Druids Jan and Karen Tetteroo with Donal Bohane reinstalling the ancient stone on his farm in Skibbereen. âHe wanted to restore the stone, and also restore his fortunes, because he had had a run of bad luck.â Photograph: Dan Connolly
Jan explains that each of the three elements of the order focuses on a different area of study. âThe bard is based on study of the arts and performing arts; the ovates on the spiritual world, and the druid on studies in philosophy, myth and legend.â
What is an âovateâ?
âLike a Celtic shaman.â
They say that there is no dogma in druidery, and although they are environmentally aware, there is, for instance, no requirement to be a vegetarian.