As the acorns ripened and fell to the ground, the last of the nettles produced seed and the Cailleach took up her blackthorn staff, the dream of “Airmid’s Journal” was borne.
The Airmid Journal is intended to be an ever-growing tapestry of stories, woven together with the plants of this land. Old stories, new stories, personal tales, and present spells.
Here we share the voices of those who tend to the wild wells, offering nourishment to all those who wish to drink from the source.
10% of all profits from this first issue will go towards the Traveller Counselling Service; a community-based and culturally appropriate counselling service for the Traveller community.
Since Airmid’s Journal was released in July 2021, over 2000 copies have been sold and over €600 has been raised for the Traveller Counselling Service.
Art work and formatting by Sean Fitzgerald
Contributions from; Mary Reynolds, Oein deBhairduin, Denise Conroy, Tara Ní Máirín, Laurel Wood, Sean Fitzgerald & Lucy O’Hagan.
Influenced by Fiddlers Green magazine, Hedge Spoken Press, The Dark Mountain Project, DIY Queer & Punk zines.
Recommended further reading:
The last battle of Moytura, Sean Fitzgerald
Why the moon travels, Oein deBhairduin
The Garden Awakening, Mary reynolds
Ireland's generous nature, Peter Wyse Jackson