History History Bridget Cleary “the last witch burned in Ireland” 28-year-old wife from Tipperary, was burned to death, in 1895, by her husband and family members who suspected her of being possessed by a fairy. 13012
Roots Roots Donn, the mysterious Irish Lord of the Dead Donn was the son of Milesius, also known as Mil Éspaine, and Seang. The Milesians were a race of mortal man, not supernatural beings like the Denann. 11851
History History On trial for witchcraft – Irish women of sorcery or power? Truth and jealousy in Ireland’s three most famous witchcraft trials - Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and Biddy Early 3620
Travel Travel A tour of mystical, mythological Ireland (PHOTOS) Ireland is a land rich with mystery and myth, intriguing sites and stories - and we're not just talking leprechauns and pots of gold and tales for Halloween. 4625
Roots Roots Secrets of ancient Irish charms and spells Bubble, bubble toil and trouble: There are many practicing witches and druids in Ireland today who believe in ancient traditions and folk magic. 56349
Roots Roots Top ghost sightings in Ireland From specters to strange appearances, here are ten of some of Ireland's spookiest encounters with ghosts. 10246
Craic Craic Frightening Irish demons and monsters from Celtic myth The ancient Celts had hundreds of deities, but as with most cultures, they had their demons as well. 33714
Travel Travel A glimpse inside Ireland’s historic ghost villages (PHOTOS) Irish ghost dwellings that lie abandoned – some for decades, others for centuries. 10321
News News Irish "Dracula" author Bram Stoker dies on this day in 1912 Remembering one of the most iconic villains, created by Dublin-born Bram Stoker, on the anniversary of the author's death. 922
History History Original Irish Jack-o-Lanterns were truly terrifying and made of turnips Named for Jack O’Lantern of the Irish myth, these carved out turnips and beets were actually pretty scary. 131286
