Brigit CDs

Paul Williment, on his site Brighid Goddess and Saint, has a list of CDs of interest to any Brigidine. We have a few other CDs mentioned on this site that aren't listed below. Click on CDs in the label list to the left and below, or enter it in the Search box to the left and above, to see what else we have here. (As above, so below?) Or, heck! I can post the link here: http://brigitssparklingflame.blogspot.com/search/label/CDs

Paul's Brighid CD list:

http://www.brighid.org.uk/cds.html

Brighid Cds Anahata A collection of wyrd folk, including Brigid of the Healers with lyrics based on the Carmina Gadelica, by Jenne Micale, from New York State, whose matron deity is Brigid. Padma Records published 2005. Braiding the Flame of Brigid* (see bottom of post for lyrics) A CD of 13 songs celebrating the spirit of Brigid of Kildare composed, performed and produced by Minette Quick in time for the Feile Bhride 2000. Available from Solas Bhride. Brigid, Celtic Goddess and Christian Saint A CD of 13 stories and songs recorded on Brigid's Eve at the Findhorn Foundation by Peter Vallance — storyteller and teacher of sacred dance — and Diana Elaina, singer and harpist. Available from Peter Vallance. Brighid's Kiss Gerry O'Connor and Eithne Ni Uallachain's CD of 11 Gaelic songs including the delightful, “Brighid's Kiss” inspired by the song Galshaim Molta Bride — I praise Brighid, Beloved of Ireland, Beloved of all Lands, We all praise her. Lughnasa Music LUGCD961 published 1996. Circle of the Seasons Lisa Thiel 's CD of ritual music for the wheel of the year includes a song for Imbolc entitled, Blessed Bridget. Sacred Dream published 2005. Flame of Ireland Canty's absolutely beautiful recording of medieval Irish plainchant for the feast of St. Brigit. From a fifteenth century noted breviary in the library of Trinity College Dublin.Gaudeamus CD GAU354 published 2005. Invocation of the Graces Lisa Thiel 's CD of 14 songs based on traditional material from the Carmina Gadelica. The cover art depicts Brighid as the Queen of Faery. It includes the beautiful, 'Song to Brighid'. This song has been choreographed as a gentle sacred circle dance to empower the sacred feminine, Blessed Woman by Lucy van Leeuwen. Sacred Dream published 2001. Lady Moon Kellianna's CD of 11 goddess inspired songs includes a track to Brighid with lyrics written by Heidi Couture for an Imbolc gatheringin 2002 — Blessed Brighid burning bright lead us from the darkest night… published 2003 and available from CD Babyor direct from Kellianna. Missa Celtica The English Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of New College, Oxford perform John Cameron's, Missa Celtica celebrating a golden age of Celtic art. The CD includes a setting of Bridget's Descent from Carmina Gadelica — I am under the shielding of good Brigit each day… Erato 3984-25494-2 published 1999. Return to the Goddess Jana Runnalls CD of 13 goddess songs thanking the earth for her beauty and the gift of life includes the track, Brighde Our Lady. published 1999 and available from wild women music. Songs of Bride CD of music honouring Bride by various artists including Jana Runnalls, Julie Felix, Silver on the Tree, Triskelian... Cover art by Dorrie Joy and sleeve art by Jill Smith. This CD has been produced to raise funds for the Friends of Bride's Mound and all the tracks have been donated free of charge by the artists. Songs of the Celtic Night Trio Nocturna's CD of Celtic inspired songs includes the evocative song, Bridghid's Fire — Where have they gone? The price of their fame. The old ways have gone and fools forget they name. Trio Nocturna was formed in 1992 by the harpist, Thomas Dodd. Published in 1996 and now hard to find. Singing the Wheel of BrigitAna VocalAna's first CD of 10 songs written by Sally Pullinger celebrating and invoking the ancient goddesses of Celtic Britain celebrated in the Wheel of Ana at the Glastonbury Goddess Temple. The CD includes a Song for Bridie — Bridie, maiden of the fire, Goddess of the source… published 2004 and available from VocalAna. Vox de Nube Nóirín Ní Riain and the monks of Glenstal Abbey sing choral music linking heaven and earth, including a setting of Brigid's Prayer — I'd like to give a lake of beer to God. Sounds True STAA318 published 1999. Welcome Brigid A collection of celtic, medieval and original songs to the Divine Feminine sung by Katy Taylor and Amy Fradon. The CD includes 3 songs to Brighid (Welcome Brigid, Lady Gregory's Poem to Brigid and a Brigidine version of Ave Maris Stella) along with others to Mary and Sophia. Published 2005. BRAIDING THE FLAME OF BRIGID With the fire in the head The fire in the forge With the fire in the cauldron burning Let us braid a new cord Lay down every sword God's love in our hearts a-burning chorus: Over and Under and Over and 'Round We are braiding the flame of Brigid Over and Under and Over and 'Round She is braiding our hearts, our Brigid Come drink at her well Seek healing's true wealth Take courage her flame is still burning Seek justice and peace Come share in the feast Her spirit is now preparing (chorus) Over and Under... She brings us new hope The strength of the oak God's love in our hearts is yearning Thanksgiving and grace For the whole human race Her love for the earth we're sharing (chorus) Over and Under... May the spark she ignites Blaze up and burn bright Showering blessings all over Creation May we welcome her fire Our hearts to inspire May her flame light a New Millenium - Minette Quick

