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The Claddagh Ring
Two hands hold a crowned heart. In three symbols, the Claddagh ring tells a story of love, friendship and loyalty. Born in…
Tales and legends in Ireland : the must-haves
The legendary island of Hy-Brasil
In Ireland, there’s a legend about a strange island. This is the island of Hy-Brasil, also spelled Hy-Brazil or Hi-Brasil. Associated with…
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!…
Irish literary works Tales and legends in Ireland
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…
Oisín and his trip to Tir na nÓg
In Ireland, there are some exceptional tales and legends to inspire children’s dreams. The legend of Oisín and the land of eternal…
Ireland’s most astonishing urban legends
Ireland is not only the land of fairies, leprechauns and haunted castles. It’s also the realm of the most unexpected urban legends,…
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A creature worthy of Loch Ness in Ireland!
The video has already made the rounds on the Web: Irish students making a film for a school project are said to…
