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Irish Ghost Tales: And Things that go Bump in the Night

Locke, Tony
9781845888671
Do ghosts exist, do supernatural beings walk the land and do creatures linger in the shadows. Within these pages Tony Locke will take you on a journey through the magical land of Erin. Based on the myths and legends of Ireland, these tales have been collected and retold by professional storyteller Tony Locke.
€12.99

Tales of the Irish Hedgerows

Locke, Tony
9780750995702
A collection of tales and folklore centred on the flora and fauna of the Irish hedgerow. These are atmospheric stories, interweaving fact and fiction, written by a professional storyteller.
€14.96

Lonely Planet Kids Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes

Lonely Planet Kids
9781838690601
From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fables, gods and beasts.
€15.17

More Legends And Stories Of Ireland

Lover, Samuel
9781845882013
Written by Samuel Lover, an Irish writer, musician and artist; this title features a collection of poems. Including bar-room legends and fireside fables, it has been illustrated by the author.
€6.77

The Banshee : The Irish Supernatural Death-messenger (Out of Print - Last Copy, Very Good Cond.)

Lysaght, Patricia
9780862784904
The banshee is traditionally in Ireland the female supernatural herald of death. Based on folklore and documentary sources, this work examines the characteristics of the banshee and of the belief in her, and her origin and regional variations.
€50.00

Sinbead Siulach

Mac Congail, Nollaig
9781851322381
Over 80 years ago Irish language scholar, Domhnall O Cearbhaill, introduced Sinbad the Sailor and his heroic sea voyages, already well-known to the English-speaking world, to the Irish-speaking community through the Irish Weekly Independent in 1939 and 1940. They are now collected together for the first time.
€15.00

Earth-Bound: and Other Supernatural Tales (PB)

Macardle, Dorothy
9781783807383
Rerelease.
€15.00

Selkie Girl

Mackay, Janis
9781782501305
An adaptation of the beautiful traditional Scottish folk tale of the selkie (a seal who can become human). Shonagh's seal skin is found by a lonely little boy. Will Fergus and the selkie girl become friends?
€9.19

Dead Interesting Stories from the Graveyards of Dublin (Glasnevin Trust)

MacThomais, Shane
9781856358057
Dead Interesting recounts the stories of famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Irish people interred in Glasnevin and other Dublin cemeteries.
€12.99

Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature

Magan, Manchan
9780717192557
A magical illustrated collection of Irish words for the natural world from the author of the bestseller, Thirty-Two Words for Field.
€19.99

Wolf-men And Water Hounds : The Myths, Monsters And Magic Of Ireland

Magan, Manchan
9780717196111
Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchan outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside.
€19.99

The Children of Lir: Ireland's Favourite Legend

Maher, Laura Ruth
9781788491068
This charming rhyming story tells the legend of The Children of Lir, who were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother and forced to wander across Ireland for 900 years.
€14.99