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How St Gobnait created a buzz

Best known as Ireland’s patron saint of bees, St Gobnait became a beloved figure in west Cork.

L2 4 February 2026

How St Gobnait created a buzz

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Petticoat Loose was a female force to be reckoned with

Petticoat Loose was a female force to be reckoned with

FEATURES 29 October 2025

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

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

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Folklore: home baking brings back sweet memories

Folklore: home baking brings back sweet memories

Traditional recipes never grow old with every bite full of happy thoughts.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

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

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs