Tales of the Fairy Queen are a staple of Irish storytelling, but the identity of the Fairy King remains a fascinating topic of debate among folklorists. Ancient legends present a variety of powerful ...

An adoption drama, inspired by the writer's own experience and filmed in Wales, has won an International Emmy award. Lost Boys and Fairies, which follows the story of a gay couple who adopt a son, has ...

Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor. In 1999, work was ...

There's a reason fairy tales have such lasting appeal: They satisfy the part of us that will always enjoy stories that begin with "once upon a time" and end with "happily ever after." Kids will fall ...

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