Step Beyond the Story. Walk the Path of the Bean Feasa

Welcome to The Bramble Book—an online journey into traditional Irish folk wisdom, seasonal living, and the ancient practices of the Bean Feasa and Duine Feasa, brought to you by Lorraine from Gallivanting,ie

Fáilte, Welcome to The Bramble Book

If you’ve ever walked the Irish landscape with me on a Gallivanting tour, listened to one of my talks, or followed my stories online, you’ve probably heard me speak about the old ways—the quiet, grounded folk wisdom passed down through generations of Irish healers, storytellers, and seers.

People often ask me, "Do you have a book where I can learn more?"

This is that book.

Designed to follow the turning of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, The Bramble Book is a living, video-led guide for anyone ready to take their first steps onto the path of the Bean Feasa or Duine Feasa—a Person of Wisdom. Together, through Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa, we’ll explore traditional cures, seasonal rituals, folklore, and the deep, practical connection between the land and the hearth.

So, pull up a chair, light a candle, and pour yourself a cuppa

Lorraine xx

The Wheel of the Year Full Course

Self-guided, 4 modules, each one packed with videos, eBooks, and further resources.

Carefully designed to fit into the busiest of lives!

No commitments, no meet-ups, no homework, no hard study. Just enjoyable “story lectures” that you can listen to in the car or at home, and practical information and instructions on how to make your life just a little more magical and more connected to the world of your ancestors

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Recipes, Recommended Reading, Events and more!

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Watch Witch Way!?

Join Caroline as she documents her journey to become a Bean Feasa. New Video with me every month and lots of fun with Caroline in between!

Follow The Journey

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Handmade miniature evergreen wreath in a wooden box filled with straw, alongside a handwritten note.
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Four smiling adults take a selfie outside Bolands Garden Centre, with parked cars and rolling fields in the background.