Fairies in Ireland
Immerse yourself in the enchanted world of Irish fairies! Discover their myths and legends. Beware, these fairies are not from fairy tales!
Irish folklore : the must-haves
The Fomorians
Discover the Fomorians, fascinating creatures of Irish mythology, symbols of evil and darkness in Ireland's ancient legends.
The color blue: the forgotten symbol of St. Patrick’s Day
Find out why blue was the original color of St. Patrick's Day and how green has taken over this iconic celebration.
Aos Sí at Samhain: Why Ireland Feared the Fair Folk
Fairies with teeth, boundaries you did not cross and roads best avoided after dark: Samhain reveals the unsettling side of Ireland’s Aos Sí.
Strange ancestral Irish remedies
Every country has its own traditions... and grandmother remedies! And Ireland has its own set of beliefs... sometimes a little crazy!
The Irish Wake, or the Irish funeral wake
Do you know what Irish Wake is?It's an Irish tradition of celebrating the deceased during a melancholy, festive wake!
Connemara marble
In Ireland, there's a stone called Connemara Marble. Its green color makes it an ideal souvenir to bring back from your trip to Ireland.
Oisín and his trip to Tir na nÓg
Discover the legend of Oisín, the Irish warrior who followed the beautiful Niamh to the mysterious Tir na nÓg. A captivating story of eternal youth!
Brian Boru’s harp
Brian Boru's harp is a historic Irish instrument on display in the Old Library of Trinity College in Ireland. A must-see!
Triquetra
The Triquetra is an Irish symbol based on Celtic interlacing. Evocative of the Holy Trinity, it was also a pagan symbol rich in meaning.