Kevin Woods, known as McCoillte the "Last Leprechaun Whisperer" appeared on Virgin's morning show, "Ireland AM" to speak about the failing population of the impish creatures much associated with Irish ...

The words “St. Patrick’s Day” elicit images of bagpipe players, rowdy parade-goers, and, in some cases, green rivers (looking at you, Chicago). But Ireland is a country full of dark legends and grim ...

When the Irish talk about fairy forts, they’re referring to the remains of stones set out in a circular arrangement and surrounded by one or many ditches or banks.

Leprechauns and St. Patrick's Day go together like Irish cream and coffee! These lucky lads have been a beloved part of Irish folklore for centuries, often associated with pots of gold, rainbows, and ...

Once in a while, a new Irish book comes along that just stops you in your tracks. This month Mark Joyce's superbly illustrated new book "Mythical Irish Beasts" is that book. It's a work of near magic, ...

Urban legends and myths are often curated from generations of oral histories, enduring over the years as silly folktales or widely held superstitions. Most countries generally have their own lore ...

Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween. Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival, was first celebrated on the island over 2,000 years ago and marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of ...

“I have worked in Ireland before and loved it, I worked in Dublin,” Fanning shared. “So going back was something I was very excited about and I loved that this story was incorporating that folklore ...