Mythology has provided a basis for countless movies over the decades - from Jason and the Argonauts to Clash of the Titans, ...

“Irish Grief: Traditions, Myths, and Mourning Practices” will feature Jennifer Muldowney, an acclaimed author and expert in modern funeral planning, who will explore Ireland’s rich and fascinating ...

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 ...

Our books editor, Zoe, sits down with Maggie O'Farrell to talk about her new book, Land, as well as the making of Hamnet and her creative process ...

SINCE the days when Castrén made his arduous journeys of linguistic exploration in Siberia, or when the brothers Grimm collected their rich treasures of folk-lore from the lips of German peasants, an ...

Saint Patrick’s Day is a major holiday celebrated every March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, a man credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle. In the United States, the ...

The seventh sons of seventh sons legend have long been a popular myth in Irish folklore, but here are the real-life stories of some of these famous healers. The seventh son of a seventh son is the ...