In Ireland, there are many folklore stories associated with the devil and his cloven feet. With the Irish being very superstitious such stories bring a lot of fear into people’s homes. This folklore tale dates back to...
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St Patrick and the Killer Snake
One of the biggest myths surrounding St Patrick is that he banished all snakes from Ireland. Although these reptiles were non-native to Ireland there are many tales of how St Patrick drove snakes from Ireland. The...
St Patrick and the River Shannon Serpent
When St Patrick arrived in Ireland it was a time before written records. Many stories of St Patrick were passed by word of mouth and became known as myths, legends, or folklore. The last serpent in Ireland is just one...
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St Patrick's day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. Celebrated by millions all over the world it has...
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Cooley monastery is located in a small field outside of Moville town in County Donegal. Its a site of important...
The Hill of Tara
Located in County Meath is the Hill Of Tara (Teamhair na Rí) known as the Hill of the Kings which runs between...
Niall Of The Nine Hostages
There is a lot of confusion over the life of Niall Noigiallach as historians have different theories on when he was...
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