The Fate of the Children of Lir | A Famous Tale From Irish Mythology
Lir, a powerful king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, had four children: Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra, and Conn. After Lir's wife died, he remarried Aoife, a jealous and cruel woman. Out…
Heroic Biography: Finn McCool – A Giant of Irish Folklore and Tradition
Finn McCool, also known as Fionn mac Cumhaill, is a renowned character from Irish mythology, celebrated for his wisdom and martial prowess. His mythic narratives were passed down originally through…
The Echoes Of Our Ancestors: The War Cries of the Irish Clans
Ireland was comprised of about 100-120 territorial units with varying degrees of autonomy and independence called tuatha (singular: tuath). Each tuatha was a composition of numerous clan groups who held…
Meet Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Your Irish Roots
https://youtu.be/m6NS3AHU5fE This article is for anyone curious to learn more about their family history and genealogy. It includes essential resources, records, and strategies for successfully tracing one's Irish ancestry. From…
The Old Religion and the Druids: Lifting the Veil on the Mysterious Priests of Early Ireland
Delving into the depths of Irish history reveals a fascinating tapestry of mythology and legends. This intricate web of stories weaves together the tales of gods, goddesses, and a mysterious…
The Coming Revolution | Speech by Padraic Pearse, 1913
I have come to the conclusion that the Gaelic League, as the Gaelic League, is a spent force; and I am glad of it. I do not mean that no work remains…
Speech by Padraic Pearse
Speech at the Grave of O’Donovan Rossa | Padraic Pearse
It has been thought right, before we turn away from this place in which we have laid the mortal remains of O’Donovan Rossa that one among us should, in the…
The Fairy Lore of Ireland
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…
King Niall of the Nine Hostages | A Legendary Irish High-King
In this short video, Kevin Flanagan discusses the characteristics and life of one of Ireland's greatest legendary historical kings, the father of many generations, Niall of the Nine Hostages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA0g_byWlbM
86 Old Irish Names for Women and Girls
Here is a list of 86 names for girls and women from John O'Donovan's Origin and Meanings of Irish Family Names. Some of these names are still in use today,…