The Pooka: This fairy is a a shape shifter. He can turn into a scary or pleasing forms. He may appear has a horse, goat, rabbit, dog or goblin. The most common form is that of a horse with dark fur and golden eyes a a flowing mane. The Pooka try to trick a human into taking a ride - and what a wild ride it will be!! As wild as the ride will be this fairy will not do any real harm to the human.
The Dullahan: This fairy is a headless horsemen. He either headless or has his head being carried under one arm. He is normally seen riding on a black horse. The Dullahan is the bringer of death omens.
The Leanhaun Shee: This fairy is a beautiful woman who give inspiration to artists in exchange for their love. The artist thus goes made and dies an early death. If a man refuse, then she must be their slave. If a man accepts, then their is no escape, expect to find another to take their place. The leanhaun shee feeds on the life energy of these men and they waste away.
The Fear Gorta-Man: This fairy walks around during times of famine. He seeks money from people who pass by. He can be a great source of good luck for those who give him a lot of money.
The Banshee: She is a fairy that can either be an ugly, scary hag or a beautiful woman. She is a bringer of death omens. She can heard with her mourning call when someone is about to die.
The Fear Sidhe: These fairies were believed to be "People of the Goddess Danu". They are the survivors who retreated underground/otherworld when they were defeated by the Milesians. These fairies are not named directly, but are know as "The Good Neighbors", "The Fair Folks", and "The Folk". They are often given offerings and care is taken to prevent making the fairies mad. These fairies also are very beautiful, but can be very ugly as well.
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