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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12The number of tokens left on these trees around the Hill of Tara suggest belief in their healing power is still strong in some quarters. The belief is that the illness can be left behind on these tokens. Members of the camp expressed concern however that too many tokens, particularly coins pressed into the crevices of the tree could be damaging and urged people not to damage the trees with this ritual.
Hawthorn Tree on Hill of Tara
Token left by visitor
Hawthorn berries
Hawthorn Tree on Hill of Tara
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Coins inserted into Tree
Greetings,
I look forward to future updates on the Tara Vigil and am very glad that the Norwegians are giving support. I am hoping to raise awareness and support amongst the Irish in my own city. Are these images copyright or may I print them out to create a folder of images to show people what is going on in Tara?
cheers, Robyn
Lovely images there of the natural beauty which helps makes the area such a special place and inspired so many cultures over the millenia. All the more reason to fight the current culture of greed and corruption which threatens its very existance.
...photos are copyleft so feel free to make use of them.
No doubt the vigil fire plays a very important role in the protection of our archaeological heritage . But the fire alone will not stop the government thugs from forcing the motorway through the Gabhra Valley. I believe a camp needs to be set up on or very close to the actual route of the proposed motorway, with the view of fortifying the area with all sorts of gadgets (Treehouses, lock-ons, etc) which will slow down and disrupt the construction of the motorway at least to some degree.
I am seeing if I can clear my schedule to come to Ireland for a holiday when the action hots up, and chain myself to a bulldozer or two... or the steps of Custom House..... anyone care to join me?
Coins and other copper-objects pushed into crevices in trees can do a considerable amount of damage, even kill the tree. I can only urge people using the area for recreational purposes, to remove those objects. The same goes for the copper coins thrown into the holy well I notice every time I am up there. People depend on that well as source for drinking water, therefore it should not be polluted with metal objects. Surely there must be a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way to honour the land and the elements than using coins minted from cheap and inferior metal? Apart from this, money does not represent the spirit of nature, but rather the spirit of exploitation of the land, and therefore the very forces we are fighting against.
Hope the storm last night didn't do too much damage, if any. Hi Dan, hope you're well and everyone else too. Rock on.
~ blessings on yr campaign ~ our heritage is priceless, but some people can only see value in terms of money!
Leaving coins at wells, trees, lakes etc has been common practice in Ireland and beyond for centuries. The im holier than you approach wont endear you to anyone.
when is the estimated start date for the costruction of the road?