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Brogan bends bronze The Tuatha de Bhriain is a re-creation society that attempts to re-enact the spirit and material culture of 5th century Ireland. Founded in 1986, we are a group of like-minded individuals most of whom live on Long Island, in New York. We typically hold 4 Events a year on the ancient Celtic Holidays, three of these are weekend camp outs and our winter event is a day long indoor event. We also hold at least 4 planning meetings a year in between our events.

This web site has been posted primarily to serve the members of our clann with information to help achieve our goals, but any who would find our site useful, or those who are just plain curious, are more than welcome and even encouraged to browse.

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Hammer in at Fionnual and Guthrum's

Submitted by Guthrum on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 9:13am.
06/13/2009 - 10:00am
06/13/2009 - 10:00pm
Etc/GMT-5

Gobae's ForgeGobae's ForgeGobae the smith has volunteered to come down and give us a demonstration of blacksmithing. All are welcome but if you want to do a project let Guthrum know so that he will have enough materials.


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Beltaine '09 news

Submitted by Comyn on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 8:05pm.

For several days the Druids sat in council, carefully reviewing the omens and portents both observed and carried by messengers riding the swiftest horses. The clouds hung heavy in the sky hiding the brilliance and warmth of the sun which would otherwise have dried the dirt paths and open gathering spaces. On the day of the festival our Chieftan rode forth to survey the ceremonial grounds alone. As he approached the grove he began to rue his decision to take the trip without escort for many hands would be needed should his chariot become stuck in the slippery track that led to his Clann's traditional site. Rain began to fall and it quickly became clear that the Druids' warnings should be heeded. Brogan managed to extricate himself from the slippery ooze that would be the Clann's main thoroughfare and sought higher ground.


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Beltaine '09

Submitted by Guthrum on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 7:52pm.
05/01/2009 - 12:00pm
05/03/2009 - 4:00pm
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Our Beltaine event heralds the beginning of the warm half of the year! We move out of doors and set up camp underneath the stars for fires, food, and song. Yes, I said fires, for there are traditionally two (2) fires burning at this event. The Beltaine page has more general information regarding our yearly feis of Beltaine as well as links to related articles.

SITE MOVED! Beltaine will NOT be held at our traditional camp due to inclement weather! Guthrum and Finoulla have graciously offered to hold the event at their house instead. A map to the location is available to logged in members here. Crash space is limited but available.

Friday night: indoor hanging, music, and dinner
Saturday: indoor / outdoor (under dining flys) feast and festivities

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Beltaine 2009 Planning Meeting

Submitted by Comyn on Sat, 02/28/2009 - 9:28am.
03/21/2009 - 1:00pm
03/21/2009 - 5:00pm
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Traditional date, no confirmed location.


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Sausage Making

Submitted by Guthrum on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 2:26pm.
01/31/2009 - 3:00pm
01/31/2009 - 6:00pm
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Sausage making for Imbolc at Fionnuala and Guthrum's house


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Imbolc

Submitted by Comyn on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 7:25am.
02/07/2009 - 1:00pm
02/08/2009 - 1:00am
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Date confirmed!
Crafts Table, Imbolc 2008Crafts Table at Imbolc, 2008
The Imbolc page has general information regarding our yearly winter event (usually held on or near the first Saturday in February). This date has been confirmed. Directions to the hall are available to logged in TdB members and Friends here.

This page has been set as editable by all TdB members.
Some comments about this event are attached to the Imbolc planning minutes page.

Did you attend this event? Comment on the Imbolc '09 news thread!

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