Ireland’s fairy tradition didn’t disappear—it left a trail of records spanning 1,200+ years.
Real Encounters follows Ireland’s fairy folk and leprechaun accounts from the earliest documented encounter to modern-day testimonies. Built from credible historical records, archival collections, medieval sources, and respected folklore materials, this chronicle traces how Ireland’s supernatural tradition evolved—while remaining a living part of culture across all thirty-two counties.
Organized into five major historical periods, the book preserves voices from monks, scholars, folklorists, collectors, and everyday witnesses who believed they experienced the otherworld firsthand. From early descriptions of fairy courts to modern roadwork disrupted by sacred fairy trees, the accounts reveal a consistent thread of caution, wonder, and cultural memory.
Why readers love this book
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Spans 1,200+ years—from the first recorded encounter to today
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Five-era structure for clear, chronological reading
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Source-driven and grounded—written with a scholarly, credible tone
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Practical reference tools: timeline, glossary, and a guide to folklore archives
Perfect for
- Readers fascinated by Irish folklore, history, and the paranormal
- Researchers, students, writers, and creators seeking credible source-grounded material
- Gift buyers looking for a unique, conversation-starting Irish title
Whether you read it for scholarship or sheer fascination, this is a rare, source-driven journey through Ireland’s enduring supernatural heritage.
