Want to give your baby (or fictional character) an Irish name? Give Kathleen and Sean a rest. Check out these Irish language names instead.

These 5 Celtic ghost stories are a little unusual. They feature phantom funerals, a ghostly ape, and even doggie suicides!

As the U.S. prepares for its Independence Day holiday, here is a tribute to one of its greatest Irish American songwriters and showmen.

The banshee's image has been battered since the story of this Irish folklore faerie crossed the Atlantic. It’s time to reclaim her goodness!

What’s the difference between the summer and winter solstices? Here’s the answer from a Celtic folklore perspective.

The Isle of Man has a rich Celtic folk tradition—but with its own unique twists.

Merlin is among the best-known characters of Arthurian legend, but he’s much more complex than the befuddled wizard from a Disney movie.

A reflection after the mass shootings at Buffalo, New York and Ulvalde, Texas.

Fantasy is overflowing with witches, vampires, & zombies. Celtic folklore can provide inspiration for creating a different enchanted forest.

Struggling to come up with characters for your fiction? Here’s how I used Celtic folklore as inspiration.

Aengus, Ainé, and Brigid are young, powerful rock star deities the Celts associated with summer.

Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of growth, potential, and possibilities.

Celtic art is popular on jewelry and posters, but there is much more to it. in this post, discover its history and rich symbolism.

Wishing you holiday blessings for Passover, Easter, and Ramadan.

Macbeth was a real medieval king of Scotland, but was he as villainous as Shakespeare’s character?

A bustling port city with a reputation as an excellent cultural center, Glasgow is a not-so-hidden gem in the Scottish lowlands.

This Welsh myth shows that even a giant who’s the High King can run into problems because of troublesome relatives.

Before donning that Póg mo thóin t-shirt for St. Paddy’s Day, make sure you know what the Irish phrase means.

Al Smith is an Irish American Catholic politician who, unlike JFK, has mostly been forgotten. Here’s why he shouldn’t be.

To celebrate Irish American Heritage month, here are two gems of Irish mythology: Dagda’s Harp and the Children of Lir.