Visiting a REAL Fairy Fort in Ireland

I was led to the outskirts of a hidden fairy fort deep in the Irish countryside this week.
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[@DerekCullen]

Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement in the comments. It’s truly amazing to read what you have to say about these places and what I have to say in the videos. I appreciate you and will be making a LOT of these videos around Ireland over the coming months 🇮🇪👍

[@jmaraf7741]

I am descended from a couple that emigrated to the US from Ireland during the "potato famine" many years ago, so I am interested in learning of my roots. I had not heard of a "fairy fort" before and I thank you for the information. This video had me shook because many years ago I had a dream about a man leading me through a forest and from a hiding place he and I looked out onto a clearing, a meadow of sorts. Out in plain view in the meadow were a group of young men gathered in a circle and I dared not make a sound. I was surprised that each of the young men in the group had wings...some were like bird wings, others had butterfly, dragonfly, and moth wings. When the meeting was over, one-by-one they each took off into the air in various directions. So Derek, when you led us through the forest and the view opened up to a meadow, it was exactly like that in my dream! Weird!

[@KEH-jj3hp]

I see you're not afraid to go there..I assume if they know and understand your intentions, and you politely asked their permission, then it would be safe. Most fae are very kind and reasonable. But just as with humans, you'll find some to be not so pleasant. Why stir them up?

[@KEH-jj3hp]

Oh and in the above comment, I was not implying that toward you or anyone in particular, just FYI. Peace out..

[@Liberty-Cap]

love seeing rural Ireland and hearing it's folklore .. the Fae are real for sure

[@gabberhead6241]

❤❤loved this 1

[@TD402dd]

I've always believed in the fairies, and leprechauns. My grandmother told me to always carry silver with me if I go to Ireland. If I came across a leprechaun to offer him some silver so he would know you were not trying to steal his gold.

[@djangodunn5968]

Very nice well done video! 3 of my Grand Parents were children born to parents who traveled from Ireland to America. My mother bought a house in Co. Tipperary and while waiting for the owner to return from town to negotiate with her observed two, what she thought were 2 children, sneaking looks at her from underneath a huge chestnut tree. Upon the owners return my mom told her about her experience. When the owner heard the description gave my mom a hug and gave her an option to buy the house for less than what was offered! Mrs O'Neil said " my children used to have tea party's with those same two fairies 40 years ago! Greetings from NE Oklahoma.

[@msshaffer5]

They’re absolutely real. Many things they want people to think are fake are real, but once people believe and see they will be more likely to discover what humans really are and are capable of as well. And those in power fear that, that’s why they keep people stressed and depressed. They make you work jobs you hate, keep people busy with their phones, and rubber on the bottoms of their feet so the world can’t communicate with us. Same thing with fluoride to calcify your pineal glad. The truth is inside each of us, but we’re so out of tune with self.

[@dogstar5572]

My cousin built a house on one of these. My father said “there never be any rest in that house”. He was right, no one could spend the night there. It was demolished.

[@jeannettes7957]

My brother and I saw 3 inch tall human type creatures in USA when we were kids. It’s hard to find others who’ve seen them. You’re refreshing:)

[@TheCuriousCelt]

Good man Derek.... The faeries are real, keep the lore alive. Look forward to seeing more. 👍🍀

[@lorrainefernandes4120]

Oh. How I want to come to Ireland.

[@craigandtammiesimpson162]

Are they in America too or just in Ireland? I was born in March and I have some Irish in me.

[@TheCuriousCelt]

@@craigandtammiesimpson162 Hi Tammie Jo, Good question. My belief is that what we call Faeries in western traditions, are elemental nature spirits. As such they are global phenomena. They go by different names iin different cultures, and I am pretty sure that native Americans have many stories relating to these types of entity. So... Yes, I believe there are Faeries in America. It's your Irish Dna that has you interested in The Good Folk for sure. 🍀

[@exploringbiblicalendtimes779]

I had a fairie follow me from the woods. When I saw it in my room she looked exactly similar to what people had described in a fairy book. It was certain details that someone else described from England. Same clothing style and everything I saw. I saw it close up in my room they saw it from a distance. So I have no problem believing in them.

[@Elizabethwipatene]

Love the respect you show to the fairies

[@leainacio6348]

Tu só fala não mostra nada

[@heathermcintosh6586]

Thank you so much for talking about faeries in this manner. I too feel they are real and love being in the woods feeling the atmosphere. Hx

[@fordism.01]

Always ask permission before entering a faery fort

[@ericwhitfield8475]

I saw a fairy once when I was in England. They are very real mystical creatures. Thanks for the video best wishes.

