The Feast of St MacDara (Lá Fhéile Mhic Dara)
On July 16th each year hundreds in their own currachs, boats and canoes or ferried there by local fishermen, make a pilgrimage off the coast of Carna to the tiny, uninhabited St. MacDara's Island to celebrate Féile Mhic Dara (Macdara Festival)
Why refilling is more important than ever
Today, more than ever, we continue to consume nonrenewable resources — such as oil — as though we have an endless supply. This is not sustainable. The EU adopted a plan in March 2020 to achieve a circular economy in order to reach their 2050 climate neutrality target. A huge systemic effort is needed to achieve this and there are major benefits to adopting a circular economy that make it worth the hardwork. Through a circular economy, reusing resources and refurbishing old products instead of throwing them in the bin are the norm. This ensures that we use fewer non-renewable resources and is beneficial for everyone. There is less need to mine finite resources. Reusing materials means less rubbish, pollution and plastic in...
Bealtaine
Bealtaine is one of the four major Irish Celtic annual festivals along with Imbolc Samhain and Lughnasa. It signifies the return of the light. The Festival was celebrated with Flowers, Fire and Water.
A Beautiful Encounter - Visit of Fiona of The Suncycling Odyssey
On a sunny Sunday Morning, we had the absolute pleasure to have Fiona Colantuono, a 22 year old engineering student of renewable energies, for a visit at Lilly's warehouse in Carna. She is on a cycling journey of 8800 km of distance, using her battery assisted bike that she has upgraded with solar panels and while doing so, aims to meet likeminded people and initiatives for energy transition. She is also interested in working with schools in form of climate and energy workshops. Check out her progress and schedule on the link below: https://www.thesuncyclingodyssey.com/en Follow her instagram here: instagram.com/thesuncyclingodyssey/ We had a great conversation about cleaning product industry, her cycling project and about life in general in relation to our projects....
March into Spring Cleaning
The days are getting longer and life is getting busy again. Our homes have been our havens for the last few years and there's no better time to show our homes some TLC than with the big spring clean. Rather than seeing the big spring clean as a tiresome chore you can see it as an important step in your self care routine. When you care for your home you are caring for yourself and your loved ones. Cleaning and organizing the space you spend most of your time in can keep your immune system strong, avoid illnesses, boost your mood and help you sleep better. Your mental health can benefit greatly from keeping your space tidy. A clutter free,...
Women's Day 2022 - the Two Grannies
Lilly's is a female run small business. We believe that the values dear to us, as women, are key to work on our goals to improve the health of everyone, achieve sustainable home life for everyone, and to help to heal our planet.
On this Women's Day 2022, when the world seem very broken, we wish to remember women and their strength, skills and caring of all women.
Imbolc
From Feb 1st to February 2nd Imbolc, also celebrated as St. Brigid's day, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
The Celtic tradition of Imbolc goes back 5000 years. Imbolc marks the start of longer days, an increase of light and the beginning of spring, farming and lambing season. It was associated with the Celtic Goddess Bridget.
Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh
January 6th is the final and twelfth day of Christmas also known as Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and Little Christmas. 
Lost at Christmas. A Turtle's Story.
Lost at Christmas. A Turtle's Story.
Christmas is a stressful time for many. But it’s also a joyous time where we come together with our loved ones and appreciate everything we have in our lives.
We often hear tales of Christmas miracles at this time of year. We here in Carna experienced our very own in an unusual turn of events involving the rescue of an aquatic animal not resident on our shoreline.