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IRISH CULTURE

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  • Whos is a wizened, ill-tempered creature left in place of the human child?
    the changeling
  • Name who is a devious character who is quick-witted, highly intelligent and will do anything to evade humans.
    The leprechaun
  • This creature resembles a very small elderly man, covered in coarse, dense reddish hair or fur.
    the grogoch
  • Who lives in burrows deep in underground caves?
    The leprechaun
  • Who loves Irish music and traditional dances?
    The leprechaun
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Grogoch
  • It has the power of human speech, and it has been known to stop in front of certain houses and call out the names of those it wants to take upon its midnight dashes.
    the pooka
  • This creature drains away all good fortune from a family it comes to...
    the changeling
  • These creatures are frightened of gold and even a single gold pin can drive them away.
    the dullahans
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Leprechaun
  • These creatures are considered to be gentle beings, because of the seals' kind-looking eyes.
    the selkies
  • Who are experts at playing the fiddle, Bodhran and Irish harp?
    The leprechaun
  • The guise in which it most often appears is that of a sleek, dark horse with sulphurous yellow eyes and a long wild mane.
    The pooka
  • Her mourning is heard, usually at night when someone is about to die...
    The banshee
  • One positive feature of this fairy may demonstrate is an aptitude for music. As it begins to grow, it may take up an instrument and plays with such skill that people are entranced.
    the changeling
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Banshee
  • Who is the creature who is often seen riding a headless black horse and carrying
    the dullahan
  • This creature\'s whip is actually a human corpse spine.
    the dullahan
  • This creature doesn't live long in the mortal world. They usually shrivel up and die within the first two or three years of their human existence.
    the changeling
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Changeling
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Pooka
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Dullahan
  • This creature has a great fear of the clergy and will not enter a house if a priest or minister is there.
    the grogoch
  • This creature is half human, half-fairy aborigines.
    the grogoch
  • These creatures travel through the sea wrapped in sealskin cloaks, taking on the appearance and attributes of seals.
    the merrows
  • Who appears in ONE of the three forms: a young woman, a stately matron and an ugly old woman?
    The banshee
  • Who deals with shoe-making?
    The leprechaun
  • This creature is exceptionally ugly and scaled, with pig-like features and long pointed teeth.
    the merrow
  • Who hass become self-appointed guardians of treasure?
    The leprechaun
  • Which creature, when caught by a mortal, promises great wealth?
    The leprechaun
  • These creatures can shed their seal-skins on the land and pass for humans, usually with tragic consequences.
    the selkies
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Selkies
  • What is the name of this creature?
    Merrow
  • It is always out and about after nightfall, creating harm and mischief.
    the pooka
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