When St. Patrick came to Ireland, he is said to have driven all the snakes off of the island.
Scottish and Irish, folklore are often lumped together under the name "Celtic." There are, however, differences, because the Scots and the Irish are two different peoples, each with their own history and myths.
TJ Westropp was an Irish folklorist and author known for his work on Irish mythology, folklore, and history. Some of his notable writings include "The Handbook of Irish Folklore" and "A Folklore Survey of County Clare."
Irish Folklore Commission ended in 1971.
Irish Folklore Commission was created in 1935.
The Wee Folk
Leprechauns are from Irish folklore.
Mischievous elves are found in Irish folklore, they are called leprechauns.
The Irish celebrate traditional holidays like Halloween and Christmas. The Irish also have rich traditions in Folk Music and folklore.
Banshee
The spelling is Sheila in the name , the Word Sheelagh refers to Irish folklore
Two examples are leprechauns and clurichauns.
A leperchaun.