Bulldogz TeamJan 12, 20224 minInteresting Etymologies 37 : Mythical Beasts"Hello again Word Lovers!" Today we are going into the realms of myth, particularly that of mythical beasts, from the Phoenix to...
Claire AlcockOct 28, 20215 minTales from the Other Side: The Hallowe'en PumpkinWelcome to ‘Tales from the Other Side’ where we look at folklore, mythology and magic. One of the most recognised symbols of Hallowe’en...
Claire AlcockSep 13, 20213 minTales from the Other Side: Secret diary of a caul girlWelcome to ‘Tales from the Other Side’ where we look at folklore, mythology and magic. Throughout history and to this day there are many...
Claire AlcockMay 30, 20214 minTales from the Other Side: Ulster is CANCELLEDThe ‘Táin Bó Cuailnge’ describes a violent and bloody battle between the kingdoms of Connaught and Ulster following Queen Maebh’s pursuit...
Claire AlcockMay 17, 20214 minTales from the Other Side: Hard cheeseMountain Knocknarea has various passage tombs and burial mounds, but who is buried here and why?
BDMAApr 18, 20215 minTales from the Other Side: The Masquerade HareA fascinating story of art, mystery, deception, love, modern folklore and the spawning of a new genre…the armchair treasure hunt...
Claire AlcockApr 17, 20213 minTales from the Other Side: May Day!May Day is one of the quarterly days in the traditional Irish calendar and represents the beginning of Summer, it's also steeped in MAGIC...
Bulldogz TeamApr 13, 20214 minTales from the Other Side: Sin-EaterIn British folklore, there are wraiths, ghosts, demons and damnation. For a coin and some bread, the Sin-Eater will absolve all...
BDMAApr 11, 20214 minTales from the Other Side: The Black DogIn British folklore, there is one such supernatural beast that roams these wild places under the cover of darkness...The Black Dog
Claire AlcockApr 7, 20214 minTales from the Other Side - Little Fawn, OisínIrish folklore has many stories about Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the giant warrior and leader of the Fianna warriors but what of his son Oisín?