The ancient Irish were at least familiar with the notion ... she lands in a cup of wine which is drunk by the wife of Etar, a warrior of the Ulaid. Etar’s wife swallows the butterfly and becomes ...

The subject linked the new hospital to ancient Ireland as Macha reputedly founded the first hospital in Ireland at Eamhain Mhacha in 300BC. The dove seated on her left hand is a symbol of St ...