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Ali Isaac

May 25, 20208 min read

fairy forts of ireland you can visit

Ireland's landscape is littered with ancient circular structures, the remains of Ireland's 'fairy forts', also known as ring forts and raths

Ali Isaac

May 18, 20205 min read

do irish fairy mounds really exist?

Early Irish literature is littered with references to the Danann and the Sidhe living in fairy mounds, or that they accessed the Otherworld.

Ali Isaac

Jul 30, 20176 min read

lughnasadh, a celebration of fertility?

One of 4 ancient pre-Christian festivals, Lughnasadh was celebrated midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox, around Aug 1st.

Ali Isaac

Oct 3, 20165 min read

Were There Giants in Ancient Ireland?

The Tuatha de Danann were said to be tall, slender and powerful, although they were never described as giants.

Ali Isaac

Jul 6, 20153 min read

The Red Headed Folk of Ireland

The Tuatha de Danann and the Sidhe are described as being tall and beautiful, red or fair haired, with pale skin and blue or green eyes.

Ali Isaac

Jun 15, 20154 min read

The Swan in Irish Mythology

In Irish mythology, swans are usually depicted as shape-shifters, capable of transforming into human and bird form at will.

Ali Isaac

Mar 6, 20155 min read

Irish Mythology | The Sacred Fires

It is thought the early Irish worshipped the sun as a God. In a land that doesn't see much of it, it's power can't be taken for granted.

faeth fiadha, manannán’s cloak of concealment

Ali Isaac

Nov 3, 20144 min read

faeth fiadha, manannán’s cloak of concealment

In Irish mythology, the Faeth Fiadha is the mysterious mantle of fairy mist which blurs the border between the mortal and magical realms.

The Lia Fail | Ancient Ireland’s Sacred Stone of Knowledge

Ali Isaac

Aug 18, 20143 min read

The Lia Fail | Ancient Ireland’s Sacred Stone of Knowledge

The Lia Fail stands at the top of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, a much weathered column of grey granular granite 1m in height above ground

Ali Isaac is an author and blogger specialising in Irish mythology. Through word and image, she tries to draw the human story from Ireland's landscape and tumbled stones, with a particular focus on the women history has abandoned, and legend only half remembers.

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