"He saw the hare had but one enormous eye on it's forehead, and as he raised his weapon it leapt up into the lake and swam back to the underworld which was its home"
#folklore #folkloreart #Irishfolklore #darkart #artistsonbsky #hare #folklorefriday
#folklore #folkloreart #Irishfolklore #darkart #artistsonbsky #hare #folklorefriday
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"He saw the hare had but one enormous eye on it's forehead, and as he raised his weapon it leapt up into the lake and swam back to the underworld which was its home"
#folklore #folkloreart #Irishfolklore #darkart #artistsonbsky #hare #folklorefriday
#folklore #folkloreart #Irishfolklore #darkart #artistsonbsky #hare #folklorefriday
Seanfhocal an lae:
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Seanfhocal an lae:
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Oisín, the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill 🦌
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oisín, the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill 🦌
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
You can keep your pumpkins, this is the real deal! A spooky, scary turnip
#Halloween #JackOLantern
#speirgorm #IrishFolklore
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#Halloween #JackOLantern
#speirgorm #IrishFolklore
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Ghost turnip | National Museum of Ireland
In Ireland, at Halloween, we carved turnips to create scary-faced lanterns. The term, Jack o’ Lanterns, takes its name from the folktale about Jack, who was welcome neither in Heaven or Hell and was d...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You can keep your pumpkins, this is the real deal! A spooky, scary turnip
#Halloween #JackOLantern
#speirgorm #IrishFolklore
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#Halloween #JackOLantern
#speirgorm #IrishFolklore
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The Merrow from Irish mythology coming along nicely 👀 let me know what you guys think so far and here's to more productive days like these 🍻 #illustration #digitalart #fantasy #mythology #irishfolklore #art #preview
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Merrow from Irish mythology coming along nicely 👀 let me know what you guys think so far and here's to more productive days like these 🍻 #illustration #digitalart #fantasy #mythology #irishfolklore #art #preview
Noreen Spillane’s Come Away, Oh! Human Child! captures the moment when the thin veil between our world and the fairy realms collide, a haunting nod to Irish folklore this #SpookySeason. ✨
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishFolklore #Halloween
CAG.2688 Noreen Spillane Come Away, Oh! Human Child! C. 1955
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishFolklore #Halloween
CAG.2688 Noreen Spillane Come Away, Oh! Human Child! C. 1955
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Noreen Spillane’s Come Away, Oh! Human Child! captures the moment when the thin veil between our world and the fairy realms collide, a haunting nod to Irish folklore this #SpookySeason. ✨
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishFolklore #Halloween
CAG.2688 Noreen Spillane Come Away, Oh! Human Child! C. 1955
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishFolklore #Halloween
CAG.2688 Noreen Spillane Come Away, Oh! Human Child! C. 1955
The fae walk free on Samhain night 🌙🍂 Fairy mounds open, and the veil between worlds grows thin… are you ready? zurl.co/8HmXJ #Samhain #IrishFolklore #FairyMounds #Halloween
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The fae walk free on Samhain night 🌙🍂 Fairy mounds open, and the veil between worlds grows thin… are you ready? zurl.co/8HmXJ #Samhain #IrishFolklore #FairyMounds #Halloween
Caorthann/Caorann/Rowan, a tree you’ll find bursting with red berries this autumn, crops up regularly in the tales of the fianna. In Bruíon Chaorthainn, Fionn and his men are trapped by their enemies in a magical hall made of rowan wood.
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
September 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Caorthann/Caorann/Rowan, a tree you’ll find bursting with red berries this autumn, crops up regularly in the tales of the fianna. In Bruíon Chaorthainn, Fionn and his men are trapped by their enemies in a magical hall made of rowan wood.
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
#MythologyMonday ⚔️🐦⬛ #War
The Morrígan, Irish triple goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty, wields fierce power in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. As a hooded Crow, she sways battles, foretelling doom or victory for Ulster’s warriors. A land’s guardian,of Ireland's fate.
#IrishFolklore #Morrigan 🐦⬛ #Crows
The Morrígan, Irish triple goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty, wields fierce power in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. As a hooded Crow, she sways battles, foretelling doom or victory for Ulster’s warriors. A land’s guardian,of Ireland's fate.
#IrishFolklore #Morrigan 🐦⬛ #Crows
September 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#MythologyMonday ⚔️🐦⬛ #War
The Morrígan, Irish triple goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty, wields fierce power in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. As a hooded Crow, she sways battles, foretelling doom or victory for Ulster’s warriors. A land’s guardian,of Ireland's fate.
#IrishFolklore #Morrigan 🐦⬛ #Crows
The Morrígan, Irish triple goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty, wields fierce power in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. As a hooded Crow, she sways battles, foretelling doom or victory for Ulster’s warriors. A land’s guardian,of Ireland's fate.
#IrishFolklore #Morrigan 🐦⬛ #Crows
A #shortstory for the weekend. Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #horror #irishfolklore
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#writingcommunity #horror #irishfolklore
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Short story; The Fire Horse
The platform of Penzance Railway Station was choked with steam when Mama and I emerged from the ticket office. White vapour spewed from the sides of the engine like a dragon’s wrathful snort. The Fi...