[@fairyfinderw3026]

How big was it? That will help me know if it was a Fairy, Fae or Pixie.

[@JaythePandaren]

@@fairyfinderw3026 According to pat noone The fairies are like us but very short in size around five feet and they wear green and red. I like to call them Yakshas or nature spirits

[@fairyfinderw3026]

@@JaythePandaren Lol, what? Fairies are six inches tall.

[@JaythePandaren]

@@fairyfinderw3026 Yakshas can take any form as they want. They can be animals, insects, and even humans and are very territorial when it comes to fairy forts and white thorn bushes. Get on the bad side of a nature spirit and you'll know about it. Get on their good side and you might win a boon from them.

[@fairyfinderw3026]

@@JaythePandaren Omg shut up, that is not real. I literally am a spritologist, meaning I study Faes, Fairies and Pixies, so I know this is false.

[@coffeetime3293]

You are still a boy in your heart, how sweet 👍 You see things no adult would see or feel, thank you thank you thank you for sharing this moment!

[@edwinmodu3178]

Adults can see the Just follow Steiner instructions And sure enough you will have success

[@edwinmodu3178]

They’re real alright! The landscape must be very very wild I saw them in the the South of France

[@paulbrown653]

Thanks Derek for another informative video on our ancient past. Have come across many Ring forts, (Fairey Forts) in my walks around Galway and the Burren. Once I come across them it enchants me about how our ancestors cherished and respected the land we live in. Definitely feel a good vibe when I'm around one.

[@DerekCullen]

I'm specially looking forward to a long stay in the Burren this year Paul. Great that you've been able to notice so many of them ! Thanks as always for the encouragement Paul :)

[@wearehereasLove]

​@@DerekCullenFairies are real and they are higher vibrational beings you must vibrate at the same frequency to align with them Fairies vibrate at Joy speed they are of light , I've seen the Fairies, Elves and Gnomes and i can tell you they vibrate higher frequencies and Goodness, the Fairies are Joy and the Elves are Cheer and Joy - the frequencies you must vibrate to see them and Higher Goodness , and the Gnomes are cheerful and helpful

[@bigmoe4712]

I've just subscribed to your channel. Very good first video for me. This video illustrates what's wrong with the world. People have moved away from our old way of living in peace with nature. Instead, focus on technology. We have moved away from the spiritual side of life. We think we are all important and have no need for small things and small creatures. Thus we have moved away from peacefully coexisting with nature. Shame on us. If you can't respect nature and little creatures, how can we respect one another. Hopefully, from videos like this, some of us can open back up that second sight to reacquaint ourselves with mother earth and the little magic folk that live within. Great video! Look forward to many more.

[@patbrougham9929]

My great grandmother's family home was in a neighborhood near Tularoan Co. Kilkenny known as Liss Bally Na Foos, or the fairy fort. An old aunty told me that in times of hunger there were little cakes left for them by the fairies. Very different from the fear you talked about. But maybe the fear was only if there was interference with the place rather than the fairiea themselves? i really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work

[@johnnyghia]

I have relations in west Clare they have a fairly fort in one of there fields it is treated with the utmost respect. Some people/strangers to the area have often used the field as a shortcut to the local pub. They have often reported being chased across the field by a bull on entry to the pub in a very shaken state. However the locals all know there is no bull in the field. 😮

[@DerekCullen]

Mad John! I too am weary of these places ;)

[@quintork4100]

i seen a faery ,that is a great story !

[@fairyfinderw3026]

This is a case of Fairies transforming into larger beings to scare away trespassers. I've been chased by a pack of wolves on my way to my friend's house, which is near Zikolit Fairy territory. I knew these wolves were Fairies because 1. They seemed to have no intent on harming me, or even catching me and 2. It was the middle of a city, no forest for miles and miles.

[@christinabourke4854]

I wouldn't go into a faerie fort myself. I'm just wondering what books you would recommend on Celtic spirituality.

[@christinabourke4854]

@@fairyfinderw3026 I had a similar incident with 2 Dobermans in Portumna Castle in Galway. They were fierce and snapping at our heels. As soon as we ran out of the garden over the castle wall they disappeared.

[@aprilchristman7827]

Thank you so much for bringing me to the fairy for it! I live in America, but I have always believed in fairies, and I do believe in unicorns! Wishing you all the best!

[@manandvancoventry]

I was in Ireland only 30 years and my uncle would not walk anywhere near the fairy fort, he was terrified of them

[@markohanlon2049]

Well he had probably heard stories of what happend when you hurt the homes of fairies. They could potentially harm you or make something bad happen.

