Fire, water, light and luck: Bealtaine traditions in Ireland Our ancestors engaged in a wide range of rites and rituals on May 1st which were believed to bring good luck Brainstorm • 01 May 25
Fire, water, light and luck: Bealtaine traditions in Ireland Our ancestors engaged in a wide range of rites and rituals on May 1st which were believed to bring good luck Brainstorm • 01 May 25
'Whipping the herring': how Easter was once celebrated in Ireland There were many traditions associated with Easter in Ireland, from a 'black fast' on Good Friday to 'cake dances' on Easter Sunday Easter • 17 Apr 25
'Whipping the herring': how Easter was once celebrated in Ireland There were many traditions associated with Easter in Ireland, from a 'black fast' on Good Friday to 'cake dances' on Easter Sunday Easter • 17 Apr 25
The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts' In the recent past in rural Ireland, many ringforts were associated with fairy activity and supernatural happenings Folklore • 16 Apr 25
The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts' In the recent past in rural Ireland, many ringforts were associated with fairy activity and supernatural happenings Folklore • 16 Apr 25
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 05 Mar 25
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 05 Mar 25
A day off from Lent: St Patrick's Day traditions from the past March 17th was always a day for special rites and rituals throughout the country. st patricks day • 05 Mar 25
A day off from Lent: St Patrick's Day traditions from the past March 17th was always a day for special rites and rituals throughout the country. st patricks day • 05 Mar 25
The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people Folklore • 04 Mar 25
The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people Folklore • 04 Mar 25
Do you believe in the banshee? The common belief was the banshee was a ghostly female messenger of death who would let out a sorrowful wail in an unearthly voice Folklore • 28 Feb 25
Do you believe in the banshee? The common belief was the banshee was a ghostly female messenger of death who would let out a sorrowful wail in an unearthly voice Folklore • 28 Feb 25
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 03 Nov 25
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 03 Nov 25
A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
