Nuada, the first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, is a god of justice, sacrifice, and resilience. This post explores his myth, the meaning of his silver arm, and his enduring symbolism in Irish mythology and comparative traditions.
Balor, the fearsome Irish god of destruction, was king of the Fomorians and bearer of the Evil Eye. Feared for his monstrous power, he stood against the Tuatha Dé Danann until prophecy — and his own grandson, Lugh — brought about his fall. This post explores Balor’s myth, role, and legacy.
Macha is a goddess of war, endurance, and sovereignty in Irish myth. From her curse on Ulster’s warriors to her link with Emain Macha, this post explores her symbolic power, her suffering, and her enduring presence in Irish cultural memory and sacred geography.
Ériu is the goddess from whom Ireland takes its name. This post explores her mythological role in Irish tradition, her link to sovereignty and land, and how her legacy endures in the very identity of the country.
Brigid, daughter of the Dagda, is one of Ireland’s most enduring goddesses. From fire and poetry to healing and springtime ritual, this post explores her mythological origins, sacred places, and her lasting role in Irish culture and belief.
Discover the Merrow in Irish mythology—mysterious sea spirits said to dwell beneath the Atlantic. From red caps and enchanted marriages to storm warnings and ancient rituals, this post explores the folklore, symbolism, and enduring legacy of Ireland’s ocean-dwelling shapeshifters.
Discover the enduring myth of the Cailleach in Irish mythology—a powerful crone who shaped Ireland’s land, weather, and seasonal cycles. This post explores her origins, folklore, symbolism, and lasting cultural legacy.
In the mist-shrouded shores of Ireland’s western isles, the selkie emerges from the silver sea—a shape-shifting seal by day, a human by night. Drawing on mythic encounters, this post explores the selkie’s origins in Gaelic language and legend, its symbolic resonance in heart-ache, homecoming and the liminal space between land and sea, and its lasting…
Discover the legends of Finn MacCool, from the Giant’s Causeway to the Fenian Cycle. Warrior, poet, and giant—his myths shaped Ireland’s heroic past.
The Hill of Uisneach, Ireland’s sacred centre, is a site where ancient history, mythology, and landscape converge. From royal inaugurations to Bealtaine fire rituals, this Westmeath hill has long been a spiritual axis. Discover its role in prehistoric belief, medieval lore, and modern revival as the heart of Ireland’s mythic and ceremonial tradition.