    lovely and homey :)

  • @user-rj3vb4nv6y
    @user-rj3vb4nv6y 22 дня назад

    A link to a song about those brave women 👍 ruclips.net/video/wyec4rwDCTg/видео.htmlsi=DbXUfrLK-rTrcqsI

  • @BenStimpsonAuthor
    @BenStimpsonAuthor Месяц назад

    I wonder if the Celtic god of Halloween was friends with the Irish Potato Goddess... :P

  • @Inanna3
    @Inanna3 Месяц назад

    The Galicians in Northern Spain were named by the Romans, "The Callaici" which meant, People of Cailleach. In time this turned into Gallaecia, and the now Galicia. Portugal, came from Port o Cale, which morphed to Portucale and now Portugal. Cale being the goddess. :) This makes sense because the Lebor Gabála, book of invasions, talks about how the Celts went from Iberia to Ireland. The Galicians and the Irish are cousins ❤

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach1601 Месяц назад

    Excellent stuff. Thank you so much for compiling it and bringing it to us. Really beautiful, enchanting eyes too btw 😉 Just less of the American upspeak though as you are a (beautiful) Irish cailín! 😁😘

  • @Sionnach1601
    @Sionnach1601 Месяц назад

    Is that a Cork accent, may I ask?? ❤😊☘☘ I love all of your pronunciations as Gaeilge.

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach Месяц назад

      @Sionnach1601 Definitely a Cork twang. This video is a few years old now, I would have made it after moving back to Waterford after living in Cork for 5+ years. Also married to a Corkonian so will have that twang forever 🤣

  • @living_aloud
    @living_aloud Месяц назад

    My husband gave me an Aran sweater from their online retailer for Christmas, 2023. I wore it all winter. Then I bought it on a three week vacation to Scotland and Ireland just recently. And I wore it every day. Nobody else anywhere was wearing Aran knitwear. Maybe a knit cap. Not a jumper to be seen. And when folks saw us in the pub, and here’s me in my Aran jumper, they literally turned and went the opposite direction. During a day bus tour in Ireland, the driver offered to take a photo of me in my “lovely jumper.” I told him I got it for Christmas last year, and he replied something about it being “a Christmas sweater then.” I took his tone and word choice to mean it’s “a somewhere else sweater,” not so much that it’s a gift. Lesson learned.

  • @niallcarney9178
    @niallcarney9178 Месяц назад

    To make it very clear there is only 2 genders male and female, facts always beat Ideology.

  • @daithifarrell
    @daithifarrell 2 месяца назад

    Hello From Youghal

  • @cheriluna615
    @cheriluna615 2 месяца назад

    Can you reuse the same Parshell cross for the following year or do you have to keep making them?

  • @emmalouie1663
    @emmalouie1663 4 месяца назад

    I'm a bit disappointed that your videos are infected with Marxist transvestite flags. Oh well. It looks like trendy ideological barf. Everybody is so brainwashed by it that they've got no clue. It's very sad. My school tried to reform my personal identity also. I rejected it and then I researched it for a couple years on my own and it's based in fetishes, politics and hatred.

  • @emmalouie1663
    @emmalouie1663 4 месяца назад

    There is a French guy making videos on how to pronounce it. When you say it sounds like Kai-lack. I'm from the USA have veered away from "newage" stuff and neo-paganism stuff in recent years BUT I've always been drawn to the nature deities and my heritage is Irish/Scotch/Welsh. It makes me sad that these old nature linked beliefs have been so side-lined but also swept up into make-believe newage stuff etc. Thank you for this video. I was wondering if there were particular spots she was strongly associated with. Yes, I would like to see a video about particular regions. I think it's more important than ever for people to own their heritage and it's connection to the land. The West is looking at being unceremoniously repurposed for the WEF agenda. I've wanted to celebrate the nature deities ever since my childhood frankly. It's just rather repressed in the USA since my generation and what there is of it is maybe fake-like. I feel people get all their references from Hollywood vampire movies or something. The Cailleach. I've seen some of these Cailleach dolls but is this a new or older tradition?

  • @paulastanford918
    @paulastanford918 4 месяца назад

    dental floss threader

  • @Iceageonmars
    @Iceageonmars 4 месяца назад

    I came on this by accident and I wish I hadnt. Nothing in this life scares me more than the D word scares.

  • @terrycudlip3455
    @terrycudlip3455 4 месяца назад

    I played her and it was traumatic

  • @thequietman760
    @thequietman760 4 месяца назад

    I reckon I have a Puca attached to me. I have a very odd obsession with him as you can tell by my profile pic. And Im not that much into fairy's but I do believe they exist. And I wouldn't be fucking with them that's for sure.

