So I foresee a time very soon when Lughnasadh will be the necessary release of joy that it once was in Ireland, and vats of calorie-dense foods will again fill bellies hollowed out by the hunger of July.
Lughnasa is one of the four great fire festivals of the Celtic year, celebrated with plenty of special Lughnasa recipes, rituals, traditions and symbols. As the exact Lughnasa date may fall anytime between August 1 and August 12, IrishCentral has your definitive guide for all the best ways to celebrate.
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