Mamean, Pilgrims (Mám Éan) Print

I studied and worked in Galway when I was younger. Every part of Ireland has its own character. West Galway, Connemara, is associated with granite hills and mountains separated by expanses of heather covered bog-land and dotted with small lakes and streams. This 'pass' over the mountains has connected ancient kingdoms for Millenia. Mám Éan translates as ‘The Pass of the Birds’. In ancient times it was associated with Druids. When Christianity arrived it was adopted by the new faith and a statue of Saint Patrick welcomes the pilgrims today. I walked this hill last year with my father who will soon be 88. The stairs are now his mountain but his mind is still young and he reminds me of a druid when he talks about our Celtic past and his ancient language. Dramatic skies with dark clouds lined with gold are typical in this land where heavy rain has just passed or is on its way.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:14.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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