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Sep 10 2025
The Origin Story of The Dullahan The Irish Headless Horseman
Posted by: Jennifer Derrig
Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Tags: the irish headless horseman , the dullahan , headless horseman , dullahan
Discover the chilling legend of the Dullahan, the Irish headless horseman. Explore his origins, symbolism, and place in Irish folklore and Halloween traditions.
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Jul 06 2022
Top 10 Scary Irish Mythological Creatures
Posted by: Jennifer Derrig
Categories: Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Legends and Folklore , History of Ireland
Tags: three headed monster , the sluagh , the irish wailing ghost , the irish vampire , the irish headless horseman , the irish ghost , the dullahan , the celtic witch , the cailleach , the bánánach celtic demons , sea fairy , scary irish mythological creatures , púca , mythological creatures , merrow , irish mythological creatures , ellén trechend , dearg due , celtic monster , celtic demon king , celtic creatures , banshee , balor
Addressing Scary Irish Mythological Creatures or Celtic Mythological Creatures is the topic of one of the most frequent inquiries that we receive in connection with Irish mythology. Since the beginning of Celtic mythology, old Irish creatures and demons have been used to scare members of the general public, particularly around the time of Halloween.
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Oct 16 2017
The Dullahan is the Irish Headless Horseman
Posted by: Jennifer Derrig
Categories: Irish Traditions , Interesting Stories , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture
Tags: the irish headless horseman , the dullahan , headless horseman , halloween , dullahan
The Irish legend of the Dullahan, or English translation "dark man" is unnerving. The Headless Horseman or Dullahan is the Irish foreteller of death. The Dullahan rides a jet-black horse with flames shooting from its eyes, carrying his head under one arm.
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