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‘Beannacht’ ~ a New Year Blessing by EILEEN HENEGHAN
January 1, 2021
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Margaret O'Brien
Posted in Ireland, Uncategorized, Literature, Nature, Trasna
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Beannacht is the Irish word for blessing. As 2020 ends, and we prepare to begin 2021, we extend a heartfelt and beautiful Beannacht from Tipperary-based healer and writer, Eileen Heneghan. Here at Trasna, we wish everyone health and happiness in the new year. Sliabh na mBan, Co. Tipperary …
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