[@michaelhammer-tk7xe]

Such an beautiful and excellent video. I'm Irish American and I love how you know your facts and history because I learned from your video the history. Keep up the great work and I just liked and subscribed

[@BlueflowerlotusFairy]

What a magical place! I do believe in fairies!

[@barbarabartleybaldwinevery855]

lovely, thank you so much

[@Bpl541]

Thankyou for a very lovely video. I appreciate your approach and respect for the fairies. 🙏🕊️🦉🌲

[@Granditaz]

Cool, nice video man, there's so much all around us that we cannot see with our eyes (most of the time) Greeting from Sweden!

[@grimsmith1]

I'm with you all the way, I live near Dartmoor in England, a place where there are fairies and I have seen a Mine Knocker once, in an old abandoned copper mine, staring at me through the mine wall. Never disrespect them.

[@mastersadvocate]

I love videos about Ireland, and yours is very interesting! Thank you for showing us what a real fairy fort looks like! I enjoyed every minute! Cheers! ~Janet in Canada

[@sarahstudies8149]

I am sooo happy I found this channel!!!

[@angelaminerva6279]

Thanks for your quick introduction to this culture and history! I really appreciate how reverently you presented this experience. These places in nature really are sacred!

[@markeddowes1467]

I’m 60 and left Ireland a long time ago....but where we lived in Bestfield Carlow near the river Barrow, as a child we were told not to go near the boreen fairy fort, nor touch the hawthorn and white thorn trees in Oak Park...our grandparents were not messing with us either. A strange woman who lived there said she’d fallen down a hole into where the fairies were living, she said she had a grand time there and was forever looking for the entrance again. You see she was found in a field after two days missing in the 50’s and was not the same in the head as when she’d gone with her sister to pick blackberries near a boreen. To her she said it was like years and not days she was with them. Everyone I remember thought as my aunt Kitty said that she had always been a bit ‘queer’ since, yet all believed the story as true. There was no television in those days and these stories flew around the kitchen at night between the family and friends around the cooking range......that naive and yes slightly gullible rural island is no more I fear. I recall a lot of stories like this in those days.

[@teresakenny6975]

I love your video of the fairy fort. I am blessed myself to have one at the back of my house. I totally respect it and always ask permission to walk on it . I do believe in the fairies and the spirit world,,,✨🦋🧚🧚💫

[@valeriegillespie8425]

Thanks Derek for lifting our hearts as it is very ❤❤❤ much needed thank you so much 🎉❤

[@igormerbach]

I don't know what happened or when it happened, but some creatures as gnomes, fairies and leprechauns from Irland and Scotland came to Brazil. A lot of people see them and I myself saw a bunch of gnomes sitting on a tree. I photographed them. They were very small, were green trousers, red jackets, hat and had beards. They do exist!

[@tiger8linny788]

Thank you, Derek! So happy to have found your channel and will be looking forward to seeking out the fairy folk 🧚🏼with you in the beautiful Irish countryside! Love the lore, love the mystery and LOVE Ireland❣️🐅

[@joanneward6746]

Great video. Quite original 😊 I liked that you mentioned the feeling from these places. I get that in places you're not supposed to feel anything. Stone Henge - nothing. Walking down by the springs near me after dark - almost pure terror

[@DerekCullen]

Hey Joanne, thanks so much. Yes, I get the very same and it especially happens inside the forest. You know them places in the forest that look so different that they start to glow or where light shines down through the trees? But agreed, I could say the same about visiting prominent monuments etc in Ireland as you did about Stonehenge :)

[@travel_dime]

This draws us into our childhood stories..nice documentary Derek. We also documenting various places in Ireland.

[@kimowens16]

Love the respect you show.

[@joeyfitz9]

Fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@nanciellyn]

Enjoyed reading this. The only rational explanation is that they are still and have always been here. Thank you so very much.

[@JRBOOLERS]

Your videos never dissapoint Derek 😀👍 You have a great knowledge of Irish folklore and history, I love how you emphasis it in your videos, epically your trip around Ireland. How you sprinkled in the history and mythology through the walking and scenery 🙌👏 Been reading up on fairy's lately myself, changeling's specifically, they're a great of example of the fears people had about fairy's. Looking forward to your next upload 😊

[@DerekCullen]

Very interesting JR, thanks a lot for the kind words!

[@HK-vl2to]

Hey yo yo Julie Julie the folklores are indeed very nice, but they are not scientifically proven rather they are speculative hearsays made up by drunken people who were hallucinating by looking at each other and figment imaginations.

