Any recommendations for interesting or funny actually active accounts on here to follow? Most of the ones I do follow are have given up the ghost at this stage.
The pine marten is Ireland's rarest (and one of our prettiest) native mammals, and was almost lost to extinction through hunting for fur, poisoning, and destruction of their forest habitat. The hardy little creatures are now making a welcome comeback.
Today is the FINAL day to place pre-Christmas-arrival orders on www.ciaraioch.com if they're going to the US, Australia or NZ (and for Canada, but the postal strike there means they can't be sent until it's lifted). There's also discount tracked shipping and the last shreds of my sanity with every order.
Anu (Anand/Anann) is associated with the idea of the mother goddess of Ireland. The pair of hills known as the Paps Of Anu (Da Chich Anann, "the breasts of Anu") in Kerry are believed to be named after her.
Tough year for art sales and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
If you'd like a break from the #GE24 coverage, this month's newsletter is out now - featuring leprechaun loverboys, Christmas updates, and a Carlow town fit for a king. To get next month's one in your inbox, sign up here for free: https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter
Christmas cards are now available as single cards or discounted multipacks at the link below - use them to send loved ones warm Christmas greetings OR confusing Samhain greetings.
Not doing Black Friday because I'm against the creeping Americanisation of Irish life and can't afford to as a small artist, but WILL be doing Vengeful Hag Friday where for every print you purchase from https://www.ciaraioch.com I will fervently wish bad cess to your enemies
🎄 A little watercolour and pencil doodle of a cosy fireside scene featuring some details from old - and new - Irish Christmas (and a hungry tiny visitor).
Brigid/Brigit, associated with blacksmiths, spring, cattle, and fertility, among others, and stories including blinding herself in one eye to escape being married against her will. The three-armed cross is associated with the triple goddess and the Trinity.