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Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

The Great South Wall

The Dublin sea wall draws walkers, photographers, and fishing enthusiasts.

Michael Cleary claimed the human Bridget had been abducted when walking through a nearby "fairy fort," like this one in County Roscommon.

Podcast: The "Changeling" Murder of Bridget Cleary

In March 1895, a husband murdered his wife after accusing her of being replaced by an evil fairy.

The Podcast Team September 12, 2023

Don't forget to visit the Tapestry Room.

For Sale: The Most Haunted Mansion in Ireland

Loftus Hall holds tales of Satan, colonialism, and getting stood up by the Queen.

Matthew Taub July 29, 2020

Simi Valley, California

The Ronald Reagan Pub

Drink a Guinness under the wings of Reagan's retired Air Force One in his presidential library.

Glendalough, Ireland

Writers' Room at The Wicklow Heather

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

Fruitcake—something everyone gives, and no one wants.

The Fruitcake Prison Break That Reshaped Irish History

You'll never guess this dessert's key ingredient.

Luke Fater August 1, 2019

Peacefully grazing cow—or the next victim of an elf attack?

When Sick Cattle Were Alleged Victims of Arrow-Wielding Elves

For centuries, farmers suspected their sick livestock had been "elf-shot."

Abbey Perreault December 27, 2018

Colcannon with scallions and bacon.

Colcannon

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

A 19th-century photograph shows a group of Choctaw people.

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Why the Choctaw People Sent Their Meager Funds to Ireland

An incredible act of generosity sparked a 171-year bond between two peoples.

Natasha Frost March 21, 2018

Path to Carrive Mass Rock.

The Secret Paths That Led Ireland’s Catholics to Forbidden Mass

Passages to salvation from a time of persecution.

Anika Burgess January 10, 2018

How ‘Photo Detectives’ Have Helped Reveal Irish History

The National Library of Ireland asked the public for help, and the public provided it.

Vittoria Traverso November 2, 2017

An old classroom in Latton National School, County Monaghan.

Looking Inside the Abandoned Schools of the Irish Countryside

Ireland is full of deserted schools. I've photographed 150 of them.

Enda O'Flaherty November 17, 2016

An illustration for Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's novella, <em>Carmilla</em>.

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The Lesbian Vampire Story That Came Before Dracula

Fangs, stakes, and Sapphic undertones.

Mariana Zapata October 19, 2016

The Burren

Corofin, Ireland

The Burren

A hugely vast Irish landscape of barren rock that stretches for miles.

There Are Significantly More Pots of Gold to be Found in Ireland Now

Four more gold zones were just discovered in the country.

Erik Shilling July 18, 2016

The Best Obama Swag Comes From This Tiny Irish Town

Moneygall, Ireland, has cashed out on its distant connection to the U.S. president.

Rachel Delia Benaim July 1, 2016