William Butler Yeats, born 1865, rose to prominence as a worldwide literary figure during his lifetime and secured his position as the most well-known Irish poet unto this day. W.B. Yeats, who won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, spearheaded the Irish Literary Revival. Also a playwright, Yeats founded the famous Abbey Theatre with other ...
In Irish folklore, the Banshees are known as the ancestral spirits of the Fairy world. Their history extends way back into the dim and mysterious past. Banshees are among the oldest Fairy folk of Ireland, associated as strongly as shamrocks and potatoes. Banshees, also known as Bean-Sidhe, were appointed to forewarn members of Irish families ...
St. Patrick’s Day in your town: emerald-green shamrocks, great food, and leprechauns are predominant on and in every window, alleyway, and t-shirt. But wait, how did that last one get in there? Leprechauns have been part of Irish culture dating back to ancient times. In typical Irish folklore, the creatures are referred to as “leipreachn,” ...
Have you ever been warned you’ll grow up to be an old biddy? Ever taken the cake? And did you know that those sayings became a part of the English language thanks to the Irish? Keep reading to discover the meanings of these and other commonly used Irish phrases. Wail of the banshee – Irish ...
We are lucky this year to have St. Patrick’s Day arriving on a Saturday. Chances are you may find yourself celebrating the Irish holiday in your favorite bar, tavern or saloon. If want to kick-start the party, try out these 20 questions of Irish trivia. Topics run the gamut from history to pop culture and ...
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