TOMORROW – AS WELL, of course, as being rapper Coolio’s birthday – is the first day of Lúnasa.
This is the Celtic festival of the harvest, held roughly halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.
Meanwhile, today is Reeks Sunday, in which pilgrims climb Croagh Patrick in honour of Saint Patrick. However, many believe that the pilgrimage pre-dates Christianity and was originally a ritual associated with Lúnasa.
They had more than their fair share of customs, the Celts, so today we’re asking you: How much do you know about Celtic festivals and traditions?
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