The Púca is the trickster in Irish mythology. He’s a shapeshifter, often appearing with the head of a horse. But watch out if he offers you a ride. You might never be seen again! The story’s an old one but Irish children are still discouraged from eating blackberries in November because the Púca spits on them at Halloween.
An outspoken north Clare parish priest has made an undisclosed payout arising from a court action taken by a traveller woman concerning a First Holy Communion flashpoint eight years ago.