Tag: folklore

This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the animals found on a Co Wexford farm.  It is based on…

This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the belief that cows could be enchanted by the fairies.  It is…

This folklore account details some of the beliefs surrounding marriage in early 20th century Ireland.  It is based on information…

  This folklore account details some of the superstitions surrounding death in early 20th century Ireland.  It is based on…

This folklore account suggests various ‘cures’ for the common and often persistent skin condition, warts.  It was told by John Lynksey…

This folklore account details the superstitions surrounding butter churning and the belief that butter could be stolen by supernatural means….

During the 1980s, when my grandaunt’s house was being renovated, something unusual was found beneath the floor. As the flagstones…

The National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), a new UCD company with charitable status, has been set up to preserve, protect…

I recently came across an interesting 19th century account describing the discovery of a Bronze Age cist burial at Mullaun,…

In Ireland Mayday is surrounded by a rich folklore tradition, most of which dates from 19th century. These beliefs give an insight into the mindset of a earlier, more rural Ireland where the spirit world and superstition still prevailed.