Did The Sick-Bed of Cú Chulainn Inspire 2019’s The Lighthouse? [Folklore in Film]

It’s one of Irish mythology’s most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers’ folk-horror masterpiece?

The IrishMyths YouTube Channel Just Reached 10,000 Subscribers (You Know What That Means…)

Celebrating a major IrishMyths YouTube channel milestone (10,000 subscribers!) with a book giveaway

Happy 5-Year Anniversary to Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy

My passion project/short story collection Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy turns five years old this month

The 10 Most Powerful Druids From Irish Mythology

Who are some famous druids? In historical accounts, ancient Celtic druids are rarely named—merely alluded to. In Irish mythology, druids are important characters with names and motivations (be them benevolent or nefarious).

Another Month, Another Book Giveaway: Introducing ‘Irish Monsters in Your Pocket’

Book 3 of the Celtic Pocket Guides series is here! Grab your copy of Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: A Tiny Little Book About Irish Dragons, Werewolves, Vampires. Banshees, Headless Horsemen, & Other Beastly Beings

Casting the Celtic Gods in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Part II: Heroes, Monsters, and Druids Who Deserve the Spotlight

In Part I, we cast the core team of Celtic gods from the comics; in Part II, we highlight 11 more mythological Celtic characters who deserve spots in the MCU.