This document discusses several aspects of Irish mythology including druidism from before Saint Patrick, the banshee, and the pooka. Druidism was the religion before Saint Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland, changing the mythology. The banshee is a female spirit that warns of impending death with her cry. The pooka is a shape-shifting creature in Irish folklore that can appear as a horse, dog, rabbit, or goat and is either helpful or mischievous.