How Ireland used to celebrate St Brigid's Day in the past From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland St Brigid's Day • 30 Jan
How Ireland used to celebrate St Brigid's Day in the past From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland St Brigid's Day • 30 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 02 Jan
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 02 Jan
How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny? The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers Christmas • 23 Dec 24
How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny? The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers Christmas • 23 Dec 24
How the wren became the king of all birds A huge number of folklore traditions and rituals have grown up around the little wren, especially at this time of year Christmas • 16 Dec 24
How the wren became the king of all birds A huge number of folklore traditions and rituals have grown up around the little wren, especially at this time of year Christmas • 16 Dec 24
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 12 Dec 24
5 things you didn't know about Fionn Mac Cumhaill The man who ate the Salmon of Knowledge was a complex character and not always likeable, but he was certainly thought-provoking Fionn Mac Cumhaill • 16 Dec 24
5 things you didn't know about Fionn Mac Cumhaill The man who ate the Salmon of Knowledge was a complex character and not always likeable, but he was certainly thought-provoking Fionn Mac Cumhaill • 16 Dec 24
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 24
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 24
'Ireland's gate to hell': a Co Roscommon cave and the Otherworld Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween Folklore • 21 Nov 24
'Ireland's gate to hell': a Co Roscommon cave and the Otherworld Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween Folklore • 21 Nov 24
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 24 Oct 24
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 24 Oct 24
"Darkest Ireland" and the burning of Bridget Cleary The criminal trial following the 1895 torture and murder of the Tipperary woman was a media sensation home and away. Folklore • 27 Oct 24
"Darkest Ireland" and the burning of Bridget Cleary The criminal trial following the 1895 torture and murder of the Tipperary woman was a media sensation home and away. Folklore • 27 Oct 24
5 witchcraft myths debunked by an expert Popular understandings of the European witch-hunts are riddled with many errors and misconceptions Folklore • 14 Oct 24
5 witchcraft myths debunked by an expert Popular understandings of the European witch-hunts are riddled with many errors and misconceptions Folklore • 14 Oct 24
How Northern lights have fascinated Irish people for centuries Historic records of the aurora in Irish skies survive in folklore, newspapers and scientific reports. History • 11 Oct 24
How Northern lights have fascinated Irish people for centuries Historic records of the aurora in Irish skies survive in folklore, newspapers and scientific reports. History • 11 Oct 24
Autumn Equinox: a time of equal night and day The Cónacht Fómhair provided our ancestors with a pause between autumn and winter Folklore • 22 Sep 24
Autumn Equinox: a time of equal night and day The Cónacht Fómhair provided our ancestors with a pause between autumn and winter Folklore • 22 Sep 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
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 good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
Why Irish field names and local placenames need to be recorded These names are real signifiers of our diverse native landscape and are shaped by local knowledge and past generations. Ireland • 26 Jul 24
Why Irish field names and local placenames need to be recorded These names are real signifiers of our diverse native landscape and are shaped by local knowledge and past generations. Ireland • 26 Jul 24
Cinderella but not as we know her: wonder tales & Irish tradition Wonder tales transport the listener from the mundane world of day-to-day life to the marvellous sphere of the supernatural Folklore • 11 Jul 24
Cinderella but not as we know her: wonder tales & Irish tradition Wonder tales transport the listener from the mundane world of day-to-day life to the marvellous sphere of the supernatural Folklore • 11 Jul 24
The shadowy world of online urban legends and digital folklore The creation and sharing of creepypastas like Slender Man and Eyeless Jack are inspired by folklore stories that have existed for centuries Folklore • 10 May 24
The shadowy world of online urban legends and digital folklore The creation and sharing of creepypastas like Slender Man and Eyeless Jack are inspired by folklore stories that have existed for centuries Folklore • 10 May 24
How Irish Traveller stories link us to the natural world The traditional knowledge contained in Irish Traveller stories may help us to reconnect with the natural world Folklore • 02 May 24
How Irish Traveller stories link us to the natural world The traditional knowledge contained in Irish Traveller stories may help us to reconnect with the natural world Folklore • 02 May 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
Meet St Patrick's spin doctor A cleric who lived 200 years after St Patrick's death is the one responsible for many of the stories around the saint's life. st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
Meet St Patrick's spin doctor A cleric who lived 200 years after St Patrick's death is the one responsible for many of the stories around the saint's life. st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
