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‘BITTERN CRY’ by Fergus Hogan

May 8, 2020 by Chris O'Connor Posted in Trasna, Ireland, History, Poetry, Literature, Nature 8 Comments

Our sensibility recognizes the divine in Nature and Ceremony. With vision and voice, Fergus Hogan’s lyrics intensify the connection and set it afire. ****** FERGUS HOGAN READS FROM ‘BITTERN CRY’ ****** Three Stones for a Decision there’s a path through the woods round the lake where I pray that I…

Trasna: A Few Words about Our New Feature

May 1, 2020 by DickH Posted in Trasna 4 Comments

IN THE FALL OF 2014, I had the good fortune to attend a conference called “The Irish in Massachusetts: Historical Significance, Lasting Legacy” that was co-hosted by UMass Lowell and Queen’s University Belfast. The keynote speaker, Dr. Timothy Meagher of Catholic University of America, gave a sweeping talk that traced…

May: Mary’s Month or Baal’s?

May 1, 2020 by Chris O'Connor Posted in Culture, Literature, Nature, Trasna, Ireland 10 Comments

The launch of Trasna coincides with the feast of Bealtaine, which marks the start of summer in Ireland. Hopefully Trasna will also be the start to something great. Our first piece comes from Sligo author Joe McGowan who explores the pagan and Christian traditions surrounding May 1st. When we were…