Why travel to just one event when you could come for two? The weekend before Coronet of Fools, the shire of Glen Rathlin will host Flaming Arrow, the premier event in the Kingdom for archery. This takes place at the ASPIRE Centre in Clara, just 90 minutes from Newgrange Lodge (and 75 minutes from Dublin.)

Those who would rule, hear me! A great tournament will take place in May near Newgrange, and the winners will become the next rulers of Insulae Draconis. Their Highnesses call on those who would fight, and those who would inspire them to fight, to submit their Letters of Intent at the earliest opportunity.

Payment by bank transfer is now working for Coronet of Fools. We’ve addressed the problem where only credit cards were accepted; apologies if you were affected by this, and many thanks to those who let us know.

At our scribal themed A&S meetup tonight, Anneleyn practiced Gothic Littera Bastarda based on the Marc Drogin book. Delighted shouts of “the g looks a g” could be heard. Jasper tried out the basic calligraphy set he got and then tested Windsor & Newton ink and decided to get himself some at Evans Art Supplies off Capel St. Alays started doing the illumination of a Manesse initial on a blank scroll, which she had traced a while back. And Duncan worked diligently on a secret project that we are not allowed to talk about. There might also have been tea.

Ireland is full of historical places and things to see. If you’re visiting for Coronet of Fools, we hope that you can extend your stay for a few days and visit some of them.