The origins of the Fairy King in old Celtic lore. Stories of fairies are prominent in Irish folklore, and the belief in a fairy hierarchy, or fairy royalty, has been a popular notion for centuries.

While every tree is precious, this was not just any tree— it was a sacred fairy tree. At least, that was the opinion of Eddie Lenihan, one of Ireland’s best-known folklorists, who campaigned ...

Gwyn ap Nudd was king of Annwn, the Otherworld of the Mabinogi and also king of the fairies. Collen tells them to stop talking about devils and go away. The men warn Collen that Gwyn ap Nudd doesn ...

WITH a long, rich and complicated history, Ireland has long been home to myths and legends. From tales of the Children of Lir ...