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Trees in Celtic Mythology
In this article we take a look at some of the sacred trees that feature in the many Celtic myths and legends handed ...
The Celtic Festival of Beltane
Beltane is the Celtic May Day festival celebrated on the first of May. It was considered an important festival in the...
Sowing Flax at Mallon Farm
We’re keeping a close eye on the weather these days as we hope to sow our flax soon. We use a traditional tool called...
Linen Wedding Anniversary
Linen is associated with the fourth wedding anniversary. The aristocrat of textiles and mankind’s oldest fibre, linen...
Women in Celtic Myths and Legends
We are marking International Women's Day by taking a look at some of the famous female characters that feature in Cel...
Melangell and the Hare
The hare was a sacred animal for the Celts, a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. Our latest hare sculp...
The Celtic Festival of Imbolc
The Celtic festival of Imbolc is celebrated on the first of February through to sunset on the second. Falling between...
Bronze Legends: The Creation and Casting of a Sculpture
The Bronze Legend Collection of sculptures by Charlie Mallon is inspired by the symbols and stories of the Ancient Ce...
2021 on Mallon Farm
As we start a new year, we've been reflecting on some of the events of 2021 here on Mallon Farm.
The Boar of Ben Gulbain
Boars were symbols of strength and wealth to the ancient Celts. Symbols of battle on helmets and shields often featu...
Tradition Restarted: Scutching Flax at Mallon Farm
Scutching is the process of taking off all the other outer parts of the flax plant to leave the long fibres. Back in ...
Horses in Celtic Mythology
Horses were much admired by the Celts and feature throughout many of the ancient stories handed down from one gene...