Native Irish Skies

Most of the world's peoples have indigenous traditions in astronomy - their own names for the stars and constellations not used elsewhere.

I am particularly interested in the native star-traditions around the world, as well as any area of astronomy that falls between mathematical astronomy and astrology (such as use of stars in navigation, surveying, time-keeping, popular proverbs etc.)

Since some of the early relics indicate an advanced knowledge of navigation by sea, I expect there should be information about native Irish star-lore.

Has anyone come across information about this? I haven't been able to find any so far.

Diane O'Donovan

One source to look up is the legend that Saint Brendan sailed from (I think it was) Donegals coast in the 5th century. He travelled by the stars, going North, and apparently found Greenland... even before the Vikings claimed they did.

Seanie.

One source to look up is the legend that Saint Brendan sailed from (I think it was) Donegals coast
Seanie.

Like all good thinks it was from kerry.

One source to look up is the legend that Saint Brendan sailed from (I think it was) Donegals coast
Seanie.

Like all good thinks it was from kerry.

:oops:

One source to look up is the legend that Saint Brendan sailed from (I think it was) Donegals coast
Seanie.

Like all good thinks it was from kerry.

was he not going away from kerry, i.e. trying to escape .

just spreading the good word about the place