Irish Traditions

From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine. You'll gain a deep understanding of the events that have shaped this unique and vibrant country.

In Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, USA Today best-selling author Daniel Allison retells the Mythological Cycle, the first of the four cycles of Irish Mythology.

What does it mean to carry a culture in song? From mythic bards and medieval harpers to rebellious ballads, bodhrán beats, and Beyoncé-backed fiddles, A History of Irish Music: Bardds to Bono tells the story of Irish music like never before. This sweeping, lyrical history explores how music shaped—and was shaped by—the Irish people across centuries of joy, sorrow, migration, resistance, and reinvention. Travel from candlelit sessions in County Clare to sold-out stadiums, from sean-nós singers to TikTok trad stars. Learn how the humble fiddle survived famine, how Riverdance took the ...

The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide – Discover the Heart of the Emerald Isle Like Never Before From the lively streets of Dublin to the windswept beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide is your complete companion to exploring one of the most enchanting countries in the world. Written for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this guide offers a perfect balance of must-see attractions, hidden gems, local tips, and budget-friendly strategies so you can experience Ireland authentically — without overspending. Inside, you’ll uncover: Detailed city and ...

Our bodies are mere outlines of a vast and complex interior world, a landscape of contradiction and immense mystery. This Celtic view of the human condition predates Christianity, yet survives to this day as part of Ireland's unique spiritual tradition. With The Inner Landscape, poet and...

Alicia McCarthy is traveling to the isolated cliffs of Valentia Island for her wedding. It is supposed to be a celebration of her heritage and a reunion for her sprawling family. But the stone cottages they rented sit on ancient ground, and the weather is closing in. The first night, the storm brings the rain. The second night, the storm brings the wail. A sound like nothing human is circling the cottages, pressing against the walls, and calling out to them. Alicia's father always told her that changing her name at the altar would sever her from the old family debts. He was wrong. Blood ...

From the author of Spells for Change comes a gentle and informative guide to reconnecting mindfully with ancestral practices, healing generational trauma along the way. Frankie Castanea—aka “Chaotic Witch Aunt”—draws on their own complex journey of ancestral reclamation to guide readers...

We think of fairies as little winged people with magic wands, but Irish fairies were flesh-and-blood extraterrestrials who towered over humans. We knew them as angels, demons, phantoms, mermaids, fairies, gods and not-gods, and the Gentry. Giant, chalk-white humanoids with piercing blue eyes, and flaming red or golden-yellow hair cascading in curls over their shoulders, that’s the true appearance of the ancient fairies of Ireland who came down from the cosmos thousands of years ago.

Within this audiobook lies the heart of Irish identity—a rich heritage of storytelling that has been passed down through the generations, from the mysterious Druids and the formidable Tuatha Dé Danann to legendary heroes whose deeds are still sung. Meet the awe-inspiring gods and goddesses who wielded power over life and death and shaped the destiny of Ireland itself.

Explains the Dark Man phenomenon through centuries-old folklore and mythology, testimony from British witch trials, and modern accounts Challenges the simplistic concept of the Devil as “evil,” explaining how encounters with this entity can reveal one’s life purpose and how the...

"The Other Crowd", "The Good People", "The Wee Folk", and "Them" are a few of the names given to the fairies by the people of Ireland. Honored for their gifts and feared for their wrath, the fairies remind us to respect the world we live in and the forces we cannot see. In these tales of fairy forts, fairy trees, ancient histories, and modern true-life encounters with the Other Crowd, Eddie Lenihan opens our eyes to this invisible world with the passion and bluntness of a seanchai, a true Irish storyteller.

Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance—but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore.

"The Irish R.M." refers to a series of books by the Anglo-Irish novelists Somerville and Ross. They are set in the turn-of-the-20th-century west of Ireland. The humor in the audiobook is greatly enhanced if the listener has a broad understanding of the history of Ireland's relationship with England, and how Ireland was governed, as well as the Irish country way of life. The show is, however, not political, although caricatures of Irish and British people are used for humorous purposes.

Cooper, an overzealous dog, lives in a cozy house with his curious feline sister, Sprinkles, and two energetic puppy siblings, Ziggy and Cookie. They have two tiny but brave hamster friends, Fred and Larry. One bright morning, the crew wakes up buzzing with excitement—it’s St. Patrick’s Day, and they’re off to the city for their very first parade! Dressed in festive attire, the friends hop onto a train that takes them into the bustling city. As they weave through towering buildings and colorful crowds, Cooper leads the way, while Sprinkles keeps a careful eye on everyone. Together, ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes, vibrant culture, and timeless traditions of the Emerald Isle! "Discover the Emerald Isle" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the myriad secrets and hidden gems that make Ireland such a unique and enchanting destination. Delve deep into the heart of this fascinating land—its breathtaking natural beauty, its captivating mythology, and its enduring hospitality—captured across 23 enthralling chapters! Adventure along the enchanting pathways of Celtic mythology and folklore in Chapter 2, uncovering the age-old tales ...

Seamlessly blending history and reportage, Bill Barich offers a heartfelt homage to the traditional Irish pub, and to the central piece of Irish culture disappearing along with it. After meeting an I rishwoman in London and moving to Dublin, Bill Baricha blow-in, or stranger, in Irish parlancefound himself looking for a traditional I rish pub to be his local. There are nearly 12 thousand pubs in Ireland, so he appeared to have plenty of choices.

Christine Valters Paintner, best-selling Catholic author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, uses reflections, stories, guided activities, prayer experiences, and a variety of creative arts to help you patiently and attentively listen to God's invitation. Everyone wants to understand God's will for their lives. Christine Valters Paintner shares one of the most ancient paths to understanding from her study of monasticism and immersion into Celtic spirituality while living in Ireland.

Reveals how Stonehenge was an extraordinary astronomical calendar used in the cultivation of ingredients for long-forgotten botanical cures Explores how Stonehenge and other stone circles were ancient healing sanctuaries and celestial calculators for the preparation of natural medicines ...

Set against the backdrop of 1980s Dublin, The Tan Yards by Robert E. Kearns weaves a haunting narrative of tradition, tension, and retribution. In a forgotten tract of land known as the Tan Yards, (a relic of a former village's extinct tanning trade), local youths gather each October to build a Halloween bonfire; a ritual that binds their community in primal celebration. Amidst the flickering flames and fleeting alliances, the story unveils the dark legacy of the Prizeman family, whose brutish presence looms large over the neighborhood. When Victor Prizeman, a volatile and feared outsider, ...

Stories of growing up in an Irish village told with a "blend of history, tradition and humour". Siobhán Lincoln records the social history of Ardmore village, tales of school days, dances, fishing, work, language and tradition. This book will be of interest to anyone who wants a picture of life in rural Ireland from the late 19th century to the dawning of the Millennium. From the forword by Fergal Keane: "The past slips away from us quietly. We are too consumed with the drama of the present to notice the departure of old ways and traditions. In an age of economic growth without parallel in...