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Petticoat Loose was a female force to be reckoned with

Did you know Ireland was home to a most terrifying and insuperable female ghost?

FEATURES 29 October 2025

Petticoat Loose was a female force to be reckoned with

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Folklore: Old Ways to New Days – the stories behind our traditions

Folklore: Old Ways to New Days – the stories behind our traditions

L2 1 October 2025

Folklore: Tubbereenmire’s tug-of-war champions ruled the rope

Folklore: Tubbereenmire’s tug-of-war champions ruled the rope

L2 3 September 2025

Folklore: no Meáin feat for these onions to find their way to the islands

Folklore: no Meáin feat for these onions to find their way to the islands

Folklore: no Meáin feat for these onions to find their way to the islands

FEATURES 2 July 2025

Folklore: home baking brings back sweet memories

Folklore: home baking brings back sweet memories

Folklore: home baking brings back sweet memories

FEATURES 4 June 2025

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Folklore: the dark art of piseogs on an enchanting May morning

Folklore: the dark art of piseogs on an enchanting May morning

The sinister side of some May Day customs that you may know and some that are best forgotten.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

The magnificent history of Ireland’s towering trees is in the spotlight following the recent storms, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

The kitchen dresser takes centre stage

The kitchen dresser takes centre stage

Rather than just a piece of furniture, folklorist Michael Fortune sees the beauty and historic value of the old-time country dresser, writes Deirdre Verney.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Folklore: let’s celebrate Hedgehog Day and the beckoning of spring

Folklore: let’s celebrate Hedgehog Day and the beckoning of spring

This small, prickly animal emerging from its slumber reminds us our winter hibernation period is over, writes Shane Lehane.

GARDENING 1 January 1970

Folklore: straw clothes and Cromwell’s nose – the mummers had it all

Folklore: straw clothes and Cromwell’s nose – the mummers had it all

The much-antipicated mumming plays feted the end of one year and the promise of new life ahead, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

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