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New High King to be crowned at Tara in lavish spectacle
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Stacey
Mar 30, 2013, 11:24:11 PM3/30/13
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An international competition to find the first High King of Tara in nearly one
millennium was officially launched in Ireland's Co. Meath on St. Patrick's Day.
The new King will be crowned on the historical Hill of Tara in a re-enactment of
the legendary coronation on Saturday, September 14 next.
Organisers are seeking 13 'worthy' contestants who will vie for the title by
completing six quests, all based on the traditional feats of the elite warriors,
Na Fianna.
Have you got what it takes to learn twelve books of poetry by heart, stand in a
hole up to your waist and ward off nine attackers or while running, pick a thorn
from your foot without stopping?
Ok, organisers have changed the challenges quite a bit to incorporate barrels
and obstacle courses but contestants will still have to emulate Na Fianna in
showing courage, brawn, leadership skills and community involvement. Any chosen
contestants from outside the country will have their flights paid for.
Judging will take place by a panel of local celebrities and Meath GAA have
offered not to stage any matches in the county on the day.
Aside from the bracing contest, the festival will exhibit traditional craft
workshops, dramatic exhibitions, traditional music, food and story-telling.
Meath Travellers Workshops LTD, the Hill of Tara Foundation and a committee of
local volunteers are behind the project, which is part of The Gathering Ireland
2013. The contest was launched in Navan by the groups involved.
Gardai expect that the event will draw crowds of up to 4,000 and international
PR is being spear-headed by top executive advisor and writer Pino Bethencourt
Gallagher from her base in Spain.
It is estimated that 142 High Kings were crowned at Tara in ritual ceremonies
around the Stone of Destiny (Lia Fail) which it's said, would cry out when the
true King touched it.
Applications to enter the competition and other details of the event can be
found at www.tarahighkingsfestival.ie.
Read more:
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/New-High-King-to-be-crowned-at-Tara-in-lavish-spectacle-200711211.html#ixzz2P5HPxgw0
millennium was officially launched in Ireland's Co. Meath on St. Patrick's Day.
The new King will be crowned on the historical Hill of Tara in a re-enactment of
the legendary coronation on Saturday, September 14 next.
Organisers are seeking 13 'worthy' contestants who will vie for the title by
completing six quests, all based on the traditional feats of the elite warriors,
Na Fianna.
Have you got what it takes to learn twelve books of poetry by heart, stand in a
hole up to your waist and ward off nine attackers or while running, pick a thorn
from your foot without stopping?
Ok, organisers have changed the challenges quite a bit to incorporate barrels
and obstacle courses but contestants will still have to emulate Na Fianna in
showing courage, brawn, leadership skills and community involvement. Any chosen
contestants from outside the country will have their flights paid for.
Judging will take place by a panel of local celebrities and Meath GAA have
offered not to stage any matches in the county on the day.
Aside from the bracing contest, the festival will exhibit traditional craft
workshops, dramatic exhibitions, traditional music, food and story-telling.
Meath Travellers Workshops LTD, the Hill of Tara Foundation and a committee of
local volunteers are behind the project, which is part of The Gathering Ireland
2013. The contest was launched in Navan by the groups involved.
Gardai expect that the event will draw crowds of up to 4,000 and international
PR is being spear-headed by top executive advisor and writer Pino Bethencourt
Gallagher from her base in Spain.
It is estimated that 142 High Kings were crowned at Tara in ritual ceremonies
around the Stone of Destiny (Lia Fail) which it's said, would cry out when the
true King touched it.
Applications to enter the competition and other details of the event can be
found at www.tarahighkingsfestival.ie.
Read more:
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/New-High-King-to-be-crowned-at-Tara-in-lavish-spectacle-200711211.html#ixzz2P5HPxgw0
tully...@gmail.com
Apr 10, 2013, 12:53:10 PM4/10/13
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Interesting...apparently there's no concern on ARD about actual Druid-related matters. Nice try, Stacey, but ARD has went to the Fluffies. May it sparkle-twinkie-fluffy in peace...
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