In Irish folklore, the Banshees are known as the ancestral spirits of the Fairy world. Their history extends way back into the dim and mysterious past. Banshees are among the oldest Fairy folk of Ireland, associated as strongly as shamrocks and potatoes. Banshees, also known as Bean-Sidhe, were appointed to forewarn members of Irish families […]
Tag Archives: Irish Folklore
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever been warned you’ll grow up to be an old biddy? Ever taken the cake? And did you know that those sayings became a part of the English language thanks to the Irish? Keep reading to discover the meanings of these and other commonly used Irish phrases. Wail of the banshee – Irish […]
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Dec
Dec
St. Patricks in your town: emerald-green trios, great food, leprechauns prevail. in and on every window, alley, and t-shirt. But wait, how did he finally get there? Leprechauns have been a part of Irish culture dating back to ancient times. In folk Irish-folklore, the creatures are called “leipreachn”, which roughly translates to “spirit” or “spirit”. […]
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Jun
Jun
We are happy this year that St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday. Find opportunities to celebrate your Irish holiday in your favorite bar, shop or bar. If you want to kick off the party, try these 20 questions about Irish toys. Topics range from history to popculture and test your knowledge of all things […]
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Jul
Jul
William Butler Yeats, born 1865, rose to prominence as a worldwide literary figure during his lifetime and secured his position as the most well-known Irish poet unto this day. W.B. Yeats, who won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, spearheaded the Irish Literary Revival. Also a playwright, Yeats founded the famous Abbey Theatre with other […]