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January 14, 2024 at 3:24 PM
A #shortstory for the weekend. Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #horror #irishfolklore
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#writingcommunity #horror #irishfolklore
thomaswrightson.co.uk/2024/01/14/s...
What happens when a language is declared a sin? When the hand itself is seen as an 'enemy'?
This is the haunting reality at the core of Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s poem, "The Language Ban"
#TheLanguageBan #IrishPoetry #irishfolklore #IrishSignLanguage #PoetryAnalysis #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature
This is the haunting reality at the core of Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s poem, "The Language Ban"
#TheLanguageBan #IrishPoetry #irishfolklore #IrishSignLanguage #PoetryAnalysis #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature
June 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What happens when a language is declared a sin? When the hand itself is seen as an 'enemy'?
This is the haunting reality at the core of Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s poem, "The Language Ban"
#TheLanguageBan #IrishPoetry #irishfolklore #IrishSignLanguage #PoetryAnalysis #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature
This is the haunting reality at the core of Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s poem, "The Language Ban"
#TheLanguageBan #IrishPoetry #irishfolklore #IrishSignLanguage #PoetryAnalysis #IrishHistory #IrishLiterature
Image is from "A Book of Creatures" abookofcreatures.com/2020/04/13/c...
#AncientSky #MythologySky #FolkloreSky #CelticSky #Folklore #CelticFolklore #ScottishFolklore #IrishFolklore #Mythology #CelticMythology #ScottishMythology #IrishMythology #Celtic #Scotland #Ireland #Fairy #Monster #Dog
#AncientSky #MythologySky #FolkloreSky #CelticSky #Folklore #CelticFolklore #ScottishFolklore #IrishFolklore #Mythology #CelticMythology #ScottishMythology #IrishMythology #Celtic #Scotland #Ireland #Fairy #Monster #Dog
August 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#gàidhlig #gaeilge #gaelicfolklore #seanchas #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #feniancycle #fionnfolkloreproject #fiannaíocht #fianna #beulaithris #fionnmaccumhaill #oisin #oscar #irishmythology #mythology #celticmythology #comórtas #béaloideas #scottishgaelic #art #illustration #artcompetition
September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Celtic Dragon Die-Cut Magnet
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#irishfolklore #hornedhelmets #irishheritage #fairygarden #dragonslaying #enchantedforest #fairylovers #blessingsfromthecelticlands #irishmythology #cymruambyth
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#irishfolklore #hornedhelmets #irishheritage #fairygarden #dragonslaying #enchantedforest #fairylovers #blessingsfromthecelticlands #irishmythology #cymruambyth
May 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Celtic Dragon Die-Cut Magnet
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#irishfolklore #hornedhelmets #irishheritage #fairygarden #dragonslaying #enchantedforest #fairylovers #blessingsfromthecelticlands #irishmythology #cymruambyth
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#irishfolklore #hornedhelmets #irishheritage #fairygarden #dragonslaying #enchantedforest #fairylovers #blessingsfromthecelticlands #irishmythology #cymruambyth
self portrait tbh #folkhorror #irishfolklore
May 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
self portrait tbh #folkhorror #irishfolklore
Yggdrasil - Framed Digital Print - 11" x 14"
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#mythology #cymru #welshcastles #irishfolklore #irishpride #dragonblood #medievaltimes #celticlore #irishmythology #celticpride
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#mythology #cymru #welshcastles #irishfolklore #irishpride #dragonblood #medievaltimes #celticlore #irishmythology #celticpride
August 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Yggdrasil - Framed Digital Print - 11" x 14"
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#mythology #cymru #welshcastles #irishfolklore #irishpride #dragonblood #medievaltimes #celticlore #irishmythology #celticpride
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#mythology #cymru #welshcastles #irishfolklore #irishpride #dragonblood #medievaltimes #celticlore #irishmythology #celticpride
🎃 Did you know Halloween started in Ireland as Samhain?
A night when the veil between worlds was thin, spirits walked the earth, and bonfires lit up the dark. 🔥👻
zurl.co/LDcqC
#Samhain #Halloween #IrishFolklore #CelticTraditions #AncientHalloween
A night when the veil between worlds was thin, spirits walked the earth, and bonfires lit up the dark. 🔥👻
zurl.co/LDcqC
#Samhain #Halloween #IrishFolklore #CelticTraditions #AncientHalloween
October 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🎃 Did you know Halloween started in Ireland as Samhain?
