Irish Myths and Legends.

Ireland's long history is riddled with ancient mythology and folklore. Irelands ancient societies The Druids and The Celtics believed in the power of magic and many of these beliefs have spread to the modern day. Stories of great warriors giants and fairies playing pranks along with wee Leprechauns holding on to their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Of course this all adds to the mysterious appeal of Ireland.
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Queen of the Banshees is called Cliodhna
a painting of a man laying on top of a bed next to a black cat
far-darrig or fear dearg is a supernatural being that may or may not be a leprechaun W.B Yates describes it as "the creature always wears a red coat and cap"in Irish the name translates to red man thought to be associated with nightmares.He is a practical joker of monster delights.
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cluricaun is an Irish Elf he takes the form of a tiny old man.He exists in a state of perpetual drunkenness and loves to play practical jokes.W.B Yates writes "some suppose he is merely the leprechaun on a spree".
a painting of a man with long hair and a beard wearing a headdress
King Brian Boru The Last High King of Ireland
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Bullaun stones featured in Irish folklore as the most powerful place to utter a blessing, or a curse. They are recognizable by their hollowed centre which are thought to have been used for baptisms in early Christian times.
a close up of a cat's face with the caption in celtic folklore there is a magic set of cats or fairy cats
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fear-gorta literally means "Man of hunger" this supernatural being roams the earth in the form of an emaciated man during the times of famine.He begs for food and bestows good fortune on those who help him.
mushrooms growing on the ground in front of a camera
FAIRY Ring. Yes, they really exist! Fungi circle, Ormeau Park Belfast, Northern Ireland.
a st patrick's day sign is in the middle of some green plants with leaves
a stuffed animal is sitting on the floor in front of a wooden wall and door
fairy door on my bedroom door
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a close up of a purple comb with gold beads on it's sides and a black leather couch in the background
my own purple fairy door decorated by my friend Mary its a Mary original.
the silhouette of a girl on a purple and gold painted wooden frame with glitters
My friend Mary made this fairy door for me.Thank You so much she knows purple is my favorite colour and Im huge believer in fairies.
my own fairy door
my own fairy door
a man sitting on top of a metal bench next to a stone wall and green grass
Blarney Stone kissing the blarney stone is said to bring you good luck
a man climbing up the side of a cliff with his hands in the air while holding onto some metal bars
Kissing the Blarney Stone