From Shadows to Sunrise
A Journey into the
Irish Rituals of the Year
An evocative exploration of Ireland’s ritual landscape, From Shadows to Sunrise weaves together historical tradition, folk belief, and lived experience to illuminate the ancient magic embedded in the Irish year. Drawing upon decades of research and practice, Fitzgerald offers a heartfelt and scholarly guide to the customs, ceremonies, and seasonal cycles that shape Ireland’s spiritual heritage.
With reverence for the land and its language, Fitzgerald reveals a world where holy wells still whisper secrets, mountains bear the names of goddesses, and ancient incantations linger in the wind. From the mythology of Medb and Suibhne to the lore of herbs, curses, and sacred place names, this book reconnects readers to the elemental rhythms of nature and the wisdom of our ancestors.
Richly illustrated with monochrome images and intricate Celtic knotwork reminiscent of The Book of Kells, the visual elements enhance the text’s depth, offering a visual journey alongside the written word.
Inspired by sources ranging from medieval manuscripts to oral storytelling, From Shadows to Sunrise is both a personal pilgrimage and a practical manual for those seeking to honour and integrate Irish folk traditions into a meaningful spiritual path today.
A rich, poetic, and deeply rooted offering to the living spirit of Irish ritual magic.
Available in the following editions:
Paperback Edition; Gloss laminated cover – to follow
Standard Hardback Edition; dust jacket with gloss cover – to follow
Special Edition; a limited edition of 350 examples, bound in black fuax leather, with silver & gold foil blocking to the front and spine, green end papers, with green head and tail bands. 115gsm white paper stock.
All editions are Royal format 234 x 156mm. 504 pages extensively illustrated with black and white artwork and Celtic knotwork throughout.
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Ancestral Deities
Chapter 2 – Fairy Faith
Chapter 3 – Ritual tools
Chapter 4 – Invoking the Provinces
Chapter 5 – Ancient wisdom & inspiration
Chapter 6 – Stone by Stone: from curse to cure
Chapter 7 – Ogham
Chapter 8 – The Three Cauldrons
Chapter 9 – Interpreting Ritual divination
Chapter 10 – Samhain
Chapter 11 – Grianstad an Gheimhridh
Chapter 12 – Imbolc & Brigid’s Day
Chapter 13 – Cónocht an Earraigh
Chapter 14 – Bealtaine
Chapter 15 – Grianstad an t-Samhraidh
Chapter 16 – Lughnasadh
Chapter 17 – Cónocht on Fhomhair
Epilogue
References
About the Author
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