  • @DoomFairyOfficial
    @DoomFairyOfficial 4 месяца назад

    I can't wait to get settled and catch you on some of these trips!

  • @aoibhinnslattery1539
    @aoibhinnslattery1539 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for making these videos Amy looking into stuff for my own wedding and these videos are really helpful ❤

  • @caseycoughlin9101
    @caseycoughlin9101 5 месяцев назад

    Hello from Florida... This was very informative and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to put it together THANK YOU #BRÓD

  • @bonniephelps9481
    @bonniephelps9481 5 месяцев назад

    I think that over the years the story of the Gansey and the Aran sweaters has become blurred and mixed together. A white sweater as a day to day Fisherman’s garment always seemed bazaar to me. The sweater would be filthy if it was used to work in every day.

  • @yolandagrabowski6043
    @yolandagrabowski6043 5 месяцев назад

    I love your music.

  • @yolandagrabowski6043
    @yolandagrabowski6043 5 месяцев назад

    So, Irish is equal to any nation. Some are gay. Some are not.

  • @yolandagrabowski6043
    @yolandagrabowski6043 5 месяцев назад

    Perhaps, I'm bi. I don't know. But, I don't want to be with another bi. I was taken by two. Makes me afraid of penises. Although, I like straight sex.

  • @yolandagrabowski6043
    @yolandagrabowski6043 5 месяцев назад

    My Irish neighbor speaks against the gays. And someone I was in the salvation army with, Mindy is an Irish lesbian. So is her dad. The staff lady said she is gonna turn him straight. Mindy spoke so repulsed of the threat. I'm like, let him be gay if he chooses.

  • @raversfantasy
    @raversfantasy 5 месяцев назад

    I just found your channel! I hope you come back because I love your videos 🙂 but understand that life gets busy! 🫶

  • @hopper1aoa15
    @hopper1aoa15 6 месяцев назад

    I love the red haired woman....love your channel....keep up the great work....

  • @sarahsawyer
    @sarahsawyer 6 месяцев назад

    LOVE what you're doing! Thank you!

  • @tasiasiereveld4935
    @tasiasiereveld4935 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the info, my bf is from Ireland and he always is so proud and flattered when i show off something i learned about his culture.

  • @drpigglesnuudelworte5209
    @drpigglesnuudelworte5209 6 месяцев назад

    I think this is genuinely hilarious Cat king: so my children… have the puny hoomans been good to you Cats: meow Cat king: good good my children…

  • @donnazine8349
    @donnazine8349 6 месяцев назад

    Yes, more on Faerie cats!

  • @TheLaurwarr
    @TheLaurwarr 7 месяцев назад

    You mentioned someone named Claire. Can you give a link to her?

    • @CúánCrafts
      @CúánCrafts 6 месяцев назад

      Claire's video is linked in the description

  • @TheLaurwarr
    @TheLaurwarr 7 месяцев назад

    What weight yarn to use, sport, DK or other? Also, how to place the warp colors? I am making a crios for my son's wedding.

  • @bealtainecottage
    @bealtainecottage 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for all the knowledge you share! Blessings of Bealtaine to you XXX Colette

  • @calistafalcontail
    @calistafalcontail 7 месяцев назад

    Pride comes before the fall. LGBTQ chicks all look the same btw. Obese, blue, green or pink hair, to much make up and the only thing missing here is a bunch of piercings. The dudes often look like rats. Seems like being a rainbow warrior isnt healthy or you turn into one because you arent healthy.

  • @Dj59wazup
    @Dj59wazup 8 месяцев назад

    Last year my grandfather passed away and we had irish root. My sister told on that morning when she, our mom, and grandma found that he had passed, they looked outside the window to see a robin outside

  • @Me-hf4ii
    @Me-hf4ii 8 месяцев назад

    “Gender is a social construct” Ok…. But vulvas are not. I will never understand why women are allowing the erasure of womanhood. “These dieties just present as females. They may not really be.” Great - now we can’t even have a prominent place in mythology. It’s just male dieties in drag “presenting” as female. I’m fine with correcting the misrepresentation of female deities as sexual objects and demons of lust. But erasing women from mythology is a bridge too far.

