The clurichaun
Did you know? The leprechaun has a cousin! In Irish culture, this would be the clurichaun, a mythological creature known for its…
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The vampire Abhartach
If you thought vampires were an exclusively Transylvanian affair, think again! Ireland has its own bloodthirsty monster: Abhartach (pronounced: Ah-ver-tach). No, it’s…
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The Leprechaun
A solitary shoemaker, keeper of treasures and master of deceiving humans, the leprechaun has become one of the best-known figures in Irish…
Halloween in Ireland Irish folk creatures
Jack O’Lantern
Jack O’Lantern (also known as Stingy Jack, or Jack the Smith), is a character from Irish fairy tales. The story goes that…
The Banshee
The word “banshee” comes from the Gaelic “bean sídhe”, meaning “woman of the fairy hill” or “woman of the mounds”. It’s a…
Le Dullahan
The Dullahan is a creature of Irish folklore. She’s a mischievous fairy who, like a grim reaper, sounds the death knell for…
The Merrow
The Merrow is one of those mystical creatures that appear in many Irish and Scottish legends. This Gaelic creature is a kind…
The Changeling
In Irish legend, the Changeling is a decoy set up by fairies to replace a newborn child they've maliciously abducted. [...]
Mermaids in Ireland
The tales and legends of Ireland are full of mystical creatures, fairies and legendary heroes, but few people know that mermaids also…
Halloween in Ireland Irish folk creatures
The Púca
Irish folklore is a treasure trove of legends and fantastic creatures, and the Púca has a special place in it. This enigmatic…
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Ireland has its own Loch Ness monster, in a lake in Killarney National Park
Does Ireland have its own legendary and mysterious monster? That’s what researchers seem to think, having carried out a study in a…
