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The Lia Fáil – The Stone of Destiny
If there is one experience that I implore anyone who is exploring Ireland to have at least once, it is to stand at the Lia Fáil on the Hill of Tara and take in the Read more…
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The Morrígan And The Second Battle Of Moytura
I have written before about the mysterious ancient Goddess known as The Morrígan, the shape-shifting ‘Phantom Queen’ of the Tuatha Dé Danann. I want to share here a more in-depth look at her role in Read more…
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The Goddess Macha – Warrior, Mother and Queen
One of the fiercest goddesses of ancient Ireland was the beautiful Macha. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann in possession of powerful magic (and a wicked taste for revenge), Macha was a sovereignty goddess Read more…
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Selkies and Merrow – The Sea-Folk of Ireland
When we think of Irish folklore, Mermaids may not be the first things that come to mind. Most of us associate them with the Hans Christian Andersen tale of ‘The Little Mermaid’ from Denmark, or Read more…
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Aoibheall – The Fairy Queen of County Clare
Throughout Irish mythology, there are many figures who’s stories feel as though they may have been partly lost over the centuries of their retellings. Such is the case, in my opinion, with Aoibheall, the mysterious Read more…
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The Story Of Gráinne – The Woman Who Bested Fionn Mac Cumhaill
One of the most iconic characters in the mythology of Ireland is the lovely and determined Gráinne. Gráinne appears in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology as the daughter of the High King Cormac Mac Read more…
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The Goddess Clíodhna – Queen of the Banshees
There are few figures in Irish mythology that capture my imagination quite like the Goddess Clíodhna. Said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world, Clíodhna is a Goddess of love, and Queen Read more…
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Airmid – The Irish Goddess of Healing
Airmid (also known as Airmed, Airmeith or Airmedh) is the Irish Goddess associated with healing, and particularly herbal healing. Airmid is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the ancient Irish mythological race of magical beings. Read more…
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Ériu – Goddess of Ireland
The goddess Ériu, who shares her name with the Island of Ireland itself (Éire is the modern Irish word for Ireland), is one of the most famous of all the old Irish gods. Ériu is Read more…
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The Druids of Ireland – An Ancient Order Experiencing A Revival
Throughout history, across many cultures, some of the most important figures in society were the Druids. In Celtic Ireland during the Iron Age, Druids were considered among the most well-educated in society. They had expertise Read more…