Tag Archives: Spirit Ghost

A Gaelic Ghost Story

Posted on October 29, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Last week my two youngest bundles of joy came home from school, full of excitement. They had been learning some of the gaelic words in class for the likes of Ghost/Púca or Taibhse, Witch/Cailleach, Vampire/Drochfhola. It was so great to … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween, History, Legends, Samhain | Tagged Ed Mooney Photography, Faerie Folk, Halloween, Haunting, historical, Ireland, Legend, Legends, Mythology, Samhain, Shapeshifter, Spirit Ghost, The Púca, The Pooka, Tuatha Dé Danann | 22 Comments

An Púca, A faerie Ghost.

Posted on October 31, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Well its finally that time of year, Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh. So today I will share with you the history of one of the most menacing or beneficial creatures to be found in Irish Mythology. The Pooka or in Gaelic … Continue reading →

Posted in Samhain | Tagged Ed Mooney Photography, Faerie Folk, Halloween, Haunting, historical, Ireland, Legend, Legends, Mythology, Samhain, Shapeshifter, Spirit Ghost, The Púca, The Pooka, Tuatha Dé Danann | 17 Comments

The Púca

Posted on October 2, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Today I will share with you the history of one of the most menacing or beneficial creatures to be found in Irish Mythology. The Pooka or in Gaelic Púca translates to Spirit or Ghost. The Púca is best described a … Continue reading →