Brighid Sources, offered by Celtic Reconstructionists at LiveJournal

An interesting conversation ensues in answer to the following posting:

Another Question about Brighid Sources
Following up on my earlier question about sources of information on Brighid as goddess, I wonder if I could ask the experts in Irish mythology a specific question.

Brighid is not mentioned often in the myths. Which ones DO mention her?

I'm attempting to compile for myself as complete a collection of Brighid reference materials as possible, and don't want to overlook anything. And I'm a far cry from an expert on Irish mythology.

Thank you.

Jean

Susa Morgan Black Resources List

Member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) Susa Morgan Black has assembled an intriguing list of resources for lovers of Celtic and Brigidine lore, especially as travellers in Ireland. I paste a large portion of it here, but do visit her site and see all that she has to offer you--poetry, articles, and much more. (See especially her Brigit Gwers {lesson}.)

http://www.susa-morgan-black.net/travel/Resources.pdf

Bibliography

General Celtic:

• Kindling the Celtic Spirit, by Mara Freeman, Harper San Francisco, 2001
• Druidcraft, the Magic of Wicca and Druidry, by Philip Carr-Gomm, Thorsons, London, 2002
• Celtic Myth and Magic, by Edain McCoy, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1995
  

St. Brigid:

• Saint Gobnait of Ballyvourney, by Elís Uí Dháiligh, (some say Saint Gobnait is a version of Brigid in her patroness of Blacksmiths aspect)
• Irish Legends: St. Brigid’s Cloak, by Reg Keating, Tarantula Books, Dublin, 1997
• Rekindling the Flame, A Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Brigid of Kildare, by Rita Minehan, CSB, Solas Bhride Community, 1999
• In Search of St. Brigid, Foundress of Kildare, by Mary E. Pollard, St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, 1988
• The Cathedral Church of Saint Brigid, Rev. John Paterson, Dean of Kildare, 1982
• Brigit of Kildare by Ann Egan, Kildare County Council Library and Arts Services, 2001

Ogham, Irish Herbs and Trees:

• Irish Trees, Myths, Legends and Folklore, by Nial Mac Coitir, The Collins Press, Cork, 2003
• Irish Trees and Shrubs, by Peter Wyse-Jackson, Appletree Guide, Belfast, 1994
• Healing Herbs in Ireland, by Paula O’Regan, Primrose Press, Dublin, 1997
• Brighid’s Healing, Ireland’s Celtic Medicine Traditions, by Gina McGarry, Green Magic, Sutton Mallet, England, 2005
• Ogham, Ancestors Remembered in Stone, by Susan Connolly and Anne-Marie Moroney, Flax Mill Productions, Drogheda, Ireland, 2000
  

