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Why Glenlo Abbey Appears in Threads of Passage: A Last Luxurious Hurrah Before the Simple Life Calls
There are places in Ireland where history folds around you like a familiar quilt, and Glenlo Abbey is one of them.A grand estate on the edge of Lough Corrib where the past walks beside you as softly as a nun in cloistered halls. Long before it was a sanctuary for the travel-worn and the dream-hungry,…
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The Mystical Balance of the Autumnal Equinox in Ireland
There is so much mystical Irish history woven through the seasons that it couldn’t all fit within the pages of Threads of Passage. Last week I shared a glimpse of Lughnasadh, in a deleted scene where Padraig schools Marve on the fire festival and its ancient roots. Today I’m opening another doorway, one into the…
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What Artist Wouldn’t Want to Live in a Cottage on Ireland’s Atlantic Coast?
Perched on the edge of Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast, where the wild ocean meets the rolling green hills, this cottage is more than a home—it’s an artist’s dream. Nestled in the heart of nature’s canvas, this idyllic Irish retreat reflects the timeless allure of coastal living. The whitewashed walls and thatched roof seem to echo…