Slovak Group on Sacred Pilgrimage 15/5/2024

Yesterday we hosted a lovely group from the Slovak Republic. A full day immersed in Temple Crom and its surrounding woodlands. Ard Druí Niamh gave an introduction to the Temple and to our traditions. Two days previous had been enjoyed with Joe Conlon, Keeper of Tlachtga at the sacred site of Tlachtga in Co Meath.

Gifts were exchanged and Con and Niamh posed with Renata, the leader and teacher of the group from the Slovak Republic. We are holding traditional wooden drinking vessels from Slovakia.

Below is am image of a Slovak lady playing a Fujara, a traditional sheep herders horn. A hand made musical instrument that sounds a bit like 'Pan pipes' but with Pan pipes you'd blow over the end to get the sound but with a Fujara one blows into it.

A surprise for us and for Ivana! Ivana is from the Slovak Republic where the first editions of my book were printed for me. She got a copy from us and began the translation / transliteration long before she knew she would be here on a Spiritual Pilgrimage. When Ivana found out she would be visiting us here she was amazed. She brought the book with her 50% translated and I was very happy to sign it for her in OgamNua. What wonderful magical connections are made when people embrace their own Path to awareness. We express our thanks for all the gifts we were given and wish the Pilgrims every blessing for their shared journey.

Feedback by email from Ivana-
Last week I spent traveling around Ireland discovering the primordial Celtic Druid Tradition with group of friends from Slovakia. It was an amazing experience, full of beauty in nature as well as in people. Thank you Con Niamh Connor for your welcoming and sharing. Since I've been translating the book of Ogham for the past 7 months, meeting you was a dream come true for me and a great honor. I wish you all the best!