A night when the veil between worlds was thin, spirits walked the earth, and bonfires lit up the dark. 🔥👻
zurl.co/LDcqC
#Samhain #Halloween #IrishFolklore #CelticTraditions #AncientHalloween
A night when the veil between worlds was thin, spirits walked the earth, and bonfires lit up the dark. 🔥👻
zurl.co/LDcqC
#Samhain #Halloween #IrishFolklore #CelticTraditions #AncientHalloween
'Why you shouldn't eat blackberries after Halloween' - @rte.ie
#Halloween #Samhain #Blackberries #Foraging #IrishFolklore
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#Halloween #Samhain #Blackberries #Foraging #IrishFolklore
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Why you shouldn't eat blackberries after Halloween
The folk tales around blackberries, the púca, devils and death reinforce the message that out-of-season food is insipid and unpleasant
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October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'Why you shouldn't eat blackberries after Halloween' - @rte.ie
#Halloween #Samhain #Blackberries #Foraging #IrishFolklore
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#Halloween #Samhain #Blackberries #Foraging #IrishFolklore
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Fear Dearg
#irishfolklore #irishmythology #celticmythology #ireland #irish #stpatricksday #folklore #myth #mythology #animation #cartoon #fardarrig #feardearg #redman #fairy #fairies #fae #faeries #boynecurrach #irishart #irishartist #art
#irishfolklore #irishmythology #celticmythology #ireland #irish #stpatricksday #folklore #myth #mythology #animation #cartoon #fardarrig #feardearg #redman #fairy #fairies #fae #faeries #boynecurrach #irishart #irishartist #art
December 4, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Drawing of villain from Chloe Dawkins Dragon Queen the Púca. A Irish shape-shifter prankster taking the form of a ram who works in a cartoon logic like the mask and monkey king #artistoninstagramm #ocartwork #comicart #púca #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #irishpúca
#irishfolklore #irishpúca
January 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Drawing of villain from Chloe Dawkins Dragon Queen the Púca. A Irish shape-shifter prankster taking the form of a ram who works in a cartoon logic like the mask and monkey king #artistoninstagramm #ocartwork #comicart #púca #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #irishpúca
#irishfolklore #irishpúca
Currently in the fun research/ideas stage of planning a novel brimming with Irish folklore, political turbulence, strong women and a touch of magic 🍀✨️
Thinking of documenting some of this journey as it develops! #novel #writers #fantasy #Irishfolklore #politics
Thinking of documenting some of this journey as it develops! #novel #writers #fantasy #Irishfolklore #politics
April 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Currently in the fun research/ideas stage of planning a novel brimming with Irish folklore, political turbulence, strong women and a touch of magic 🍀✨️
Thinking of documenting some of this journey as it develops! #novel #writers #fantasy #Irishfolklore #politics
Thinking of documenting some of this journey as it develops! #novel #writers #fantasy #Irishfolklore #politics
Claddagh Ornament
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#dragonfire #irishcharm #scottishwarriors #magicalcreature #welshtraditions #legendarybeast #irishmagic #irishfolklore #fairyfriends #vikingsaga
Order here ift.tt/58HoIsw
#dragonfire #irishcharm #scottishwarriors #magicalcreature #welshtraditions #legendarybeast #irishmagic #irishfolklore #fairyfriends #vikingsaga
July 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Claddagh Ornament
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#dragonfire #irishcharm #scottishwarriors #magicalcreature #welshtraditions #legendarybeast #irishmagic #irishfolklore #fairyfriends #vikingsaga
Order here ift.tt/58HoIsw
#dragonfire #irishcharm #scottishwarriors #magicalcreature #welshtraditions #legendarybeast #irishmagic #irishfolklore #fairyfriends #vikingsaga
Way out of my price range, especially to mail to Canada, but wow, does this sound like a great book!
#IrishFolklore #IrishHistory #IllustratedFolklore #SmallBeauties
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Image is of a hand drawn hearth and its surroundings, with labels and some description.
#IrishFolklore #IrishHistory #IllustratedFolklore #SmallBeauties
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Image is of a hand drawn hearth and its surroundings, with labels and some description.
In The Ould Ago - Illustrated Irish Folklore by Johnny McKeagney | Buythebook.ie
Joe Duffy reviews 'In The Ould Ago' with Johnny's son Paul on RTÉ Liveline self-published book show 21st December 2021 and says "I defy anyone not to find this collection mesmeric, no matter where you...
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March 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Way out of my price range, especially to mail to Canada, but wow, does this sound like a great book!
#IrishFolklore #IrishHistory #IllustratedFolklore #SmallBeauties
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Image is of a hand drawn hearth and its surroundings, with labels and some description.
#IrishFolklore #IrishHistory #IllustratedFolklore #SmallBeauties
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Image is of a hand drawn hearth and its surroundings, with labels and some description.
The work of part-time folklore collectors was an important contribution to the #IrishFolklore Commission in the 1930s-40s.
In this #CulturalHeritage blog post Ailbe van der Heide introduces us to 2 collectors from Co Mayo- Máire Ní Chróinín & Pádhraig Bairéad.
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In this #CulturalHeritage blog post Ailbe van der Heide introduces us to 2 collectors from Co Mayo- Máire Ní Chróinín & Pádhraig Bairéad.
ucdculturalheritagecollections.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The work of part-time folklore collectors was an important contribution to the #IrishFolklore Commission in the 1930s-40s.
In this #CulturalHeritage blog post Ailbe van der Heide introduces us to 2 collectors from Co Mayo- Máire Ní Chróinín & Pádhraig Bairéad.
ucdculturalheritagecollections.com
In this #CulturalHeritage blog post Ailbe van der Heide introduces us to 2 collectors from Co Mayo- Máire Ní Chróinín & Pádhraig Bairéad.
ucdculturalheritagecollections.com