In Ireland, women have been gathering together on 6th January ‘Nollaig na mBan’, Gaelic for ‘Women’s Christmas’ for so long no one is sure when this heart-warming tradition began. In 2022, join us in ...

The debut author is on a mission to reclaim Ireland’s neglected myths by diving deep into our rich history for untold stories – and finally embracing her calling as a writer Ellen Ryan When I was 12 I ...

We present an extract from Girls Who Slay Monsters: Daring Tales of Ireland's Forgotten Goddesses, the new book for young readers by Ellen Ryan, with iillustrations by Shona Shirley Macdonald. Have ...

The legends of the winter goddess and the locations and ancient Irish folklore, including Saint Brigid, the goddess of summer, are linked to her. The Cailleach, or the hag, has been feared and revered ...

Amidst the hand-flocked wallpapers and hardwood flooring in the Museum of Literature Ireland, a diverse group of Irish women posture regally in elegant, silk taffeta and smocked tulle creations ...

In Celtic mythology, goddesses represented nature, emotion, and the cyclical patterns of fate. Each feminine divine being embodied a distinct personality, strength, or wisdom, and their energy shaped ...

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Catholic saint? Pagan goddess? Mythical brewer? A break in Kildare sheds light on a ...