McManus also recommends exploring Wicklow Mountains National Park, the largest of Ireland’s six national parks. Hikers and walkers have their choice of paths throughout this stunning region.

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Boasting a more traditional soundscape, the track pulls from the band’s Celtic roots, drawing upon ancient mythology to create a catchy as hell song in the process. Speaking of the track, frontman ...

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But differentiating between clurichauns and leprechauns is easier said than done. Ireland’s most famous folkloric offering is by far the leprechaun: a tiny, green-clad trickster with a pot of gold.

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A new series of talks are coming to Dublin, aiming to present Irish mythology in fresh and exciting ways, using some of the most advanced technology available. The talks will explore how ‘Text to ...

has been described as the matron Goddess of ancient Irish mythology. The modern Irish language name for Ireland is “Éire” and is derived from Ériu. The English version ‘Ireland’ comes ...