From Folklore to Catwalk: Jennifer Rothwell’s Vibrant Celtic Renaissance
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝟭𝟮, 𝟭𝟯, 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 @ 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂 𝗦𝘁. 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝟮 Permanent Stand in the National Gallery of Ireland Dive into the enchanting…
irish mythology
The Defeat of the Tuatha Dé Danann – How Mere Mortals Destroyed the Old Gods
The Battle of Tailtiu, a pivotal event in Irish mythology, marked the decisive confrontation between the Milesians, the ancestral Gaels, and the Tuatha Dé Danann, the divine race that ruled…
What Does The Word “Síocháin” Mean to Me?
To me, síocháin is more than a word—it is a living essence, a gentle whisper carried on the wind across Ireland's emerald hills, evoking a profound harmony that weaves together…
How Ireland Came To Be Named After A Goddess: The Story of the Milesians Arrival at the Hill of Uisneach
The story of the Milesians’ arrival in Ireland, their encounter at Uisneach with the three goddesses Ériu, Banba, and Fódla, and the events leading to the Battle of Tailtiu (often…
Macha the Red – Ireland’s Female High-King
Macha was daughter of Aedh Ruadh (Ayrooa), or Red Hugh, who was at this time in an agreement to share the sovereignty of Ireland in rotation every seven-years with another…
The Irish Roots of Middle-Earth: Discover How J.R.R Tolkien Was Inspired By Ireland’s Ancient Myth, Language, and Landscapes
J.R.R. Tolkien, the literary genius behind "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," harboured a profound connection with Ireland that echoed in both his literary creations and personal experiences.…
Heroic Biography: King Conor Mac Nessa and ‘The Ulster Cycle’ of Irish Mythology
In the annals of Irish mythology, there are many complicated and nuanced characters who have been passed down through the ages, with all their human flaws intact. Conchobar mac Nessa…
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…
By the Chase, the Hunt, and the Song: The Linguistic Origins of “Na Fíanna” – Ireland’s Elite Band of Warrior-Hunter-Poets
The Fianna, revered as warrior-hunter-poets in Gaelic Ireland, were a unique group of individuals who embraced a life of adventure, valour, and song. Roaming the lands of Ireland, they hunted…