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A good friend is like a four-leaf clover. Hard to find and lucky to have. May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road. May your heart be light ...
Irish folklore (Irish: béaloideas) refers to the folktales, balladry, music, dance and mythology of Ireland.It is the study and appreciation of how people lived. The folklore of Ireland includes banshees, fairies, leprechauns and other mythological creatures, and was typically shared orally by people gathering around, sharing stories.
Delbáeth - king of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Ecne - god of wisdom and knowledge. Egobail - foster son of Manannan mac Lir and father of Aine. Elcmar - chief steward to the Dagda. Ernmas - mother goddess. Fand - sea goddess and lover of Cú Chulainn. Fiacha mac Delbaíth - legendary High King of Ireland.
v. t. e. Irish mythology is the body of myths indigenous to the island of Ireland. It was originally passed down orally in the prehistoric era. In the early medieval era, some myths were transcribed by Christian monks, who heavily altered and Christianised the myths. Irish mythology is the best-preserved branch of Celtic mythology.
11. "One thought of the shamrock makes the whole world akin." 12. "There's the joy of ole' Killarney, in these wishes meant for you; There's a bit of Irish blarney, and a touch of magic too.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. 25. May you have the health to wear it. 26. May the luck of the Irish possess you. May the devil fly off with your worries. May God bless you forever ...
Macha. Macha (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmˠaxə]) was a sovereignty goddess [1][2] of ancient Ireland associated with the province of Ulster, particularly the sites of Navan Fort (Eamhain Mhacha) [3] and Armagh (Ard Mhacha), [4] which are named after her. [5] Several figures called Macha appear in Irish mythology and folklore, all believed to ...
The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne (Irish: Tóraigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne or Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne in modern spelling) is an Irish prose narrative surviving in many variants. A tale from the Fianna Cycle of Irish mythology, it concerns a love triangle between the great warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill, the beautiful princess ...