Tour and Guide books:

• The Book of Tara, by Michael Slavin, Wolfhound Press, Dublin, 1996
• The Tara Walk by Michael Slavin, (self produced and available in his shop at the foot of Tara Hill)
• The Druids at Tara, by Michael Slavin (self produced and available in his shop at the foot of Tara Hill)
• Sheela-na-Gigs, Origins and Functions, by Eamonn P. Kelly, Country House, Dublin, 1996
• Illustrated Map of the Sheela na Gigs of Britain and Ireland, by Jack Roberts and Joanne McMahon, Bandia Publishing, Ireland, 1997
• Brú na Bóinne, Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth and the River Boyne, by Archeology, Ireland, 2003

• The Complete Road Atlas of Ireland, Ordnance Survey, Ireland
• Paddy Mac’s Gap of Dunloe Pictoral Guide
• Guide to the National Museum of Ireland. by Patrick F. Wallace, Town House, Dublin, 2000
• The Complete Road Atlas of Ireland, Ordnance Survey, Ireland
  
• My personal travel journal, kept diligently for the duration of this extraordinary trip
  

Video:

• The Story of Tara, produced by Michael Slavin, available at his shop at the bottom of Tara Hill

Museums, Tours, and Parks

• Musaem Cheílteach Agus Réstaore. Dingle, County Kerry: www.kerryweb.ie
• Arthur Young Nature Trail, Killarney National Park, begins near Muckross House. Many of the Druid trees grow here, including incredible giant Birches and Pines, as well as Oaks, Hawthorne, Alder, Hazel, Reed, Furze, Fern, and ancient Yews. Even found a Blackthorn bush near Dundag Bay!
• National Museum of Ireland, Dublin: http://www.museum.ie/
  

• Bram Stoker’s Dracula Experience, Dublin: http://www.thebramstokerdraculaexperience.com/
• The Zozimus Ghostly Experience, Dublin: www.zozimus.com
• Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, and Saint Fiachra’s Garden, Kildare
• Dublin Ghost Bus Tour: http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/ghost_bus_tour.asp
• Dublinia, and the Viking World, Dublin: www.dublinia.ie
• Musaem Cheílteach Agus Réstaore. Dingle, County Kerry: www.kerryweb.ie
• Arthur Young Nature Trail, Killarney National Park, begins near Muckross House. Many of the Druid trees grow here, including incredible giant Birches and Pines, as well as Oaks, Hawthorne, Alder, Hazel, Reed, Furze, Fern, and ancient Yews. Even found a Blackthorn bush near Dundag Bay!
  

By Susa Morgan Black

Druid (OBOD), NROOGD, FSA Scot

Brighid.org.uk -- A Brigit Site to Treasure

Brighid Goddess and Saint is a fine site compiled by Paul Williment. On it you will find information on customs, Brigit sites in Ireland, The Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, and England, books and CDs, links to related sites, and information on both Her goddess and saint aspects.

It's wonderful stuff, expertly and beautifully constructed, with lots of photographs to fill out the picture of modern Brigit devotion.

Thank you, Paul!

"The banner above depicts Brighid against Eilean Bhride in the Hebrides. The scroll honours all those who have preserved Her story throughout the ages. The red hot iron spiral represents the goddess and suggests a crosier as a reminder that St. Bridget was consecrated as a religious using the form of the ordination of a bishop."

Paul Williment

Electronic Texts on Brigit & Irish Studies

Several valuable internet resources exist for Irish documents. See, for example:
Bethu Brigte & Milk Symbolism in the Bethu Brigte & The Festival of Brigit the Holy Woman.

Thanks to the Brigit-loving people on Live Journal for these sources.