Advertisement

The art of water divining

The ancient art of water divining in Ireland has been handed down from the pre-Christian Druids, who used yew-rods to issue their predictions. Water divining, however, survives quietly in contemporary Irish society and is used by many builders who need to locate the best spot on the land to drill for water, although most diviners are found by word of mouth rather than via a website or directory. Sean was joined by Gerry Cremins, Chairman of the Irish Society of Diviners to discuss...

Share this article

11.05 1 Feb 2023


The art of water divining


Listen to this episode


Share this article

11.05 1 Feb 2023


The ancient art of water divining in Ireland has been handed down from the pre-Christian Druids, who used yew-rods to issue their predictions. Water divining, however, survives quietly in contemporary Irish society and is used by many builders who need to locate the best spot on the land to drill for water, although most diviners are found by word of mouth rather than via a website or directory.

Sean was joined by Gerry Cremins, Chairman of the Irish Society of Diviners to discuss...


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Steps return for a musical! -...

00:08:49

Steps return for a musical! - Henry McKean Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:49


How do we reflect on the Europ...

00:14:49

How do we reflect on the European migrant crisis?

The Hard Shoulder

00:14:49


What’s the fastest method of g...

00:20:34

What’s the fastest method of getting to Dublin Airport?

The Hard Shoulder

00:20:34


Government launches National H...

00:13:19

Government launches National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:19