Celtic Legends

Mo Anam Cara translates loosely as "My Soul Mate" or "My Soul Friend"

Many people believe that the phrase Mo Anam Cara is translates to 'my soul mate' but its accurately translates as 'my soul friend' as anam is the Gaelic word for soul and cara the Gaelic word for friend.

How do you pronounce Mo Anam Cara and Anam Cara?

Most people if asked what is the symbol of Ireland would probably answer the shamrock. But they would absolutely be wrong. The true symbol of Ireland is the ancient Irish harp.

The National Symbol of Ireland

The Irish Harp is the

Ancient Irish folklore has many stories of beautiful and strong Irish women of the past. Celtic women have often been depicted as holding positions of great importance, and highly valued in a very male dominated Celtic tribal society. Irish women have been venerated as a goddesses, saints, as warriors even royalty and at the same time they have been portrayed as someone to fear. I am sure the truth about ancient Irish women in Irish mythology and folklore lies somewhere between fantasy and reality.   

Grace O’Malley, the 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland...

Grace O’Malley was born in Ireland in around 1530. She was the daughter of Owen O'Malley. O’Malley was a wealthy nobleman and sea trader. When O'Malley died Grace inherited his larg

The Claddagh ring is a famous Irish ring with a love story that transcends time. The story of the Claddagh Ring is one of enduring love that began long, long ago in 1675 in the small fishing village of Claddagh in County Galway, Ireland. It all began when a young lad by the name Richard Joyce. The Joyce family is one of the famous Tribes of Galway. An Irish fisherman who was very much in love with an enchanting Irish lass he was hoping to one day betroth. Unfortunately he was captured at sea by pirates from Algeria. The wicked pirates sold Richard

The Legend of the Celtic Cat

In Celtic mythology, the Cat is a beast that is both adored and despised. Those in search of Otherworldly abilities sought him, but not in a kind or compassionate way. For those who were fearful of supernatural forces believed to exist outside of the church, the cat was a sign that the devil's hand was close at hand. This idea would eventually grow so widespread that merely possessing a cat would be seen as extremely hazardous.

In Celtic folklorethere is a magical set of cats or "fairy cats". In Scotland they are known as the cait sith. In Ireland they are called cait

As children and adults around the world take part in the spooky festivities of Halloween on the night of October 31st, All Hallows Eve, few know of its ancient Irish Celticroots in the Samhain(Samain) festival.

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