On June 6th 2020, I had the honour of being installed as the Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, following in the footsteps of my predecessor, Philip Carr-Gomm, and the Order's founder, Ross Nichols.
Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic lockdown, the ceremony could not take place as we had planned, in a Glastonbury meadow. Instead, we did our work on the inner planes, and shared it with members of the Order in the broadcast below.
'Síocháin, suaimhneas, solas agus grá: Peace, tranquility, light and love.'
New chant: Welcome to my life, welcome to my heart.
Eimear Burke at the Cat stone at Uisneach
Welcome to my website.
My name is Eimear Burke. My home is Three Castles, near Kilkenny in Ireland. It is in a rural area and includes a ruined tower, which these days functions as a temple and ritual space.
I am a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, as was my late husband, Howard Campbell. Together we founded the Kilkenny Druid Grove, and connected with others to build a community which meets at Three Castles eight times a year, to celebrate the major Druidic festivals.
I work as a psychologist, and my interests in Druidry and psychology have led me to act as a Celebrant, helping people to design and enact meaningful rites of passage. I am licensed to perform legal weddings in the Republic of Ireland, and can also offer non legal ceremonies.
I have a deep love of the ancient Irish tales. I therefore have a passion for storytelling. I bring the old tales to new audiences, and - while remaining faithful to the stories - often examine them from new perspectives, so that listeners experience them as fresh and relevant. I particularly enjoy showing people the sacred sites of Ireland, and telling the ancient tales right where they happened.
My website will always be a work in progress, and will include regular updates about Druidry, about the Irish stories, the Irish language and the activities of the Kilkenny Grove. It also contains a memorial to my late husband, Howard, who passed in April 2015, leaving wonderful memories and a beautiful legacy in the form of his poetry.
Please feel free to explore this website, and to visit often as it grows. I would value your opinion and suggestions for new content. There is a Contact Us page, which you can find in the navigation menu at the top of the screen. The Kilkenny grove also has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AnCraobhAirgid/
I would be glad to hear your comments.
