In Ireland, fairy beliefs have been intertwined with the natural world for centuries. Trees, in particular the hawthorn, have played a significant role in Irish fairy folklore and tradition. The…
The Secret Commonwealth is a term that originated in Scottish folklore, specifically in the 17th century. It referred to a society of fairies or supernatural beings who were believed to…
Discover the legendary Fianna warriors of Irish mythology, known for their skill in hunting and protection of the high king. Learn about their leader, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and the arduous initiatory process for joining their ranks. Explore the rich history and folklore surrounding the Fianna in this short but captivating read.
The Fairy Lore of Ireland is drawn from a chapter of the "Traces of the Elder Faiths of Ireland: A Folklore Sketch; a Handbook of Irish Pre-Christian Traditions", published in…
A Fenian legend attributes the formation of this lough to Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill), the heroic leader of the Fianna Warriors who, at this later stage of his heroic…
Irish myths have been told around fires and at bedsides for millennia. They tell tales of more ancient times; of heroes and monsters, of extraordinary other-worldy places, triumphant feats of warriors,…
Aengus was one of the illustrious and mysterious Tuatha Dé Danann, a mystical race of beings who came to Ireland in the distant past bringing high culture along with them.…
Grainne was the daughter of the High King Cormac MacAirt, her stunning beauty was legendary across the island. Many high ranking nobles and chieftains tried in vain to secure her…
Aengus was asleep one night when he saw something like a young girl coming towards the head of his bed, and she was the most beautiful woman in Eriu. He…
The Fianna was made up of many battalions called cathas, each with 3,000 warriors. In peaceful times, the main body of the Fianna was made up of three cathas, or…