Ritual Trails
Seamus Heaney`s Bogland and
Bog People Poetry - an Exploration.
The discovery of Tollund Man in a Danish bog in the 1950s had a major influence on Seamus Heaney`s early poetry. Because of his Tollund Man poem and other bog inspired works Heaney became recognised as Ireland`s wordsmith of bogs, as dark mysterious places that contain numerous cultural references to ancient Ireland.
In this captivating experience that blends literary references and bog science you will discover how these ancient places so inspired the poetic imagination of Ireland`s most recent Noble Literature Laureate.
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This fascinating experience explores an ancient and mysterious Celtic Rain Forest where the tree and plant species that grow there have connections with J K Rowling`s Harry Potter stories. Examples of other famous authors weaving the mythology of Celtic tree and plant species into their stories are also interpreted during this experience.
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The Ecology and Mythology
of a Celtic Rain Forest
The Ritual Landscapes
of West Tyrone
A Tourism Northern Ireland accredited Embrace a Giant Spirit Experience. This unique experience explores several intriguing archaeological sites and ancient habitats, where visitors discover how the places, we visit connect to many aspects of Ulster`s ancient history and mythology.
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“Stellar Tour and Guide
A wonderful tour, I had a great time learning about the interconnections that exist between the ecology, folklore, and landscapes of the Foyle Uplands. Don`t miss this tour and the chance to explore many of the natural and archaeological wonders of this ancient upland area.”