Category archives: Folklore
The Aughacasla Standing Stone
After an extremely pleasant weekend spent walking, talking, swimming, getting plastered (etc) with a couple of old (English & Welsh) pals down on the Dingle Penisula, I return to blogging duties in something of a Neolithic (or is it Mesolithic?)… continue reading »
Science, Nessie and the Reptilian Humanoid Hypothesis
A hearty thanks to my oul’ pal Copperknickers for pointing me in the direction of recent “Nessie” footage that is (if you believe the below report…and you shouldn’t) “causing a sensation”. The images were captured on video by one Gordon… continue reading »
And the Yellow God Forever Gazes Down
He was known as”Mad Carew” by the subs at Khatmandu, He was hotter than they felt inclined to tell; But for all his foolish pranks, he was worshipped in the ranks, And the Colonel’s daughter smiled on him as well.… continue reading »
Cobbled Together
It may be just another week in February for you, but for those of us who hang our hats in the University of Limerick it’s “Week 2″ – a time of pronounced hecticness, franticness, and (for me) extreme tiredness. While… continue reading »
Seán…are you there, Seán?
Though I’ve a long-standing interest in matters esoteric and otherworldly (fairies, mysterious beasts, aliens and the like) I rarely buy or read books on the area. The simple reason being that (other than the fine work of folklorists such as… continue reading »
Hail, Hail Cydonia!
Given my brief (admittedly lacklustre) childhood flirtation with astronomy – and my ongoing chuminess with the worlds of Sci-Fi, comics etc. – it should come as no surprise that I’ve always been a big fan of the planet Mars (if,… continue reading »
Recycling Terror
Question: What does a fella with (still) no broadband access and limited time do at this time of the year? Answer: Repost his Halloween observations from last year. Hoorah! #1 – Halloween Games: Though “bobbing for apples” is a pursuit… continue reading »
The Curse of St. Munchin
Not since the appearance of a stain resembling Jesus Christ on the wall of a pub in Wolfe Tone St. (some time ago) has the Limerick Leader delved into the world of supernatural simulacra. With Munster Mania now gripping an… continue reading »
