Publisher's Synopsis
As seen on PBS, A Celtic Pilgrimage is a journey through the sacred landscape of western Ireland, guided by the late Irish philosopher and poet John OÆDonohue. Weaving ancient wisdom with personal history and breathtaking imagery, the documentary reveals a deeper Ireland beyond the usual travelogues. With mischievous humour, keen modern awareness, and a deep, empathic spirituality, OÆDonohue leads the viewer on an enlightening, emotionally affecting tour. Along the way he offers profound insights on life, death, suffering, creativity, and the divine. After an introduction by actor Mike Farrell, the documentary moves from Christian sites like Corcomroe Abbey, to pre-Christian pilgrimage spots like Mamean Mountain and St. ColemanÆs Well, Neolithic monuments like the Poulnabrone Dolmen, the elemental locations of Dun Aengus, the Burren, and Mullaghmoreùplaces imbued with significance in OÆDonohueÆs unique vision of the world.
