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Tag Archives: irish

Samhain: A Short Film

samhain lettering scary on a hill

A desperate dad turns to the Celtic occult in an attempt to retrieve lost loved ones from the Otherworld. Written/directed by I. E. Kneverday.

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)October 1, 2025January 31, 2026Posted infiction, Folklore, GodsTags:fairies, Folklore, Halloween, History, holidays, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, SamhainLeave a comment on Samhain: A Short Film

The Truth About Leprechauns [VIDEO]

A leprechaun counts his gold in this engraving c. 1900

Take your leprechaun learning to the next level with this video essay profiling the Irish fairy in all his minuscule glory

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)March 11, 2024January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, Gods, HistoryTags:fairies, Folklore, History, holidays, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, leprechaunsLeave a comment on The Truth About Leprechauns [VIDEO]

The Rise of Leprechauns in Popular Culture

notre dame fighting irish leprechaun logo

Learn how leprechauns evolved from red-clad aquatic sprites to green-clad pastoral pests

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)March 5, 2024January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, Gods, HistoryTags:fairies, Folklore, History, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, leprechaunsLeave a comment on The Rise of Leprechauns in Popular Culture

The Etymology of Leprechaun

pointy hatted leprechaun sitting on sheep

Where did the word leprechaun come from? What does leprechaun mean? Uncover the linguistic origins of this famed Irish fairy’s name

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)March 4, 2024January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, Gods, HistoryTags:fairies, Folklore, History, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, leprechaunsLeave a comment on The Etymology of Leprechaun

What’s the Difference Between a Leprechaun and a Clurichaun?

picture of little troll person next to a vase

Leprechauns vs. clurichauns: two fairies, both alike in indignity. But one is definitely a bit meaner than the other.

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)March 1, 2024January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, Gods, HistoryTags:fairies, Folklore, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, leprechaunsLeave a comment on What’s the Difference Between a Leprechaun and a Clurichaun?

What Do Leprechauns Look Like?

leprechaun with tricorner hat dancing

Do leprechauns from Irish folklore look more like maniacal movie murderers or cheerful cereal mascots?

Posted byI. E. (IrishMyths.com)February 29, 2024January 31, 2026Posted inFolklore, Gods, HistoryTags:fairies, ireland, irish, Irish culture, Irish fairytales, Irish folklore, Irish history, Irish mythology, leprechaunsLeave a comment on What Do Leprechauns Look Like?

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