Faery Magic At This Summer’s Writing Retreat
Faery folklore is woven into the social fabric of rural west Donegal with wondrous tales of magic handed down from generation to generation. For many Donegal people, superstition harking back to Pagan days and their more modern Catholic upbringing often fuse together. They may be reluctant to admit their beliefs but as one native Donegal friend said to me when asked if she believed in faeries, “I can’t say I don’t.” As these beliefs are so ingrained in everyday life, includin