Celtic Night - The Sidhe (Night Cache)

The Sidhe (Shee) or Aos Sí (Irish meaning the People of the Mounds), are magical supernatural creatures from early Celtic folklore of Irish origin. They are considered to be a distinct race, quite separate from human beings yet who have had much contact with them over the centuries. They are noted to move quickly through the air and change their shape at will. They have been described as tall, stunning beauty, with a noble appearance and silvery sweet speech, though they can also be terrible and hideous. Some have described them as transparent beings that walk without making a sound or leaving tracks.

In Gaelic folk belief, the aos sí are often appeased with offerings, and care is taken to avoid angering or insulting them. Often they are not named directly, but rather spoken of as 'The Good Neighbors', 'The Fairy Folk', or simply 'The Folk'.

The Sidhe are generally benign until angered by some foolish action of a mortal. Many trees and mounds are considered under their protection and if a mortal destroys or damages these then a curse is put upon himself and his family.

WARNING: It is not known for sure if the Sidhe reside in this area, but there have been stories told of happenings in these hills and among the mounds. This Cache Owner takes no responsibility if you do happen to run into one of these mythical creatures. It is said that the Sidhe are attracted to those who are beautiful as well as wealthy. It is therefore advisable, that any who fit that description should not attempt this cache!! ;)