FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county TYRONE
The Naming of the Fairy Water: Near Omagh in County Tyrone, a small stream flowing into the River Strule is…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county WATERFORD
Hidden Treasure in the Lios: In the area around Mount Druid and Kilcullen Upper near Passage East, an elderly man…
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FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county CLARE
Biddy Early and the Fairies: Biddy Early, a renowned wise woman who lived in County…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county CORK
Carrigaphooka Castle and the Pooka: The gaunt tower of Carrigaphooka, perched on a rock along…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DERRY
Saint Columba’s Well (Tobar Cholum Cille), Derry City: Pattern day: June 9 (Saint Columba’s Day),…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Saint Columba’s Well (Tobar Cholm Cille), Glencolmcille: Pattern day: June 9 (Saint Columba’s Day), with…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DOWN
Saint Cooey’s Well (Tobar Naomh Cua), Portaferry: Pattern day: Unknown, possibly summer months like Lughnasa…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Saint Brigid’s Well, Clondalkin: Pattern day: February 1 (Saint Brigid’s Day), though active patterns have…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
Saint Patrick’s Well (Dabhach Phádraig), Belcoo: Pattern day: Last Sunday of July to August…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county GALWAY
Saint Augustine’s Well (Tobar Agaistín), Lough Atalia, Galway City: Pattern day: Last Sunday in…