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The Death Coach of Ballyduff

The story of the death coach of Ballyduff is from Irish folklore. It about one man’s freighting experience of seeing the Cóiste Bodhar, the death coach.

The Beasts of Tuamgraney

The Beasts of Tuamgraney is a story that takes place in a wooded area just outside the town of Tuamgraney in County Clare during Halloween, also known as Samhain.

The Ghost of Lady Clanbrassil At Killyleagh Castle

The castle in this tale is Killyleagh Castle on the shore of Strangford Lough in County Down. The ghost of the castle is believed to be the spirit of Anne Countess of Clanbrassil.

Corney The Dublin Poltergeist

Ireland has a lot of different ghost stories involving Poltergeist and this nest tale of terror takes place in Dublin, Ireland.

The Ghost of Castletown House

Tales of meetings with the Devil are very common in Ireland, maybe because we have a lot of crossroads here and the Devil seems to like appearing to people at these turns in the road.

Ghost Stories From Ireland

In Ireland, we have a plethora of ghost stories and folklore surrounding all things beyond your wildest dreams or is that nightmares?

Deirdre of the Sorrows: Tale of Love and Betrayal

The story Deirdre of the Sorrows is recorded in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. It’s a tale of beauty, lust, and death dating back to ancient Ireland.

Ancient Samhain Traditions In Ireland

Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations.

Halloween Traditions in Ireland

Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years.

Aillén Mac Midgna - The Fire Breathing Goblin

The story of Aillén Mac Midgna is described in the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology under The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn, a story covering Fionn mac Cumhaill as a young boy.

Carman The Evil Witch & Warrior From Athens

In the Mythological Cycle of Irish mythology, during the time of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland was invaded by a Celtic Witch by the name of Carman.

Folklore of Fairy Trees in Ireland

In Ireland, its believed fairy trees are the sacred grounds for the sídhe, the people of the mounds. The sídhe are known as the little people or the wee folk in Ireland and most often […]