This rite was performed in verbal silence with each step conducted without spoken word. The only section that was not silent was the calling of the role of the dead. The sounds heard were the sounds of the fire, wind the land around us and a single steady pulsing drim beat which stopped when the old fire was extinquished and resumed when the new fire was started. When the role of the dead was called all that was said was the name of the honored deceased and in this way the rite was very moving.

The Firepriest lights the old year's fire.

The Filid makes an invitation to the Tribal Patron Goddess:  

The processional is led by the Filid and Sacrificer to the sound of slow steady drumming.  

The Drui makes an opening prayer.

The Tribal Chieftainess stands in the center a blesses the area from the center to the edge.

The Sacrificer dowses the  old fire.

In darkness an offering is carried out of the ritual area and thrown beyond as a gift to Crom Dubh.

The Firepriest will light new year's fire & make a silent calling of Daigre.

The Drui will make an invitation to the Gods.

The Fili will make an invitation to the ancestors.

Calling of the role of the dead.

Lighting of votives for people to receive the fire of the tribe 

Silent  Sacrifices  & Offerings

Divination is taken by the Seer.

The Acolyte and two children will silently mix and distribute the waters.

The acolyte will save the waters of mystery.

The Drui will Thank the Gods.

The Filid will thank the Ancestors.

The Chieftainess will thank the Tribal Patron Goddess.

Let fire burn after the rite has ended. People may remain in the area silently for a while if they wish or they may head to the feasting area where conversation may resume.