Irish Folklore Archives

Ancient standing stones at sunset with dramatic sky reflected in tidal pools, representing Manannan mac Lir Ireland mythology

Manannán mac Lir: Ireland’s Ancient God of the Sea and the Otherworld

Manannán mac Lir (pronounced MAN-an-awn mak LEER) is Ireland’s ancient god of the sea. He rules the Otherworld — the realm the Irish called Tír …

Aerial view of Kilkenny city with St Mary's Cathedral's Gothic Revival spire at the centre

The Witch of Kilkenny: Ireland’s First Witchcraft Trial

In 1324, Dame Alice Kyteler became the first person in Ireland to face a witchcraft trial. She fled Kilkenny before sentencing. Her maid was burned in her place. The house where Alice lived is now one of the city’s most-visited pubs.

The Silent Curse Irish Farmers Would Find Hidden in Their Fields Before Dawn

Piseógs — the ancient Irish practice of placing deliberate curses on a neighbour’s land — were once one of rural Ireland’s darkest secrets. Here’s what farmers feared finding at dawn.

Benbulbin: Ireland’s Table Mountain & Yeats Connection

Benbulbin , ( aka Benbulben ) the table mountain of ireland is one of the most photographed mountains in Ireland. It is a must-see area for any trip to…

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