Cailleach Beara

Cailleach Beara she is the crone facet of the great goddess, creator of thunder storms, goddess of Sovereignty.

The Cailleach Beara is probably the oldest living mythological creatures connected with Ireland.



She once had a discussion with Fintan the Wise and the Hawk of Achill and each agreed that she has outlived them all, saying 'Are you the one, the grandmother who ate the apples originally?'

- Apples are connected with immortality and are considered as the food of the gods.