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“Cree scholar Dwayne Donald defines colonialism as an “on-going process of relationship denial.” In this issue, we explore the theme of Fialas; kinship, relationship, family and ask, how do we collectively guide ourselves back toward kinship?”
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan and Denise Conroy
Illustration and Layout by Denise Conroy
With contributions from;
Monica ‘Mo’ Wilde; “Cruinneachadh, rùrachd agus bhiadh fiadhaich - Collecting, foraging and wild food”
Lavie Olupona: “A young lackeen” & “Sparrow”
Rupa Marya; ‘Weaving this Thread Together”
Luíse O’Donovan: “Limpet/Bairneach”
Ian Ó Droma: “Fialas”
Caelainn Hogan: “Slí Eile”
Conchobhar Ruadh: “Éalú ón náire”
Cáit Ó Néill: “Huath, Macha, Mugwort & I”
Branwen Kavanagh:“From the twin to the in-between”
Denise Conroy; Uaimh na gCat
Lucy Ní hAodhagáin; ‘Is mise Neantóg’
“May this issue help us, even briefly, to glimpse that wider kinship vision. And may it remind us that tending the space between us is not a metaphor, but a practice and a responsibility”.
10% of all profits go toward “Éireann and I; A community archive for Black migrants in Ireland.
“Éireann and I is a community archive that chronicles stories centered around heritage, activism, and art. We are part of a growing movement of grassroots efforts from marginalized communities to collect and make accessible our own experiences outside of traditional archival institutions”.
Delivery cost: Dependent on location. €3+ Postage on Mondays & Thursdays. We post all over the world.
Digital download of ‘An Fómhar- Fialas’ edition of Airmid’s Journal 2025.
You will receive a secure link which will last for 24 hours after the first download.
Art work and formatting by Denise Conroy
Co-edited byLucy O’Hagan & Denise Conroy
Click here to read more about our values and ethics.
“Cree scholar Dwayne Donald defines colonialism as an “on-going process of relationship denial.” In this issue, we explore the theme of Fialas; kinship, relationship, family and ask, how do we collectively guide ourselves back toward kinship?”
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan and Denise Conroy
Illustration and Layout by Denise Conroy
With contributions from;
Monica ‘Mo’ Wilde; “Cruinneachadh, rùrachd agus bhiadh fiadhaich - Collecting, foraging and wild food”
Lavie Olupona: “A young lackeen” & “Sparrow”
Rupa Marya; ‘Weaving this Thread Together”
Luíse O’Donovan: “Limpet/Bairneach”
Ian Ó Droma: “Fialas”
Caelainn Hogan: “Slí Eile”
Conchobhar Ruadh: “Éalú ón náire”
Cáit Ó Néill: “Huath, Macha, Mugwort & I”
Branwen Kavanagh:“From the twin to the in-between”
Denise Conroy; Uaimh na gCat
Lucy Ní hAodhagáin; ‘Is mise Neantóg’
“May this issue help us, even briefly, to glimpse that wider kinship vision. And may it remind us that tending the space between us is not a metaphor, but a practice and a responsibility”.
10% of all profits go toward “Éireann and I; A community archive for Black migrants in Ireland.
“Éireann and I is a community archive that chronicles stories centered around heritage, activism, and art. We are part of a growing movement of grassroots efforts from marginalized communities to collect and make accessible our own experiences outside of traditional archival institutions”.
Link and QR code to download Audio version is included within the journal.
Will be restocked in 2026
“Teanga is not just a tool for communication; it is a way of seeing, a way of knowing, a way of being in the world. Teangacha don’t just hold words, they carry instructions of traditional ecological knowledge, honed over generations; ways of being in relationship with the land that understand it to be kin, not resource. They remind us that there are other ways to be, to organise and to relate to one another and to the land”.
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan and Denise Conroy
Illustration and Layout by Denise Conroy
With contributions from;
Amano Miura; 舌 Tongue (Shita)
Johan Sandberg McGuinne; ‘I long to kiss your scarred lips with a decolonised tongue’
Aoife de Bhál; ‘Beann Mhadagáin’
Rónán Ó Raghallaigh; ‘Tá Mé Gul Awailí’
Ola Majekodunmi; ‘Glow’ & ‘Lost’
Leasha Hogan; ‘Teanga na Plandaí’
Catriona Ní Ghribín; ‘An Rún’ & ‘Gailtín Tí Móir’
Cré; Aoife Hammond & Steve Finnerty; Amhráin agus Foinn
Denise Conroy; An bhfuil Gaeilge Agaibh & Cailb
Lucy O’Hagan; ‘Ag déanamh cnuasaigh Sleabhac’
& ‘Ar lorg na Teanga’ with Denise Conroy
‘When we speak a word, we plant a seed. When we learn a phrase, we weave another thread back into that cloak. When we greet caisearbhán emerging from the frozen earth, or a new born baby fresh into this world, we whisper;
Fáilte. Tá muid anseo go fóill. Beidh muid anseo go deo. Ní bheidh muid inár dtost’.