[@melaniejane7036]

Wow that was amazing Derek, tanks. I literally had goosebumps and felt energised watching this.

[@DerekCullen]

Ah this is brilliant, thank you Melanie!

[@helenscott-williams7230]

Fascinating. I always feel so connected at my local fort👍

[@JB-yo1fo]

when i was working building the N9 N10 Motorway , we had to stop building and do a detour around the fort, 2008 2009 ,

[@carolgass3715]

Learning more and more about this magical land. Thanks for thr tour

[@miriamchartier3535]

I am Grace Carberry from County Mayo I was a fairy…back then I would come and go. The town childen we would play. I was left a farm when I was 13. I live in USA, I would go to Ireland at night…. and stay with a old woman in Mayo she left me her farm. It was PROOF to me I traviled at night. Go to the town…. they tell stroys of me .

[@lindamoran2477]

Absolutely brilliant Derek.. you are amazing at bringing history to life.. your so easy to listen to.. very humble.. thank you 😊 💓

[@HK-vl2to]

Yes Linda Shinda very very amazing fairy tale shale history which never happened.

[@KPP365]

Visited Killarney last year. What an American place 👏.

[@shaneshankly4518]

Yet another beautiful video explaining the beauty and truth of faeries ❤

[@Desertrosesage]

Thank you so much for sharing❤ Such a wonderful video 😊

[@annbee4655]

I'm Irish and I love to see Ireland I live in usa . I also love the accent ! My great grandmother was an O' leary. Probably a common name. God bless all in Jesus Christ. The Irish limericks and songs have been passed down generations. They are very funny ❤

[@rockywoof168]

Sending you love and strength from Ireland

[@elvoo88]

Tough Soles and Your videos inspired me and now Im planning to hike thru several Irish trails my self. Love the positive attitude bro.

[@DerekCullen]

Hi Elvijs, Carl and Ellie are brilliant! That's amazing, what trails are you planning to hike?

[@elvoo88]

@@DerekCullen my plan is to do Barrow Way towards St Mullins and then hike the Wicklow Way back to Dublin. After that wanna do Sheeps Head Way and Dingle Way.

[@DerekCullen]

@@elvoo88 That's a beautiful stretch. Make sure to stay at Gregs campsite in Graigue if it's open. Sheeps Head Way is also on my list for this summer ;)

[@321vacation]

I loved your fairy video. We were in Donegal and visited Grianan of Aileach. We had been there before but I wanted to go back. It was misty rain and my husband stayed in the car. I went in walked around top and went back to the car. My husband asked who was the man behind you. I said there wasn't anyone else in there. He said yes there was, he was walking just behind you. Maybe a fairy? or a soul of the ancients?

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you for sharing your journey

[@pamelamedlock1177]

I enjoyed your little foray into 'fairyland' very much! Thank you for believing. I believe, too! Please continue to share with us more of Eirn's beauty and magic!

[@HK-vl2to]

Pam sounds like a good idea but not everyone can believe in them until they see these so called fairies.

[@robertbrophy1584]

When we camped with the scouts about 35 years ago one of the lads jumped in a fairy ring against all our advice because we heard the stories. He was violently ill for the next 2 days.

[@DerekCullen]

Wow I suppose he jumped in their with the wrong intentions too which must not have helped! Cheers Robert ;)

[@robertbrophy1584]

@@DerekCullen back in the day even the road builders would go around these so as not to upset the fairies.

[@willowfairyhaven3712]

Thank you!! for the video an the fairy info on folk lore I believe 100% that fairies are real:)

[@thealchemist6994]

Thanks fro sharing. I love even the thought of fairies.

[@DylanandPeia]

Thanks for showing it.

[@ChaiseTaylor]

That was pretty amazing!

[@fairyfinderw3026]

The things you spotted are actually a very small subspecies of Pixie. Fairies are still real though!

[@IntegrationpathHeartBodyMind]

Thank you for being so open-hearted. I believe that's what it takes even more so than an open-mind - to FEEL the fairies! I am grateful for your support, love and respect of the wee folk & the blessed children of Danu ;-)

[@Jacob-og9pz]

Seen them in Lancs England truly mind boggling

[@fion1flatout]

I ckeared a patch of woodland like that recently (without power tools) and it was blinkin hard work. Defo odd it's remained clear for thousands of years

[@aislingmurphy6612]

Hi Derek, loved this video! I'm living in Aus and missing home and you show Ireland so beautifully in your videos :) You mentioned here that you read about Celtic spirituality, could you please recommend some sources or books? Thanks in advance!

