Sterling Silver Eclipse Pendant St Brigid's Cross While this “universal” symbol is

While this “universal” symbol is not unique to Ireland

Author Muiris O'Súilleabháin writes about a dream where a butterfly temporarily transports his friend from this realm ton the otherworld

the longer days

However as prophecised Diarmuid was fatally wounded by a wild boar

Sterling Silver Eclipse Pendant St Brigid's Cross While this “universal” symbol isOur ancient ancestors had a close relationship with nature and were keenly aware they depended on the elements. Many of the passage and wedge tombs in Ireland are aligned with the rising and setting sun, darkness and light. At Dawn on the 21 December at the Winter Solstice the sun floods the light box over the portal tomb in New Grange lighting up the passageway to the sacred basin stone. This range explores openings and light.