Tag: folklore
Wayside funerary crosses, an ancient tradition from Kilmore, Co. Wexford
In the parish of Kilmore, in the very south of Co. Wexford, persists a peculiar funerary custom that may have…
False burials and dangerous water: Whit Sunday in Irish Folklore
Whit Sunday (or Whitsun) is an important Christian festival that celebrates the Pentecost. It normally falls on the seventh Sunday…
Animal ‘Sacrifice’ and Blood Letting, Saint Martin’s Feast in Ireland
Today, the 11th of November, is the feast of St. Martin of Tours. He was a particularly popular saint in…
St. John’s Eve or Bonfire Night; Irish Folklore
June 23rd, is St. John’s Eve, or as it is known in many parts of Ireland, Bonfire Night. It was…
Churching the Cow: Folklore from Co. Galway
These two fascinating folklore accounts from Co. Galway detail a practice known as ‘churching the cow’. It was carried out…
A Fairy Fort: Folklore from Co. Sligo
This Irish folklore account relates to a ringfort in Co. Sligo and is based on information supplied by Mary Brennan…
Lucky and Unlucky Signs: Folklore from Co. Kerry
This blog post details some of the signs/portents which were deemed lucky or unlucky in early 20th century Ireland. It…
Children’s Games: Folklore from Co. Kerry
This blog post details some of the games played by Irish children in the earlier part of the 20th century….
The folklore of shoes: An account from Co. Galway
This blog post details some of the folklore and history surrounding shoes in early 20th century Ireland. It is based…
Supernatural activity in Camblin, New Ross. Folklore from Co Wexford
This Irish folklore account details supernatural activity in a Co. Wexford cottage and is based on information supplied by Richard…
