Irish folklore

The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in…

Blarney Woollen Mills tells the tale of the classic Irish legend - the Children of Lir. The story is rich in Irish folklore, myths and magic.

Phookas are creatures mentioned in Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You. This mischievous and roguish trickster can appear in the form of a horse, rabbit, goat, dog or sometimes even a human. But no matter what form the Phooka takes, its fur is almost always dark. In horse form, a Phooka will lure humans to ride on its back. Unlike a Kelpie, however, the Phooka will not do the rider any real harm but will take the unfortunate person on a wild and terrifying…

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Have you ever heard of the five Guardian Trees of Ireland? According to Irish folklore, these trees sheltered each of the five provinces. The first tree is Eó Mugna, an Oak tree, followed by Bile Tortan, an Ash tree. The third tree is Eó Ruis, a Yew tree, while the fourth and fifth trees are Craeb Daithí and Craeb Uisnig, both Ash trees. Legend has it that these trees grew from seeds given by a descendant of the otherworld. They were said to possess mystical powers that protected the land…