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Shamrocks vs Four-Leaf Clovers: 3 Irish Symbols and a Pretender
Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers: only one is a true symbol of Ireland. And neither is the official emblem of the Republic.

Christine Dorman
Mar 316 min read
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An Irish Folklore Valentine
Whether you're looking for love or want to know if love will last, Irish folklore offers solutions and answers. (Maybe).

Christine Dorman
Feb 164 min read
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Tree Folklore for a Celtic Spring
Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.

Christine Dorman
Feb 38 min read
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The Significance of Horses in Celtic Culture and Folklore
Horses may not immediately spring to mind when I say "Celts." But they should.

Christine Dorman
Dec 29, 20247 min read
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Who Might You Meet in the Celtic Otherworld?
At Samhain, the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. If you stumbled into the Otherworld, who might you encounter?

Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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Gráinne Nà Mháille: Pirate Queen and Symbol of Irish Independence
How did a Pirate Queen nicknamed Bald Gráinne become a symbol of Irish Independence? Here’s the story of Gráinne Nà Mháille.

Christine Dorman
Aug 17, 20246 min read
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Where’d That Come From: 7 Celtic Origin Stories
Celtic folklore overflows with stories explaining the origin of things. Here are some of my favorites.

Christine Dorman
Feb 9, 20247 min read
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Characters and Decorations for a Celtic Folklore Halloween
This year, why not have a Celtic folklore-themed celebration to honor Halloween’s origin in the ancient festival of Samhain?

Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20236 min read
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Storytelling Artistry: Irish Songs and the SeanchaÃ
The seanchaÃ, oral storytellers, are guardians of Irish folklore and culture. Their magic is at the heart of Ireland’s collective soul.

Christine Dorman
Sep 8, 20236 min read
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TÃr na nÓg: An Irish Invitation to Paradise
Before accepting an Irish faerie’s invitation to follow her to Tir na nÓg, a paradise of eternal youth, be sure to read this post.

Christine Dorman
Dec 23, 20227 min read
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