The origins of the Fairy King in old Celtic lore. Stories of fairies are prominent in Irish folklore, and the belief in a fairy hierarchy, or fairy royalty, has been a popular notion for centuries.

A look at some of Ireland's most popular Irish folklore and mythology - what's your favorite? From shamrocks and Saint Patrick to Pooka and Banshees, learn more about the most famous stories and ...

He added that the road passed through an area that was rich in fairy folklore and magic. The N22 is the main road between Killarney in County Kerry and Cork. In Irish folklore, it is believed that ...

Welcome to an exploration of Ireland’s intriguing fairy forts—a phenomenon deeply embedded in Irish folklore and tradition.

A treasure trove of Clew Bay stories and local anecdotes about animals and tides, fair days and patterns, fishing and ocean ...

Viewers realized this girls name is most beautiful in Irish after watching popular movie Most 'unusual and quirky' Irish baby names and their meanings - a handy guide Irish mythology brims with ...

When Mad Sweeney introduces himself to Shadow Moon as a leprechaun in American Gods, he is being totally serious – even though, as Shadow points out, mythical Irish fairies are usually thought ...

Blending Irish folklore with the classic story of Sleeping Beauty, "Thornhedge" takes a familiar childhood tale and tosses it into the muddy bogs of the Fairie realm.