An Irish blessing for comfort in times of grief More words of wisdom and comfort here: http://bit.ly/2fE1Vsq | IrishCentral.com

A traditional Irish blessing - share with someone to send them a little luck! https://bit.ly/2FMmG3z | IrishCentral.com

In Irish folklore, leprechauns are solitary, mischievous fairies, often depicted as tiny old men who make shoes and possess hidden pots of gold, with the legend that if caught, they might reveal the location of their treasure in exchange for their freedom. Leprechaun legends have been around in Ireland for at least 1000 years. They stem from the Celtic belief in the Otherworld, a mythical place where magic powers can be used for good or evil. Leprechauns are solitary fairies. They prefer their o

If you want to hear first hand stories about the fairies in Ireland, here is a 20 minute compilation of stories that I recorded in Day Care Centres in Mayo, Tipperary and Wexford over the years. Great accounts here and all good local sources, voices and stories. The real deal. Text: Michael Fortune | folklore.ie