Celebrate the Winter Solstice with RSPB NI

Name: Celebrate the Winter Solstice with RSPB NI
Start: 2024-12-21T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-21T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Belfast Window on Wildlife

Schedule

Sat Dec 21 2024 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Belfast Window on Wildlife | Belfast, NI

The winter solstice has a long history in Ireland, with many fascinating traditions. Some have been lost to the mists of time while others trace their roots back to the Celts and beyond. But what does solstice mean? How long has the solstice been marked in Ireland? What Celtic traditions mark the winter solstice? And how and where can you mark the solstice in Ireland today?
Join RSPB's very own Aoife de Bhál as she takes you on a bilingual exploration of this hugely important time of the year in the ancient Celtic calendar. With live music, Tea, coffee and sconesNo experience of the Irish language is necessary. The price also includes reserve entry.