Irish Folklore
The creatures, myths and legends of Ireland
The fairy folk, old gods and the beliefs of Irish tradition, each traced to its source, with the Irish names and how to say them.
The Fairy Folk
All creatures, A to ZMeet the Creatures of Irish Folklore
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A black horse waits by the road after dark. Climb on, and he will carry you over bog and mountain until dawn, then drop you in a ditch miles from home.
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What is Irish folklore?The Stories You Already Know
You know the leprechaunMeet the Fairy Folk
Who the Aos Sí really were, and why people treated them with such care.
You know the bansheeHear Her Story
Not a shrieking ghost but the bean sí, whose cry followed certain old families.
You know fairy ringsRead the Warning
What the old stories say about stepping inside one.
You know Irish luckIrish Superstitions
The beliefs and small rituals that shaped daily life in Ireland.
Beyond the Fairy Folk
Explore Irish Myth
Beliefs and Customs
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