Tag: Fairy Trees
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Biddy’s – The Fairy Bush
There are, in many parts of Ireland, certain bushes which are looked upon by the local people as being sacred to that most well-known species of inhabitants of the mystic world, the Sidhe, the Sheeogs (Fairies). There is no Irishman or Irishwoman who would do harm, or destroy, or interfere with, such bushes for any…
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The Fairies
Where are the wonderful elves, and the fairy creatures bright? Where are the tiny things that danced in the pale moonlight? Danced in a magic ring, and fluttered in robes of white, Like motes in the sunbeam whirled, like leaves in the forest hoar. Hark to the sound of the sea, and the cry of…
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The Irish Fairy Folk
Their Origins and Existence ORIGINS There is great luxuriance about Irish mythology, filled with Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Spirits and fantastic creatures of all sorts. This is particularly conspicuous when it comes to the history and characteristics of the ‘Fairy Folk’, more commonly known in Ireland as ‘The Good People.’ As with most mythological characters the…
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Rat Poison
An Odd Case He had arrived at the spot where the narrow country lane forked, with one lane taking the traveller over by the edge of the old granite quarry and the other lane taking you past the ‘Fairy Tree’. ‘Banjo’ decided that he should rest for a moment, for the late summer sun was…
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