The Legend of the Long Woman (Cauthleen i Lorcan) This story dates back to the time when the lands around Omeath were ruled by a local chieftain (Chieftain) from the O’Hanlon family. He had two sons, and before his death, he ordered his lands to be divided equally between them. However, the elder brother, Conn …
Legends & Folklore
Explore the Cooley Peninsula
Ring of Cooley — the day trip after which you’re no longer entirely sure you returned from the same dimension Have we actually found ourselves in the ancient Circle of Witches? There are trips where you come home with a fridge magnet. And then there are the ones where you come home wondering whether you …
Woman with a Lantern – the story of Nano Nagle
Nano Nagle – The Cork Lantern Woman Cork in the 18th century was not a city for the faint of heart. The port bustled with trade, taverns sang loudly late into the night, and the Penal Laws loomed over everything. For Catholics, this meant one thing: fewer rights, fewer opportunities, and very few schools. If …
Easter Poland vs Anglo Saxon Traditions
Easter in Poland vs Anglo-Saxon Countries – Between Tradition and Chocolate Introduction—Two Ways to Celebrate Easter Easter is one of those moments when the world slows down…and then suddenly someone throws a bucket of water at you. In Poland, it’s tradition, symbolism, and history.In the UK and US, it’s pastel colors, chocolate, and family fun. …
Voladores Dance
The Voladores Dance—People Who Dance with the Sky When we first saw them above the crowd in Costa Maya, I’ll admit something honestly:The temperature suddenly felt a few degrees higher.