I’ve a great love for Irish mythology—the craic and the madness of it. The reason I’m able to read Irish mythology is because early Irish Christian scholars were the ones who wrote it down.

The country of Ireland has claimed Lady Gregory as its own, known for her memoirs, poetry, and plays infused with a love of ...

As you might imagine, holiday-themed events are as ubiquitous this month as candy canes and eggnog. That’s not meant to be snarky, however, because there are some quality Irish/Celtic concerts coming ...

Passed down from one generation to the next, Irish folklore is ingrained in Ireland’s rich culture. Tales of the brave giant Finn MacCool, leader of the Fianna tribe, are some of the most widely ...

A pretty baby girl name that has strong ties to Irish folklore, Grainne can be interpreted to mean "love" or "sun".

Even nearly two decades later, director Guillermo Del Toro's masterful blend of historical fiction and dark fantasy in Pan's ...

Netflix’s animated fantasy film ‘Spellbound’ tells the story of Princess Ellian, a vibrant girl in the magical realm of ...

I have seen quite a few of these lately here in Portugal, and they are apparently quite common - black and shiny, and not ...

THE Gottschalk Collection, a treasure trove of rare materials on Irish literature, art, culture and music, was officially ...

On 7 February 1914, the Irish Volunteer movement launched its official newspaper, the eponymously titled The Irish Volunteer. A PDF version of first edition, courtesy of the National Folklore ...

Camels are more likely to grace GAA crests than cows. Adam Moynihan discovers why, and looks at the stories behind the ...

Band Aid founder Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran's criticism of 40-year-old holiday ...