Saint Patrick in Irish Legend: The Man, the Myths, and the Shamrock
A slave who came back as a bishop, a fire on the Hill of Slane, and a shamrock nobody mentioned for 1,200 years. The real Patrick and the legend that grew around him.
Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends
The Salmon of Knowledge: How Fionn mac Cumhaill Gained His Wisdom
A poet waits seven years for a fish, and loses its wisdom to a boy who burns his thumb. The story of the Salmon of Knowledge, and how Fionn got his name.
What Is Irish Folklore? A Guide to Ireland’s Stories, Beliefs, and Customs
A story by the fire, a cure for a sprain, a warning about the thorn in the lower field. What Irish folklore is, where it came from, and how 50,000 schoolchildren helped save it.
The Children of Lir: Ireland’s Legend of the Swan Children
Four children, a jealous stepmother, and nine hundred years on the water as swans. The saddest of Ireland’s great legends, and the bell that set them free.
The History of Irish Mythology: From Ancient Belief to Living Tradition
Explore the history of Irish mythology, from ancient Celtic beliefs to folklore traditions and modern interpretations.
Fionn mac Cumhaill: Leader of the Fianna
A boy raised in hiding, a thumb burned on a magic salmon, and a hero who let the water slip through his fingers. The life and legends of Ireland’s great leader of the Fianna.