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Creatures and monsters of Celtic folklore

In this video, we explore the dark and fascinating world of Celtic folklore, diving into stories of terrifying creatures like Abhartach, the blood-drinking revenant believed to inspire vampire myths, ...
Once in a while, a new Irish book comes along that just stops you in your tracks. This month Mark Joyce's superbly illustrated new book "Mythical Irish Beasts" is that book. It's a work of near magic, ...
Explore 25 strange mythological stories from around the world. Discover bizarre tales of skeleton brides, eye-scooping ...
Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween. Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival, was first celebrated on the island over 2,000 years ago and marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of ...
A statue of Púca, an Irish mythical creature, that was described as "sinister" by some locals in Ennistymon, Co Clare last year has finally found a new home in The Burren. "The Púca of Ennistymon" by ...