Manchán Magan to give Kildare talk

The spirit of the land

Well known travel writer and presenter, Manchán Magan is giving a talk titled, Rewilding the Mind: reconnecting to the spirit of the land, in Newbridge in November. 

In this 70-minute talk Manchán explores the rising connection people are having with the spirit and the lore of the land of Ireland.

Beginning with the creation myth and origin story that our ancestors have passed down to us, he examines the mythological and archaeological clues to how our forebears identified with both the physical realm and the magical realms that surround it.

He’ll look at the raising awareness of the centrality of the goddess in all aspects of Irish culture, lore and ritual, and how it can help to steer us towards a deeper connection with nature and landscape.

Ultimately, this talk is a celebration of the extraordinary heritage our ancestors have passed down to us and how it can inspire and empower us, guiding us in how to live, how to feel and how to relate to the wider world.

It also explores the wider resonances of Ireland’s heritage with Indigenous cultures and Vedic India.

Production assistance for the show is from Once Off Productions.

The talk takes place on December 6 at the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge. Tickets cost €17.

For further information, log onto www.riverbank.