10% of all profits go towardGairdín an Phobail; a community garden in west Belfast - an area where chronic poverty goes hand in hand with abundance of talent and a spirit of community organising best captured by the Irish phrase ‘Na habair é, Dean é’ - Don’t say it, Do it.
Delivery cost: Dependent on location. €3+ Postage on Mondays & Thursdays. We post all over the world.
We are delighted to welcome John Rhyder of the Woodcraft School to North west Donegal this winter for a two day trailing workshop.
John Rhyder is the only senior tracker in Northern Europe having scored 100% in both track and sign and trailing in specialist evaluations, the highest assessed level possible in the CyberTracker system. John is also an evaluator for the CyberTracker system.
Trailing Workshop
Duration Two Days
This workshop will cover the techniques needed to trail or follow an animal in the wild, we are aiming this programme at anyone wanting to get closer to wildlife but are also planning this it as preparation for those who may be unsure of what trailing involves and would like to try before signing up for a longer programme. It is also useful for anyone interested in taking a CyberTracker trailing evaluation. The learning outcomes therefore follow the assessment criteria of the evaluation covering in detail the elements of spoor recognition, spoor anticipation, anticipation of dangerous situations, alertness and stealth with each of these main headings further broken down into sub categories leading too what we we believe is a most in-depth and thorough trailing criteria.
The course is not heavily theory based and we will be on the trails as soon as practically possible during the programme. We will stay on these trails for as long as we can throughout each day with candidates rotating to take a turn at point. Even when not in the lead a great deal can be learned from watching from behind. Tuition is given throughout, towards the end of the second day it is hoped that we will be in a position to put the criteria taught in place and try to approach animals. Essentially we will stop talking and see how close we can get to the deer.
We prefer to teach trailing in a realistic scenario and so after a fairly brief introduction the course will take place entirely on the trail. We tend to focus on ungulates usually red deer, to maximise our chances of trailing to a satisfactory conclusion. To maximise the success of this course it is limited to a small group size of 5 people.
Where?
We will be in the diverse surroundings of Ards Forest Park, Northwest Donegal which will allow us to follow deer uninterrupted across long distances. We will be outside for the entirety of the two days so please be sure to dress appropriately for all weathers.
Accomodation
There is no accommodation offered as part of this course but there are plenty of local rental accommodations and hotels. This course is entirely self-catered. Accommodation is available at Ards Friary. Please contact them directly to book.
When?
8th & 9th November
9am - 4.30pm each day
Cost
€225
Who’s it for?
Wildlife trailing is an ancient skill with diverse applications. Outdoor enthusiasts,Naturalists, Wildlife conservationists, Forest School guides, Bushcraft practitioners, Poets, Artists and Storytellers will all find something of great depth in this process.
Spaces limited to five people.
Digital download of ‘Lughnasa 2024 - Aiteach’ edition of Airmid’s Journal.
You will receive a secure link which will last for 24 hours after the first download.
Art work and formatting by Denise Conroy
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan
Click here to read more about our values and ethics.
“The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, it is queerer than we can suppose”
- Evolutionary biologist J.B.S Haldane (1928).
’These pages invoke Aiteach, Queerness, as a mythic home-coming; an expansive place to be longing for and belonging to in the shifting landscapes of our times. It is a place that has always existed, thriving in relationship, and yet is undefinable, borderless and as expansive as the queer blue sea.’
