In this special live episode, recorded at the 2023 Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Seán ...

As they say in the Emerald Isle, 'Away with the fairies!' Here's the truth about leprechauns.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas leprechaun pranced with a pot of gold at the end of Rainbow Boulevard, handing out shiny coins as part of a decade-old tradition created by a psychotherapist. The ...

Suir, Co Tipperary? In the Anthology of Irish Folk Tales, Aideen McBride relays the tale of The First Ever Brogue Maker. It was once a normal thing to have no shoes, and people got on with what they ...

People in Cumbria, as throughout the world, celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17 to honour the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick.

On March 17 every year, people in Ireland and across the world celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But who was St Patrick, and why is ...

Since the 18th century, St. Patrick’s Day has been linked with the color green. But before then, according to theirishjewelrycompany.com, blue was used to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.

If you want some gold, today might be a good day to hunt for a leprechaun, it being St. Patrick’s Day and all. I’ve heard these little creatures have an affinity for gold, and if you catch one, it ...

Éilís Ní Dhuibhne knew she wanted to be a writer from a very early age, and believed she had the perfect plan to achieve this goal: “Read everything.” This, of course, proved to be a little too ...

Not all of the well-known March 17th traditions — like indulging in corned beef and cabbage or cheering along a parade route — come from Ireland ...

In celebration of International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day, it is an apt moment to revisit the powerful women who shape the landscape of Irish folklore and mythology. From formidable goddesses ...

Introduction: Flowers and the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture, history, and folklore. Throughout its history and poetry, nature has taken a central theme. One ...