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…
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Changelings, Fairies, and Witchcraft? The Full, Unsparing Account of Bridget Cleary’s Murder in March 1895
Ballyvadhea, County Tipperary – March 1895Retold by Kevin Flanagan on 31 October 2025 In 1895, gripped by paranoia and fear, Michael Cleary and his accomplices would burn Michael's wife, Bridget,…
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.…
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…
From the Fairies of Folklore to UFOs: The Fascinating Story of “The Secret Commonwealth”
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…
Irish Mythology: Na Fianna – An Elite Warrior Guild
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…
Cnóc Teamhair – Hill of Tara in Ancient Irish History
"The Scottish historian Pinkerton, who was hardly sympathetic, admits: ‘Foreigners may imagine that it is granting too much to the Irish to allow them [the Irish] lists of kings…
Online Database for Irish Myths and Sagas
The mythology of ancient Ireland is made up of a number literary epics and tales of ‘gods and men’ that interlink and cross-over one another to form a rich and…
Video: How the Irish Got their Language (and their Freckles…)
Listen to a mythological account of how the Irish got their language, and their freckles, as spoken in fluent Irish (with English subtitles) by YouTube user Feardia and read the humorous transcript…
How Cú Chulain Got His Name – Restitution In Irish Mythology
Under the Ancient Irish Brehon Laws restitution was the favoured method for dealing with wrongdoings. Compensations owed by offenders are given great attention in the legal manuscripts, but it is…