I have spoken with many people old and young who experienced first-hand the mischievous ways of the fairy folk. Apparently fairy folk cannot perform magic when confronted with either iron, steel or the Bible. An illustration from Irish Gothic by James Patrick RyanAn illustration from Irish Gothic by James Patrick RyanBut there are softer ways to outwit the fairies. The hawthorn tree is native to Ireland and believed to be the dwelling places and watchtowers of the fairy folk. We have established that in the 21st century people still very much believe in the fairy folk.

Source: The Irish Times February 20, 2019 05:48 UTC