Festival of Lughnasadh
The Celtic festival of Lughnasadh (from the old Gaelic Lugh the pagan God and nasad meaning assembly), Lughnasa or in old English, Lammas ( meaning…
The Celtic festival of Lughnasadh (from the old Gaelic Lugh the pagan God and nasad meaning assembly), Lughnasa or in old English, Lammas ( meaning…
Homemade shortbread is popular and a very easy recipe to follow. Most families will stock up on shortbread for the Christmas holidays. There are variations…
The ghost of Jack Hayson is a story that starts at the home of the Hayson family who lived in Waterford in the late 19th…
Ghosts in Ireland, like ghosts all around the world, can attach themselves to families or in particular family members. The Derrygonnelly farmhouse ghost seemed to…
Not strictly an Irish folklore tale but as Mary Carrick did emigrate to America from Ireland. We decided this ghost story was worth including. This…
Ghosts in Ireland of ladies tend to appear in a multitude of colours. Mainly one reads of the Grey Lady or the White Lady or…
The story of the death coach of Ballyduff is from Irish folklore. It about one man’s freighting experience of seeing the Cóiste Bodhar, the death…
The Beasts of Tuamgraney is a story that takes place in a wooded area just outside the town of Tuamgraney in County Clare during Halloween,…
Ireland has a lot of different ghost stories involving Poltergeist and this nest tale of terror takes place in Dublin, Ireland. This is a strange…
In Ireland, we have a plethora of ghost stories and folklore surrounding all things beyond your wildest dreams or is that nightmares? With Halloween fast…
Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations. Halloween originates from the ancient celebration of Samhain when changing…
Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years. Samhain in Ireland…
The Wexford Carol is one of Ireland’s oldest Christmas Carols and is one of the oldest surviving Carols in the European tradition. Dating back to…
The Christmas pudding recipe is not actually a traditional Irish dessert but is a relative newcomer to the Irish table. Brought to Ireland by British…
Christmas Mince Pies are traditionally eaten during the Christmas holidays. You cannot set foot in an Irish home over Christmas and not be fed your fill…
An Irish traditional wedding is a beautiful ceremony to see or take part in. From the stunning attire of both the bride and groom. The…
If you get lucky and manage to catch a leprechaun you need to be smarter than him or else you will be easily tricked which…
The Leprechaun is one of Ireland’s more famous characters from Irish folklore. They have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Irish Leprechaun has…
With Ireland being famous for its Saints and Scholars it comes as no surprise that it’s also a country famous for its blessings and sayings….
Irish Christmas traditions usually begin on the first or second weekend of December. This is when many families starting their preparation for the Christmas festivities….
“Did you treat your Mary Anne to Yellow Man, at the Lammas Fair, O?” Lammas is the harvest festival celebrated in August and Yellow Man is…
One of the most important religious dates in the Irish calendar, apart from St Patrick’s day, is Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…
If there is any tradition in Ireland that is common among Irish families it would be that of a burial of a loved one. Although…
St Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. Celebrated by millions all over the world it has become one of…