Beware the Banshee! I don’t mean the new hit show on Cinemax.In Ireland, the Banshee is the spirit of a female fairy who is a messenger of death. Sometimes, only her wailing is heard. Other times, a wailing woman is seen, wearing clothes of mourning. Either way, it is a sign of impending death. Death isn’tContinue reading
Category: Irish
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Irish/American Lore
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Leaping Leprechauns
thetaroroom.com I’m continuing my love of all things Irish which began earlier this month on Romance Magicians. My research led to more and more wonderful and interesting legends. As a storyteller, I love to hear stories, as well as invent them. Leprechauns are said to be small fairy like creatures. Some say they areContinue reading
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Irish Love, Friendship, and Loyalty…Get Some
www.buzzle.com A traditional symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty from Ireland is the Claddagh. The heart (love) is clasped by hands (friendship) and topped with a crown (loyalty). The name comes from the fishing village of Claddagh in Ireland near Galway where the symbol is believed to have originated in the seventeenth century. A jewelerContinue reading
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Irish Roots
I’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of people in this world: the Irish and those who wish they were. I am descended primarily from Irish and English immigrants. My family is very into genealogy but my eyes cross when I look at pages and pages of names listed from the first generationContinue reading