Once in a while, a new Irish book comes along that just stops you in your tracks. This month Mark Joyce's superbly illustrated new book "Mythical Irish Beasts" is that book. It's a work of near magic, ...

Belief in leprechauns and other magical creatures was once widespread in Ireland - here are some facts about Ireland's most famous mythical creature! In Ireland, leprechauns serve as a morality tale ...

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Leprechauns and St. Patrick's Day go together like Irish cream and coffee! These lucky lads have been a beloved part of Irish folklore for centuries, often associated with pots of gold, rainbows, and ...

Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore. Images in the eight stamps feature Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, ...

PETALING JAYA: A national animal usually represents a country's culture, history and identity with the animals sometimes being featured on national symbols such as the coat of arms or the national ...