Welcome to Tales from the Wood. My name is Shelly, an Irish artist, writer, historian and wanderer, in love with the magic of Éire.

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Haroldstown Dolmen

Hidden away in the rolling, pastoral landscape of County Carlow on the banks of the Derreen River, lies the beautiful Haroldstown Dolmen. Reknowned for its graceful appearance, this huge portal tomb catches your eye immediately Read more…

Sheela na Gig

Sheela na Gig, like so much from our mythical past, is a figure somewhat shrouded in mystery. Who is Sheela? There are a few different versions of Sheela. Historically the Irish, and the Irish diaspora, Read more…

Lugh

One of the most well known and admired figures in Irish mythology, the beautiful Lugh is the many skilled god of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His talents encompass everything from the arts to the battlefield, Read more…

Brownshill Dolmen

Hidden away amidst the rolling, pastoral landscape of County Carlow lurks a sleeping giant. A hulking, beast-like structure wrought of impossibly large stones, balanced so precisely that they have stood for over 5000 years. From Read more…