Tuatha Dé Danann
By analogy, we can compare the Tuatha Dé Danann to the Greek gods living on Olympus. Each God has his own talents,…
Irish folklore : the must-haves
Cú Chulainn
Cú Chulainn (meaning Culann’s Hound) is a key figure in Irish mythology, and embodies the very essence of the hero. He is…
The Tara Brooch
The Tara Brooch is a treasure trove of Irish Celtic culture. Considered to be the finest Irish brooch ever found on the…
The Changeling
In Irish legend, the Changeling is a decoy set up by fairies to replace a newborn child they've maliciously abducted. [...]
The legend of Tristan and Isolde
There are many legends set in Ireland, but nothing can take away the romantic charm of the legend of Tristan and Isolde!…
The Curragh
The Curragh is the quintessential Irish boat. This wooden boat, which probably originated in the Neolithic period, is the only one still…
Findabair
Findabair is a character from Irish mythology. Daughter of Queen Medb and King Ailill Mac Mata, her story is told in numerous…
The DeLorean Motor Company
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) is an American-Irish automobile manufacturer, responsible for the famous car in the "Back to the Future" trilogy,…
The Guinness harp
Did you know that Guinness made the harp its symbol as early as 1862, before it was taken over by the Irish government in 1922?
Cooley’s Cow Razzia
Cooley's Razzia des Vaches is a text based on Irish mythology. Although its origins date back to protohistoric times, the manuscript version…