WHEN Giraldus Cambrensis visited Ireland in the twelfth century, he found the people “a trifle paganish.” They believed in all sorts of fairies, banshees, witches, and changelings— “the gods of the ...

Editor Ailbhe Malone introduces her new anthology Banshee, which sees a formidable line-up of acclaimed female writers ...

At this time of year, thoughts of St. Patrick and Celtic traditions come to mind. Revelers don themselves in green hats, dress in leprechaun costumes and drink green beer. The saint would likely be ...

It's not likely there will be many obvious fairies at the South Side Irish Parade this Sunday --- leprechans, yes; fairies, no -- but if you keep your eyes peeled, you'll get a glimpse of at least one ...

The superior Secrets of the World multicultural storytelling series adds another excellent volume with this collection of tales from Ireland. Venerable storyteller and folklorist Lenihan sets an ...

It's okay to give fairies certain gifts, but you'd better not accept one from them.