Abbey Lubber

The monks of the Middle Ages were not always the pious individuals that one might hope and Abbey Lubbers were fond of hanging around in their cellars to share in their ill-gotten gains.

Aiken Drum

Dressed only in clothing comprised of food, Aiken Drum must have presented something of a strange appearance to those who encountered him.

Ainsel

Little boys who stay up too late may meet Ainsel but they will certainly regret it.

Apple-Tree Man

The spirit of an orchard lives in its oldest apple tree.

The Irish water horse rose from the sea to gallop across land and anyone who could catch one would have a marvelous animal. However, if it ever again heard or saw the sea, it would kill its rider as it galloped back into the water. The Aughisky is very similar to the Each Uisge of Scotland.

A caterpillar large enough to eat the children who ignored their mother's order to stay away from fruit trees or berry bushes.