folklore The Banshee Dive into the haunting legends of the Irish Banshee, a spectral figure whose eerie keening signals an impending death. From her historical origins as a funeral 'keener' to the mysteries surrounding her appearance and intent, explore the rich tapestry of tales that birthed this iconic spirit.
Celtic Designs The Children Of Lir A sad, beautiful legend from Irish mythology, it is thought amongst scholars that the Tragic Story of the Children of Lir was first written in the 14th Century in north-west Connaught in Ireland. It is a rich tale that weaves elements from Ireland's ancient Celtic Pagan past, such as druidic
Heritage Tír na nÓg Tír na nÓg (The Land of Youth) is a land inhabited by the Tuath De, the gods of pre-Christian Ireland. Long, long ago in Ireland, from the second century after Christ until the third century, there was a band of warriors called the Fianna, who defended Ireland against invasion. This
folklore Selkies... The Seal People Scattered throughout Irish, Scottish and Icelandic folklore, are stories about the mythological creatures known as "seal people", selkies, or maighdeann-ròin (seal maidens). Selkies are beautiful, tragic creatures cursed with a constant longing for what they do not have: when they are swimming in the water as seals, they
