As they say in the Emerald Isle, 'Away with the fairies!' Here's the truth about leprechauns.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day, it is an apt moment to revisit the powerful women who shape the landscape of Irish folklore and mythology. From formidable goddesses ...

The Old Irish Goat isn’t just part of folklore — it’s genetically linked to goats that lived in Ireland 3,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient remains and discovered that today’s rare breed ...

The perseverance of the Irish people in maintaining their language, history and values created a world of oral tradition filled with both mythical adventures and practical wisdom Addie Foley Sheep ...

Island potter and cofounder of the Island Folk Pottery and Sculpture Trail (Fairy Trail) Bill O’Callaghan originally hails from Ireland. “I grew up in Cork. We were a big family, 11 kids. It rained — ...