In Irish folklore and literature dating back to the 1500s, writers from the island nation have written about mythical beings known as “Fetches” that haunt people whose days are numbered. According to ...

Louise Lowe and Owen Boss of Anu are swapping intimate immersive theatre for this year’s Macnas parade, An Truen: The ...

In his latest book, folklorist Shane Lehane looks at the traditions that have shaped Ireland, from the sacred heart to the ...

A new phone service will allow members of the public to listen to recordings of songs and stories from Irish folklore performed by contemporary Irish artists throughout the month of November. Dial A ...

Fiddle player, sean nós singer and presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on growing up speaking Irish in Dublin, her hit podcast How ...

Mainstream animation as we know it has always connected deeply to folklore and fairy tales. Disney’s early shorts and feature films adapted stories by the Brothers Grimm. Studio Ghibli drew ...

From the ancient Irish practice of mumming to walking the red carpet, the Armagh Rhymers were central to a meeting of myth ...

Kate Chadbourne, singer, storyteller, harper, poet and teacher, is set to release a new recording of songs that celebrate the eight major festivals of the Irish traditional year, as well as an ...

One of the most beloved romantic comedies ever filmed in Ireland was shot in a number of beautiful locations that fans often wonder if they can visit. The 2010 movie Leap Year, starring Amy Adams, is ...