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Tony is a critically acclaimed walking tour guide in one of the most distinctive landscapes in Europe, The Burren, in west Ireland.
You can find out more about tours and walks in the Burren here : www.heartofburrenwalks.com/bur...
In this video Tony Kirby, a local expert in the Burren's rich natural and ancient history, gives a tour around St Colman's Hermitage, a sacred site with pagan and pre-christian beginnings.
Tony delves into the folk belief of healing and medicinal qualities of the holy well water. From it's ancient beginnings, to the christian hermitage of St Colman, who spent 7 years in a cave here. This site is rich in history, it was even once a celebration site for the irish festival 'Lughnasadh, Lúnasa, Luanys or Lunastal.
This short film also explores the survival of Rag Trees, and the debate around the tradition is being kept up by individuals.
Documentary Directed & Produced by Tess O'Shea,
Camera - Lutia Swan
Sound - Finn Rauh
Editor - Tess O'Shea
Негізгі бет Фильм және анимация Holy Wells, Rag Trees and Celtic Sacred Sites in Ireland (St Colman's Hermitage Burren History Tour)
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