Feisty Celtic women is a stereotype. Even so, upsetting these five women of Celtic myth and legend can get you killed. Or worse.

Irish faeries are not cute and sweet. They are powerful, capricious, and intriguing. Here are five of my favorites.

It’s a block of sandstone. So why have people hidden it, stolen it, and claimed it has magical properties? The mysterious Stone of Scone.

Dragons are popular right now. Actually, they have been for centuries, including in Celtic folklore.

August 1st is Lughnasa. Discover the origin, folk traditions, and themes of this ancient Celtic festival.

As summer reaches its height, here are the medicinal benefits of 12 summertime herbs--and the magic Celtic folklore says they contain.

Want to give your baby (or fictional character) an Irish name? Give Kathleen and Sean a rest. Check out these Irish language names instead.

These 5 Celtic ghost stories are a little unusual. They feature phantom funerals, a ghostly ape, and even doggie suicides!

As the U.S. prepares for its Independence Day holiday, here is a tribute to one of its greatest Irish American songwriters and showmen.

The banshee's image has been battered since the story of this Irish folklore faerie crossed the Atlantic. It’s time to reclaim her goodness!

What’s the difference between the summer and winter solstices? Here’s the answer from a Celtic folklore perspective.

The Isle of Man has a rich Celtic folk tradition—but with its own unique twists.

Merlin is among the best-known characters of Arthurian legend, but he’s much more complex than the befuddled wizard from a Disney movie.

A reflection after the mass shootings at Buffalo, New York and Ulvalde, Texas.

Fantasy is overflowing with witches, vampires, & zombies. Celtic folklore can provide inspiration for creating a different enchanted forest.

Struggling to come up with characters for your fiction? Here’s how I used Celtic folklore as inspiration.

Aengus, Ainé, and Brigid are young, powerful rock star deities the Celts associated with summer.

Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of growth, potential, and possibilities.

Celtic art is popular on jewelry and posters, but there is much more to it. in this post, discover its history and rich symbolism.

Wishing you holiday blessings for Passover, Easter, and Ramadan.