Blúiríní Béaloidis 25 - Midsummer

Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast by Blúiríní Béaloidis / Folklore Fragments

Jun 22, 202000:47:27Society & Culture

Midsummer has long been observed as a period of jubilant celebration, with communal gatherings at bonfires and prayers, recitations, music, songs, dance and merriment being the order of the night. Join Jonny for episode...

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