[@pamelamedlock1177]

I also would love to learn of some good books on the fairies and fae of Ireland. I hope you will indulge us with some references!

[@JustOneKnight]

Beautiful and I love the way you have presented this video. Glad I stumbled upon it. Subbed you.

[@summerwood619]

I saw you had fairy dust sprinkled on your shoulder, that means good luck😍Gilbert, Arizona, USA

[@DerekCullen]

haha that does sound like good luck Summer! Thank you :)

[@sheilacotton1167]

❤ love it 💕

[@SIEBEGORMEN]

Brilliant. The more sincere spiritual version of Erwin Saunders.

[@billkrueger9305]

many thanks, Derek! Fairies live in our gardens too! in San Francisco!

[@sharonthomas865]

Beautiful Video, Thank You for sharing

[@spoonfedfacts5544]

Beautiful work.

[@eileenlocke7877]

Beautiful Ireland 🇮🇪

[@cathyrae3415]

Love this....I have never had a bad encounter with a The Faeries. They are wonderful Beings of Love and LIght!

[@user-kt8mb9yi3f]

Thank you for your video!! It was very interesting 😊

[@raymondryan8966]

Yeh very good thanks for sharing Derek.

[@katytaylor8940]

What a magical place

[@dalecomella5593]

Thank you so much love the faries

[@wallacewestmeath]

Enjoyed your video Derek. nice one

[@skel1212]

Enjoyed this one Derek

[@DerekCullen]

Glad you enjoyed David, thanks a lot!

[@thisdrinkinglife]

Great video, I believe in the fairy lore, not ashamed to admit that

[@Steve-cs8nd]

This drinking life and a picture of the Poet whaaaaahahaha. God love ya.

[@Steve-cs8nd]

Where there’s smoke there is highly likely to be fire.

[@LorraineThompson-wb1mc]

is that in shantum/ liscahill, edgworthstown county longford?

[@For_witch]

Thanks for this video ❤ love fairy raths and Forts. ❤

[@ASTFARM]

Beautiful

[@melindakaszuk1118]

I hope one day to visit Ireland and a fairy 🧚‍♀️ fort

[@barbechivo]

Fascinating.

[@reneeslovely]

i love hearing about these things

[@shanlynwebb]

Might be a good idea if we all make faerie forts 🌳🌿

[@DonaMccarthy]

Beautiful share. thank you

[@anniedavis4569]

I used to lived nearby a fort in Donegal it wasn’t on our land

[@catherinemclaughlin3633]

Believe there is a fairy fort near Hillstreet, Co. Roscommon

[@crazycatcarnt]

I love these stories

[@honesttruth100]

What is the proper procedure for sharing information on the fairies 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️,and pixies I get nervous because I don't think that they want us to share what we know , or would they rather be secretive of ways. Ps thx you for sharing your works with us, you have a good 👍 insight on this matter

[@eileenlocke7877]

How beautiful . My late mum was from county Clare

[@DrewCookeDublin]

Fantastic video. Beautiful place.

[@DerekCullen]

Drew, glad you enjoyed the video ..thanks for watching !

[@Steve-cs8nd]

I’m Cru. Of course the Fae are real. Every blade of grass has a thousand angels about it crying GROWWW. I have played various instruments for 55 over years and often practiced fiddle in the Forest to avoid annoying neighbours and out they’d come to fly about, but they are good and gentle confederation and those that are tainted by the evils of the modern world do not stand a paddle pops chances on the Sun of encountering them. A pure heart is mandatory. A song in it doesn’t hurt either.

[@queensbones8419]

great video Derek .

[@00001965st]

I just loved this,, so relaxing ,,

[@stevemcdermott6199]

I camp on one as often as I can, I ove it there

[@lisasandow9993]

You're definitely someone I'd love to go on an adventure with sometime 😂🧚🏽‍♀️🤸‍♂️😎

[@DerekCullen]

thank you for the lovely comment !

[@minijnr]

Love the videos 🙏 What books would you recommend surrounding celitic folklore and spirituality. I remember being taught alot in primary school but alot of its lost unfortunately. Been getting it back recently by listening to the wonderful Eddie Lenihan. Would love of you did some more videos around celitic spirituality. Keep up the good work 👏

[@DerekCullen]

My favourite book is still Anam Cara bu John O'Donohue :) Thanks very much for the kind words!

[@usagiteastudios8894]

I was always fascinated with such fae and such and now im trying to contact them so much. I would love to go there