Just two generations ago, Irish people shouted in warning before throwing water out the door, lest a fairy should be passing. The first glass of a freshly-brewed batch of poitín was always kept for ...

Welcome to an exploration of Ireland’s intriguing fairy forts—a phenomenon deeply embedded in Irish folklore and tradition.

History is alive and kicking in Ireland - as is revealed in this book of deserted treasures. Abandoned Ireland by Dominic Connolly, published by Amber Books, shows the extraordinary past of the small ...