12 Name Meanings of Ireland’s Major Rivers
Here are the name meanings for 12 of Ireland's major rivers with a few myths thrown in along the way. River Shannon Abhainn na Sionainne River of Sionann Ireland’s longest…
References to Ogham in An Táin Bó Cúailnge – The Cattle Raid Of Cooley
We find references to Ogham in the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology, which recounts the exploits of the famous boy-hero, Setanta, or to give him his heroic name, Cuchullain. In…
Ogham and Irish Mythology
Ogham (pronounced “ohm”, or with a soft g "oh-gham") is an ancient Irish method of writing. It was a special language known only to the initiated and higher classes. A champion…
From the Ashes: The Role of Culture and Heritage in Irish Transition to Independence
In living memory alone, many countries have experienced drastic changes to its cultural and political constituents, going through a state of transition from one form of government, laws, and ideology to another.…
The First Judgment in Ireland
“And that, without deceit, is the first judgement in Ireland: so that thence, with very noble judgement, it is the right of his wife against Partholón.” Lebor Gabhála Érenn §30. The First Judgment…
Irish Fairy Beliefs – The Changeling
The Reverend John O’Hanlon wrote on the topic of the native Irish belief in the fairy-folk in his article titled Fairy Beliefs – Irish Folklore saying they were regarded “by the…
‘Day of the Wren’ and the Wren Boys
Wren Day (Lá Dreoilín) is a traditional Irish custom where the bold and mysterious ‘Wren Boys’ perform a ceremonial ‘Hunt of the Wren’, which takes place on Christmas Day or…
Gaelic Gods and Goddesses | Psychology and Irish Mythology
Are myths just fireside stories? What can they teach us about the past and ourselves today? Join me as we explore some the archetypal symbolic meanings attributed the various Gaelic…
Map of Ireland in the Heroic Times Depicting the Sites of Many Legends
Below you can find the Map of Ireland in the Heroic Times, found in Standish O'Grady's History of Ireland. It visualises the key sites and locations from Irish mythology showing…
34 Irish Names from Ancient Myth and History
ÁED m Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology Older form of AODH. ÁEDÁN m Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology Older form of AODHÁN. This was the name of a 6th-century king of the…