  • @neilbriffa7211
    @neilbriffa7211 8 месяцев назад

    WAS SO SURPRISED WHEN YOU LEGALISED SAME SEX MARRIAGE DUE TO RELIGION OBSESSION❤❤❤

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 8 месяцев назад

      Not really obsession, more like Christianity being used as a tool of colonisation to stamp out Gaelic and Irish culture and indigenous spirituality. Then at the founding of the state, the white Conservative men decided to write laws and constitution around Catholic Conservative issues and kept women down. But that's a story for a different day.

  • @Trena543
    @Trena543 8 месяцев назад

    Aaaaah, I missed your lil voice. Didn’t realise it until I began listening ❤❤

  • @dsummers1755
    @dsummers1755 8 месяцев назад

    Tnx history legend postulations....on st paddys next shelagh day

  • @medwayhospitalprotest
    @medwayhospitalprotest 8 месяцев назад

    All was well before you started using "cis male" and that nonsense. Please don't. I'm no "cis" woman, I resent this language being imposed upon me. If I am expected to use pronouns, then everyone can also RESPECT my wishes and use the NOUNS I wish to use. Thank you.

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 8 месяцев назад

      Well, I use cis because trans people know what's up. You can always scroll on. there's no need to leave a comment if you're that annoyed. Feel free to not watch! 😉 The video wasn't made for you. Not everything is about you, you know. Calm down and stop taking things so personally, jeez.

    • @dystopianwarlord
      @dystopianwarlord 8 месяцев назад

      I'm not a cis woman I'm non binary. We exist and we are allowed to be acknowledged.

    • @dystopianwarlord
      @dystopianwarlord 8 месяцев назад

      And remember the two spirit siblings in native cultures who also identify differently. Many of them kidnapped or murdered. Be respectful please.

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 8 месяцев назад

      @@dystopianwarlordYes, absolutely. So many indigenous cultures have gender expressions that do not fit a colonial Christian binary ❤️

  • @eileencregg6754
    @eileencregg6754 8 месяцев назад

    How I wish I could have access to these wonderful books over in New Hampshire? us, if you might be able to send links for the books. I can't find anything here..👁️👁️💯💚🤍💛🍀👀🇮🇪

  • @rowanwhite3520
    @rowanwhite3520 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! Thank you for all your hard work!

  • @betsysutton13
    @betsysutton13 9 месяцев назад

    This was really interesting! I lived in Pennsylvania (east coast US) for a couple of decades, and today they're celebrating Fasnacht day, which is basically Pancake Day, but German. In Pennsylvania, they called it Donut Day, because instead of pancakes, they eat donuts. I'll be honest though, I was a terrible Pennsylvanian because I'm not a big donut fan, but I love a pancake, crepe-ish or otherwise. Thx for all the great info! Glad to see you back!

  • @cynthsalas2429
    @cynthsalas2429 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you!

  • @eileencregg6754
    @eileencregg6754 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you love, please never stop

  • @lorraineq
    @lorraineq 10 месяцев назад

    On the morning of my brothers funeral,a Robin wudnt leave the kitchen window,when we drove to the church it flewRIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR CAR TIL WE GOT TO THE CHURCH.I PRAY MY NEPHEW SENDS ONE TOHIS MUM.😢

  • @annanewlun5470
    @annanewlun5470 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome video - can't wait to see more! Do you know of any Irish witches that fled to America around the late 17th century? And then ended up being persecuted and killed for being a witch in America.

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I know I haven't uploaded in an age but I am working on several things which I hope to share soon. There's one woman who was brought to the US as an indentured servant who was tried and killed for witchcraft in Boston, her name was Anne 'Goody' Glover. She died in 1688, before the majority of the witch trials in 1692. Thank you for asking the question, she is on my list to do a video on!

  • @denisebolin-clark8826
    @denisebolin-clark8826 10 месяцев назад

    Finally saw this video; I missed it for some reason. I was happy to catch up w/you and your doings. I look forward to learning things from your thesis and your possible new channels.

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I am trying to find time to record and upload videos atm, I have so many planned. Thabk you right the support and encouragement it means a lot ❤️

  • @eileencregg6754
    @eileencregg6754 10 месяцев назад

    Again, lovely, so informative and lovely 👀💯💚🍀🇮🇪💚 You are so lovely and so enjoy listening and learning from Irish Pagan School, Tara, Lora, Olgha, Jon. So lovely 👀💯💚🍀🇮🇪💚

    • @TheCraftyCailleach
      @TheCraftyCailleach 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for the support Eileen! ❤️

  • @eileencregg6754
    @eileencregg6754 10 месяцев назад

    My Nana used to tell us this, don't remember quite what happened but , my Popup used castor oil for so many things.