OBrien Press Ltd Irish Legends 3 Books Collection Set

18.90 GBP*

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Irish Legends 3 Books Collection Set Description Best-Loved Irish Legends Stories from long; long ago; part of an ancient oral tradition; handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. This hugely popular book is now available in paperback. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of Knowledge How Cú Chulainn Got His Name The Children of Lir The King with Donkeyâeuro;™s Ears Fionn and the Giant The White Wolfhound Oisín The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment; brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation; they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners. This wonderfully rich and varied collection are ten of the best-loved traditional Irish stories; retold by author and poet Una Leavy. The post of Gold captures the trickery and mischief of leprechauns; the story of Oisin in Tír na n-Ã'g marks the end of the great Fianna. From 2000 years ago comes The Children of Lir âeuro;¦ all stories to be treasured for years to come. Susan Field's beautiful illustrations are inspired by ancient Celtic art and culture. They capture the wealth of tradition; the humour and the magic of these great stories. Irish Legends: Newgrange; Tara amp; The Boyne Valley Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long; long ago; part of an ancient oral tradition; handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. Stories include: The Origin of the Boyne The Foster-child of Aonghus Aonghus and the Swan Maiden The Adventures of Art The Magic Branch The Hag of Loughcrew Fionn fights a Monster The Salmon of Knowledge