Born in Scotland, at Kilpatrick, Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. His exact birth date is unknown. However, it is believed that he was born sometime around the year 385 AD and died around the year 460 AD.Â
Born to wealthy parents, Calphurnius and Conchessa, Patrick lived among the wealthy and high ranking families. [...]
The Banshee is female and she has been appointed the task of warning the members of specific families of their impending death. Typically, the Banshee takes the guise of a riddled, old hag, a dignified matron, or a young woman. When she appears, she is usually cloaked in the winding sheet of the dead or [...]
The Blarney Stone may exist in Ireland in the village of Blarney, but people the world over know of its existence and its intriguing reputation. It has been said, and believed by many, that whoever kisses the blarney stone will be blessed with the gift of gab, a silver tongue if you will. The gift [...]
Leprechauns, small in stature and dressed in green, are also thought to be the guardians of an ancient treasure. Perhaps the Danes left the treasure when they were passing through Ireland long ago. In fact, some believe they may have buried the treasure in crocks or pots, hence the tales of crocks of gold.
It is [...]
In all of Ireland, female fairies have quite a difficult time during childbirth. In fact, many of the children born to fairies are born with deformities or stunted growth. Of those that survive, many of them are traded off or exchanged for human children unbeknownst to the human parents.Â
Adult fairies are repelled by their ugly [...]
The Grogoch, originally from Scotland, settled in Ireland a long time ago. He is a strange creature that is half human and half fairy, appearing to look somewhat like an aborigine. No female grogoch has ever been seen, so it is assumed that only males exist. His stature is short, which makes him appear to [...]
Scarier than any who have gone before it, the Pooka sends fear into all around it. This fairy is a true mischief maker who delights in terrifying animals and humans alike. He travels after nightfall and dons a series of guises depending on his whereabouts.
Its favorite form to take is that of a sleek, dark [...]
Members of the Irish fairy world, the Merrows are extremely beautiful females. Their counterparts, the Mermen or males, are quite ugly with scales, long pointed teeth, and features that are quite pig like. However, Mermen have rarely been seen, perhaps because of their ugly appearance.
The word merrow or its Irish counterpart, moruadh, probably comes from [...]
Gwyllions are mountain fairies that inhabit the Welsh mountains. Typically, they are quite ugly and repugnant in appearance and might resemble an old ugly woman. These hideous female spirits sit on the wayside of a mountain road or trail waiting for unsuspecting travelers to pass. Gwyllions like to confuse travelers so that they become lost [...]
Fairy Islands are magical places of mythological origin. Spring and happiness bloom eternally on these islands providing a wonderful and enchanted land in which to live. Sickness, old age, and unhappiness are unheard of by all who live here.
The exact whereabouts of the Fairy Islands is unknown, although speculation has them placed in a highly [...]
The Clurichauns are leprechauns that are sometimes referred to as “His Nibs.” An Italian version of this faery is referred to as Monciello. They are always drunk. Their mood is typically cheery until they have been given a reason to become surly. Impeccably groomed and dressed, despite their inebriated state, the Clurichaun prefers to wear [...]
The Irish Ballybogs are known by a variety of names including Peat Faeries, Mudbogs, Bogles (Cornish and Welsh), Bog-a-boos, Boggies, and Boggans (northern England and the Isle of Man). As you might have guessed from their interesting array of names, these are the guardians of the bogs.Â
For those of you who don’t know, a bog [...]
