Irish Folklore

The legend of the Abhartach is one of Ireland’s darkest folklore tales, often cited as the earliest origin story of the Irish vampire long before …

The story of the Children of Lir is one that we were told by our teachers while at school in Ireland. It’s one of the …

The phrase “the luck of the Irish” dates back to at least the 19th century and is often linked to Irish immigrants who found success …

Deep in the misty folds of Celtic mythology, a pantheon of Celtic gods and goddesses wove their power into every corner of life. These Celtic …

Like many who grew up in Ireland, Irish mythology stories were a big part of my childhood. In school, we had the 4 cycles explained …

The Morrigan was a powerful Celtic goddess that represented war, fate, sovereignty and fertility. Part of the Ulster Cycle in Irish mythology, the Morrigan was a shapeshifter and …

For thousands of years, Irish mythological creatures have stirred the shadows, woven into tales whispered by firelight and guarded through generations of storytellers. Celtic mythological …

While I was growing up in Ireland, I was told stories of the Banshee at bedtime, and they always terrified me. The word ‘Banshee’ comes …

Myths and legends from Irish folklore played a big part in my childhood. When the clock hit 8 and bedtime arrived, my dad would transport …

The Giant’s Causeway legend / the Finn McCool story is arguably one of the best know tales from Irish mythology. It features a giant named …