In medieval Ireland winter and spring comprised the quieter half of the year.
During the cold months war-making ceased and the people took to housing and feeding the warrior-bands. Great effort was made to ensure a varied diet by hunting, fishing and preserving.
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📖 Ancient Restoration An Irish legend tells of how St Brigid aided the Virgin Mary in presenting Jesus at the temple by distracting the crowd with a headdress bearing many lighted candles. In gratitude, Mary decreed that a feast day honouring Brigid should take place a day before…
