 | We hang May boughs of Mountain Ash on the eves and the doors of our houses the Dos Bealtaine is in full bloom brightly decorated in the farmyard |
 | On the cross-quarter day Oidhche Bhealtaine the fire burns bright under the full moon
The May bushes fuel the bon-fires offering are made to the God of summer as we dance... the spirit of Beltane watches over |
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On this first day of summer the cattle are driven out to pasture blessed is the bounty on Luan Lae Bealtaine
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Glossary:
- Beltane is a cross-quarter day, marking the midpoint in the Sun's progress between the vernal equinox and summer solstice
- Beltane – Anglican translation of the Gaelic word for the Month of May, also the name of the festival that takes place on the first day of May.
- Oidhche Bhealtaine - the eve of Beltane
- Luan Lae Bealtaine - Translates as Bright May Day
- The Dos Bealtaine - commonly referred to as May Bush, bough usually of Mountain Ash, in bloom, placed in the farmyard and traditionally decorated with coloured eggshells, ribbons and garlands.
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