07/06/2026
🌞 Grianstad an tSamhraidh 🌞
For the last few years I’ve made a point of stopping to watch the sunset on the Summer Solstice 🌅
No matter where I am or what’s going on, I try to take a little time to get outside and appreciate the longest day of the year. Thankfully, in recent years I’ve been able to enjoy Summer Solstice sunsets from some beautiful places close to home in Blacksod 🏡
It’s become a small tradition of mine and something I always look forward to. I usually sneak in a quick dip too and try to take in the day before it comes to an end 🌀
Living on the west coast, I’ve been lucky enough to witness some incredible sunsets over the years, and I’ve always felt there is something special about marking the Summer Solstice by the sea🌊
I also love the Gaeilge for solstice, “Grianstad” — meaning “sun stop”, the moment when the sun appears to pause before beginning its journey back south 🌏
This year I’m looking forward to sharing that experience with a small group of people as part of the Tonn Nua Summer Solstice Retreat 😇
We’ll finish the day with a communal dinner, a bonfire gathering and, weather permitting, a sunset over the Atlantic 🌊🔥🌞
An rud is annamh is iontach — What is rare is wonderful🇮🇪
Declan & Geimhreadh 🐶