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan and Denise Conroy
Illustration and Layout by Denise Conroy
With contributions from;
Denise Conroy ‘Fer Éinleabtha’
Queer Sheds
Tadhg Mac Eoghain ‘Home scars’
Brian Lacey ‘Queer Ireland’
Amir Abu Alrob ‘Forbidden Love’
Santiago Rial ‘Of grá and Irish lads’
Rev Llewyn Máire ‘Botanical invocations (after Sappho)’
Aster Reem David ‘Sowing Solidarity’
Dylan Kerr ‘An Maighdean Mhara’
El Reid-Buckley ‘An introduction to fermented intimacies’
Bulelani Mfaco ‘Love Hurts’
Sage Jaffrey ‘My Body, My Territory’
Denise Conroy ‘Beyond Duality’
Lucy Ní hAodhagáin ‘Arán Dearcán’
‘This issue of Airmid’s journal is an invitation to fruit, to emerge, to feel your own belonging with this wildly queer world and the many species spanning billions of years who join in chorus with you’.
Link and QR code to download Audio version is included within the journal.
Ón abhainn go dtí an fharraige
From the River to the Sea
A journal for Palestine
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan & Denise Conroy
Layout, design & illustration by Denise Conroy
With contributions from:
With information about the following Irish organisations working in solidarity with Palestine.
Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Belfast Painting for palestine peace wall
All profits will go directly to Palestinian Gofundme campaigns, supporting those in Gaza who have no choice but to leave their homeland.
Ón abhainn go dtí an fharraige
From the River to the Sea
A journal for Palestine
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan & Denise Conroy
Layout, design & illustration by Denise Conroy
With contributions from:
With information about the following Irish organisations working in solidarity with Palestine.
Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Belfast Painting for palestine peace wall
Delivery cost: Dependent on location. €2+ Postage on Mondays & Thursdays. We post all over the world.
Digital download of ‘An t-Earrach ~ Elder’ edition of Airmid’s Journal, 2024.
You will receive a secure link which will last for 24 hours after the first download.
Art work and formatting by Denise Conroy
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan
Click here to read more about our values and ethics.
This issue is created in solidarity with the ‘Love our Lough’ campaign, and 10% of profits will be donated to Save our Sperrins’. Both collectives work to cherish, celebrate and protect these vast elders for present and future generations.
With contributions from:
Han Hogan
Lucy Ní hAodhágain
Link and QR code to download Audio version is included within the journal.
An t-Earrach 2024: “Elder”
“How can we stay with the trouble long enough for something new to emerge and something ancient to be re-membered?
How can we re-member the elder wisdom present in all things as a powerful tool in a decolonial process?
In this issue, we learn from the elders, the warp and weft of this collective tapestry. The waters of Loch nEathach, Lough Neagh, lap up against these pages. Reminding us of the dangers of ecological amnesia. We hear the whispers of forgotten kin. We are invited to remember the secrets lost when mountains are mined and to let the imbas of a dammed river and a polluted well flow”.
This issue is created in solidarity with the ‘Love our Lough’ campaign, and 10% of profits will be donated to Save our Sperrins’. Both collectives work to cherish, celebrate and protect these vast elders for present and future generations.
Edited by Lucy O’Hagan & Denise Conroy
Layout, design & illustration by Denise Conroy
Click here to read more about our values and ethics.
With contributions from:
Han Hogan
Lucy Ní hAodhágain
Delivery cost: Dependent on location. €2+ Postage on Mondays & Thursdays. We post all over the world.
Link and QR code to download Audio version is included within the journal.
Airmid’s Journal - An Fómhar 2026
Ceol, Amhránaíocht agus Damhsa
Pre-order now. Journals printed by August 5th.
“It’s a very fitting time of year to offer this new collection of essays, music and art to the world. The fraughans are ripe for picking, the summer is coming to a close, and tradition says that we ought to make our way to a high place, or a low place, to gather together and bring our collective attention to the beginning of the harvest; with sheaves of corn and fraughans threaded on stems. It’s also the time of dancing, of rejoicing, of song and connection to land and community.”
With contributions from:
Tura Arutura
Edwina Guckian
Genevieve Galarneau
Billy Mag Fhloinn
Harry Bradley
Nell Ní Chróinín
John Tuohy
Belfast Dabke
Féile Róise Rua
Denise Conroy
Co-edited by Lucy O’Hagan and Denise Conroy
Illustration and Layout by Denise Conroy
“We hope that the ceol, damhsa agus amhránaíocht that spills out over the edges of these pages reminds you of something. That every step pressed into the ground can be a seed of solidarity. Every note picked out on the fiddle a crack in the neoliberal walls that divide us. Every song remembered a new stitch in an old garment that is still very much worth holding on to”.
10% of all profits go toward a grassroots community organisation
Delivery cost: Dependent on location. €3.50+ Postage on Mondays & Thursdays. We post all over the world.