We have recently returned from a a few days away in Cahersiveen on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. A beautiful place surrounded by mountains, sea, ancient sites and mythology.
Cahersiveen - Cathair Saidhbhín - means 'Little Sadhbh's stone ringfort' and in mythology Sadhbh was turned into a deer by the druid, Fer Doirich, for refusing his love. She eventually returned to human form and married Fionn mac Cumhail but was tricked by the druid who transformed her once more into a doe.
Sadhbh was the mother of Oisín, whose name means 'young deer' and he grew up to be considered the greatest poet in Ireland.
Sadhbh's Ringfort may originally have looked similar to Cahergeal Fort which is situated a short drive away from Cahersiveen.
We also visited the magical Well of the Fair Women above the town.
http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/cahergeal-and-leacanabuaile-forts/
The hidden Well of the Fair Women on Beentee Mountain
Photographs of the stones near the Well © Ita Wrafter
St. Finan’s Well in the Glen at St. Finan's Bay
View from the well across the bay
Lovely story and the pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical place.
Margaret x