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Our ancestors in pre-history knew about science, geometry and astronomy. Prehistoric legends and early history tell us that in ancient Ireland it was vital that the male ‘Sun God’ and the female ‘Earth Goddess’ existed in harmony. The great Irish megalithic tomb and World Heritage Site of Newgrange in ‘Brú na Bóinne’, facilitates a beam of sunlight which illuminates the central chamber on the first day of the new year celebrating the renewal of life. We believe that music is at the heart of the this astronomically aligned megalith. The later Bronze Age horns and trumpets which were found in pairs represent male and female. These instruments were played at the inauguration of kings and for majestic ceremonies. The ‘Sun God’ and the ‘Earth Goddess’ were brought together to ensure the continuity and wellbeing of people, crops and livestock, thus suggesting the horns and trumpets are the voices of the ‘God’ and ‘Goddess’. This delightful exhibition of instruments and performance/presentation by Simon and Maria O’Dwyer Co-Founders of Ancient Music Ireland, brings the audience on a journey through the ages, starting with the earliest habitation of Ireland and progresses through the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and ends in Early Medieval times. It is a celebration of the great ancient instrument collection. Simon is an outstanding story teller and musician. Accurate reproductions of ancient instruments from each period will be explained and played during this upbeat and informative event. Sounds that haven’t been heard for thousands of years will echo through the Cavan County Museum!
To book contact the museum on 049 8544070 or by email [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff, Ireland County Cavan, Inishowen, Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, A82 CR62, Ireland,Ballyjamesduff, Athboy
