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…
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Homemade Shortbread Recipe
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
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…
The Derrygonnelly Farmhouse Ghost
Ghosts in Ireland, like ghosts all round the world, can attach themselves to families or in particular family members. The Derrygonnelly farmhouse ghost seemed to…
The Mary Carrick Poltergeist
Not strictly an Irish folklore tale but as Mary Carrick did immigrate to America from Ireland we decided it worth including. This story was told…
The Ghost of Carlingford Rectory
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 Death Coach of Ballyduff
The story of the death coach of Ballyduff is from Irish folklore about one man’s freighting experience of seeing the Cóiste Bodhar. The Cóiste Bodhar…
The Beasts of Tuamgraney
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,…
Corney The Dublin Poltergeist
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…
Ghost Stories From Ireland
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…
Ancient Samhain Traditions In Ireland
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 Traditions in Ireland (Samhain)
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
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…
Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe
The Christmas pudding recipe is not actually a traditional Irish dessert but is a relative new comer to the Irish table. Brought to Ireland by…
Homemade Christmas Mince Pies
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…
Irish Wedding Traditions
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…
How To Catch A Leprechaun
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…
Legend Of The Irish Leprechaun
The Leprechaun is one of Ireland’s more famous characters from Irish folklore who have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Leprechaun has captured…
Irish Blessings & Sayings
With Ireland being famous for its Saints and Scholars it comes as no surprise that its also a country famous for its blessings and sayings….
Christmas Traditions In Ireland
Irish Christmas traditions usually begin on the first or second weekend of December with many families starting their own preparation for the festivities. Each family…
How To Make Yellow Man
“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…
Celebrating Easter Traditions In Ireland
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…
Irish Burial Traditions
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 Celebrations & Traditions
St Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. The day is celebrated by millions all over the world and has…