FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
The Trout in Saint Naile’s Well: In Kinawley parish, a holy well blessed by Saint Naile once contained two trout;…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county GALWAY
The Mermaid of the Claddagh: In the old fishing village of the Claddagh in Galway city, tales were told of…
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FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county LONGFORD
The Fairy Woman and the Tobacco: In Ballycloghan near Ardagh, a fairy fort stands in…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county MAYO
Grace O’Malley’s Pirate Exploits: The legendary pirate queen Gráinne Mhaol (Grace O’Malley), associated with Mayo’s…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county MEATH
The Four Fairy Forts in View: In the district around Newtown, four ancient ring forts…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
McMahon’s Coronation Stone: In the district near Leck, about four miles from Monaghan town, stood…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county OFFALY
The Haunted Ruins of Temora House: Near Kilcormac stands the ruined grand house called Temora…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Fairy Lights at Croghan: Every night at midnight, mysterious lights are seen moving around the…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county SLIGO
The Battle of Moytura: The great Battle of South Moytura was fought on the plains…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county TIPPERARY
The Hidden Treasure at Bansha Church: A group of men dreamt of gold buried near…