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Pagans, folklore, science and the Summer Solstice

The summer solstice, otherwise known as the longest day of the year, is here, marking the return ...

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17.42 21 Jun 2019


Pagans, folklore, science and the Summer Solstice


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17.42 21 Jun 2019


The summer solstice, otherwise known as the longest day of the year, is here, marking the return of brighter evenings, festivals, picnics and barbecues.

But what is the summer solstice and what is the Irish folklore surrounding it?

Dr. David Malone, Senior lecturer at Maynooth University and Professor Kelly Fitzgerald, Lecturer in the school of Irish,Celtic Studies and Folk Law in UCD discussed.


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