Where female senescence intersects with Irish landscape, myth and nature.

By Ali Isaac

“We need to know where our roots as people of the land are, and how to reconnect with them. H A G does that.”
Whitney McKnight, Field Guide to Americans

“Story telling from ancient landscapes.”
Sarah Donoghue, The Herbalist's Diary

“Wonderful writing to read produced from passionate research.”
John Willmott RIP 2024, Nature Folklore

Introducing Imperfect Bodies, a Beautiful Uplifting Memoir by Ali Isaac

Welcome to H A G
where female senescence intersects with Irish landscape, mythical and natural

The Hedgerow Hag

Waking Up to a Fantastic Year of Tender New Beginnings

Thoughts on the Cailleach, hibernation and waking up to spring

Mythscape

Spectacular Landscapes of Love and Lust in Irish Myths

Love in all its many guises is woven through the tapestry of Irish mythology and remembered in the naming of the landscape.

Mythical 'Lake-Bursts' of Ireland

The early Irish literary and legendary landscape is awash with flood-lore.

Birthplace of a Goddess?

A Landscape of Liminality

The Cailleach Project

The Evolution of the Cailleach

From earth goddess to wise-woman to witch to... unpaid babysitter and miserable cat-lady?

Bealtaine | Sunshine on the First Day of Summer

Bealtaine Blessings on this joyful journey through the physical realm.

H A G

Where female senescence intersects with Irish landscape, myth and nature.