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Explained: How to make a St Brigid's cross from rushes

Explained: How to make a St Brigid's cross from rushes

Once you have acquired your rushes, you need to lay a solid foundation for your cross.

Christmas quiz series: Irish folklore and Christmas superstitions

Christmas quiz series: Irish folklore and Christmas superstitions

Think you know your Nollaig legends? This quiz will put your festive folklore knowledge to the test.

Spooky figures from Irish mythology: Headless horsemen, wailing women, and Púca

Spooky figures from Irish mythology: Headless horsemen, wailing women, and Púca

Even modern-day Halloween traditions, like wearing costumes and carving pumpkins, come from ancient Samhain practices.

The history of Barmbrack and an easy recipe for Halloween

The history of Barmbrack and an easy recipe for Halloween

Irish folklore in Meath and Laois: Gates that won't close and the House of Death

Irish folklore in Meath and Laois: Gates that won't close and the House of Death

Burning ears, magpies, and the cure: Old Irish superstitions and remedies

Burning ears, magpies, and the cure: Old Irish superstitions and remedies

Tales from Irish folklore: People 'carried' by fairies in the Irish countryside

Tales from Irish folklore: People 'carried' by fairies in the Irish countryside

Tales from Irish folklore: What are fairy forts?

Tales from Irish folklore: What are fairy forts?

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Many tales warn against the disturbing of fairy forts, as they are believed to be portals to the otherworld.

Banshees and stray sods: Tales from Irish folklore

Banshees and stray sods: Tales from Irish folklore

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Have you ever fallen victim to a stray sod and found yourself lost and walking aimlessly?