Irish folk creatures

Irish folk creatures

Les accessoires du leprechaun - © TasiPas
Le clurichaun - Karrrtinki
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Le vampire Abhartach

The vampire Abhartach

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Did you know? The Abhartach is said to be the ancestor of vampires! This Irish…
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A leprechaun as depicted in Ireland - © ink drop

The Leprechaun

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Grumpy, stingy, mischievous... The leprechaun is a creature of Irish legend! A fascinating creature to…
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jack o lantern

Jack O’Lantern

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Did you know? Jack O'Lantern is a character from Irish fairy tales. A spooky creature,…
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A Banshee in the heart of the Irish night - © Declan Hillman

The Banshee

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Welcome to the world of Irish banshee! Forget horror movies, come and discover the true…
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dullahan

Le Dullahan

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The Dullahan is a creature of Irish folklore. She’s a mischievous fairy who, like a…
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merrow scaled

The Merrow

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The Merrow is one of those mystical creatures that appear in many Irish and Scottish…
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changeling

The Changeling

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In Irish legend, the Changeling is a decoy set up by fairies to replace a…
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Une sirène irlandaise - QuietWord

Mermaids in Ireland

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Discover the mystery of the Irish mermaids, the bewitching selkies. Dive into their world of…
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Irish folk creatures

Ireland is a land of fertile imagination and countless tales and legends! That’s why in every Irish story you’ll come across fantastic creatures, capable of the greatest feats as well as the worst mischief!

Discover the creatures of Irish fairy tales and legends

Multi-faceted characters

Sometimes enchanting, sometimes frightening, they alone give all the flavour of Irish legends! Fascinating, all with their own powers, blessings and curses.

From the mischievous Leprechaun clutching his golden cauldron, to the terrible Banshee, or the strange and frightening Jack O’Lantern… You won’t be bored by so many subtleties!

For the Irishman is a clever storyteller and a fine philosopher! Every legend has its message, its moral! Discover them here!

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