Kilkenny Folk Tales

Author : Anne Farrell
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958278
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kilkenny Folk Tales written by Anne Farrell and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: County Kilkenny abounds in folk tales, myths and legends and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscence, have been brought to life here by local storyteller Anne Farrell. Kilkenny is the place where, legend has it, St Evin and St Molin once had to have their dispute settled by a shoal of fish; where the infamous Countess of Ormond brought fear and terror to the people of Grannagh; and where an imprudent local man decided to find out if the supposedly bottomless 'Kerry holes' would live up to their reputation. It is also said to be the home of a plethora of strange and magical creatures and stories abound of encounters with fairies, ghosts, banshees, shape-shifters and an army of cats who fought an epic battle near Dunmore Caves. From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.

Author : Anne Farrell
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958278
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kilkenny Folk Tales written by Anne Farrell and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: County Kilkenny abounds in folk tales, myths and legends and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscence, have been brought to life here by local storyteller Anne Farrell.Kilkenny is the place where, legend has it, St Evin and St Molin once had to have their dispute settled by a shoal of fish; where the infamous Countess of Ormond brought fear and terror to the people of Grannagh; and where an imprudent local man decided to find out if the supposedly bottomless ‘Kerry holes’ would live up to their reputation. It is also said to be the home of a plethora of strange and magical creatures and stories abound of encounters with fairies, ghosts, banshees, shape-shifters and an army of cats who fought an epic battle near Dunmore Caves.From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750994606
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales written by Various and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Ireland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From fairies, giants and vampires to changelings and witches, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Author : Anne Farrell
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752491954
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterford Folk Tales written by Anne Farrell and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountains and spectacular coastline of County Waterford are rich in traditional stories. Even today, in the modern world of internet and supermarkets, old legends dating as far back as the days of the ancient Gaelic tribes and the carvers of the ogham stones are still told and are gathered here in this unique collection of tales from across the county. Included here are tales of well-known legendary figures such as Aoife and Strongbow, St Declan and the three river goddesses Eiru, Banba and Fodhla, guardians of the rivers Suir, Nore and Barrow, as well as stories of less well-known characters such as Petticoat Loose, whose ghost is said to still roam the county, and the Republican Pig, who was unfortunate enough to become caught up in the siege of Waterford. In a vivid journey through Waterford's landscape, from the towns and villages to the remotest places, by mountains, cliffs and valleys, local storyteller Anne Farrell takes the reader along old and new roads to places where legend and landscape are inseparably linked.

Author : William Butler Yeats
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry written by William Butler Yeats and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Seumas MacManus
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486405490
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Favorite Irish Folk Tales written by Seumas MacManus and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-12-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Irish folktales, including "The Queen of the Golden Mines," "The Black Bull of the Castle of Blood," and "The Giant of the Band Beggar's Hall."

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Fairy Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henry Glassie
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 0307828247
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Folk Tales written by Henry Glassie and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 125 magnificent folktales collected from anthologies and journals published from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Beginning with tales of the ancient times and continuing through the arrival of the saints in Ireland in the fifth century, the periods of war and family, the Literary Revival championed by William Butler Yeats, and the contemporary era, these robust and funny, sorrowful and heroic stories of kings, ghosts, fairies, treasures, enchanted nature, and witchcraft are set in cities, villages, fields, and forests from the wild western coast to the modern streets of Dublin and Belfast. Edited by Henry Glassie With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Author : William Butler Yeats
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780448000213
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Folk Stories and Fairy Tales written by William Butler Yeats and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of Irish folktales and fairy tales, some in verse. Grouped by theme.

Author : Aideen McBride
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075095826X
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Carlow Folk Tales written by Aideen McBride and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: County Carlow, where stood Dinn Righ, the seat of the ancient kings of Leinster, is steeped in history, myth and legend which is celebrated in this selection of traditional tales from across the county, collected and retold by local storytellers Aideen McBride and Jack Sheehan.This selection will take you on an oral tour across the county and introduce you to such Carlow characters as Peter Nail, the ‘Weight Thrower from Ratheaden’; Beauchamp Bagenal, the ‘handsomest man in Ireland’; and St Finnian, the ‘Teacher of the Saints’. You will discover how the Barrow River got its name, who threw the standing stone of Clonee, the dangers of digging for gold in the ‘raths’ and how Teresa Malone became the Heroine of Kilcumney. And on the way you will encounter fairies, witches and giants – as well as bouncing puddings and giant potatoes.