At the end of the war, the island tradition of a no-footwear policy was reinstated in respect for the ancient spirits believed to reside on the island.
Mr. Colohan returned to the inspiration of his homeland and established Achill Pottery, which has always been closely bound with island traditions and sights.
Chinese lion dancers, martial arts, food booths and good-luck firecrackers are highlights of this island tradition.
The island tradition now includes many night parades, masked balls and exquisite costumes.
An important island tradition involved the 'Mistress Stone', a door-shaped opening in the rocks north-west of Ruival over-hanging a gully.
The site on the volcano slope is about three miles from the coast, conforming to an island tradition of settling inland, a safe distance from seagoing pirates.
He refers also to the island tradition that woods were destroyed by Viking invaders (Danes, Norwegians).
First introduced in the 9th century, Faroes sheep have long been an integral part of the island traditions.
Where to Eat Jordan Pond House, (207) 276-3316, in Acadia Park has been an island tradition for more than a century.
For one thing, according to island tradition, this announces us handfasted for a year and a day.