The Serpent and the Cross: Did Ireland’s Ancient Priests Simply Become Her Monks?
How an ancient faith didn't die — it transformed...
The Simple Shamrock: The Roots of Ireland’s Cultural Emblem
There's something quietly remarkable about a small, three-leafed plant becoming the symbol of an entire nation. Most symbols of nationhood are grand things — eagles, lions, towering monuments. Ireland chose…
Sheelah’s Day: Saint Patrick’s Wife, Mother, or a Pagan Goddess?
On March 17, Ireland and its diaspora erupt in a sea of green to honor Saint Patrick, the nation’s patron saint. Yet, the very next day, March 18, once brought…
The Power of Three: The Trinity in Irish Mythology, History, and Culture
Explore the significance of the number three in Irish mythology, literature, and culture. From the triple spiral pattern found on Newgrange, to the triple goddess of sovereignty, to the motif…