Tales and legends in Ireland

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The legendary island of Hy-Brasil

Between myth and legend, Hy-Brasil is a legendary Irish island whose existence has never been proven. A place shrouded in mystery!

Tales and legends in Ireland

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…

Représentation de Oisín et son voyage à Tir na nÓg

Tales and legends in 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!

Tales and legends in Ireland

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,…

Tales and legends in Ireland

Ireland has always held a great fascination for heroic tales and epic legends! These stories can captivate both adults and children, using all kinds of devices! One thing is certain: Irish legends are far from down-to-earth! These tales tell fantastic stories, where there may be magic, witchcraft, strange creatures… Fairies, dragons, malevolent spirits, wizards… Everything is good for dreaming!

Irish Tales

Often Dramatic Stories!

In Ireland, tales and legends often end badly… This is a characteristic of Irish romanticism: even today, most beautiful songs end with death or solitude…
Admittedly, somewhat dark morals, but they give all the authenticity and charm to Irish legends!

Proof of this is the legend of Tristan and Isolde, which tells of an impossible and tragic love… Although very dark, the reader always wants more!