The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts'

Marion Mc Garry

The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts'

Marion Mc Garry

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Abstract

Opinion: in the recent past in rural Ireland, many ringforts were associated with fairy activity and supernatural happenings. This article is also available above as an RTE Brainstorm podcast.

Updated / Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025.

Original language	English (Ireland)
Specialist publication	RTE Brainstorm
Publication status	Published - 27 Jul 2021

Keywords

superstitions
folklore
farmland habitats

Access to Document

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/1021/1237227-fairy-forts-ringforts-superstitions-rural-ireland/

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