Myths & Legends

An illustrated collection of dark fairy tales with a twist for readers 10+. With an introduction by Martin Burns, this extraordinary collection highlights the dark, bizarre and extraordinary fairy tales researched and collected during the 1880s. It is aimed at readers 10+ but will appeal to adults and anyone interested in folklore.

Traditional folk tales from Longford retold by a professional storyteller

Tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, Queen and King of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cualige.

Angela Carter's pick of Mother Goose's feathers. 'Trumps Grimm, with a world-wide selection of savage and funny stories' Observer

Irish history and folklore is rich with proverbs and sayings of old, full of timeless wisdom that still has resonence and truth today. This beautifully designed hardback brings together a whole host of these sayings and proverbs on topics as diverse as aging, the seasons, fate and nature.

Written in Belfast and Bangor during the partition of Ireland, the six strange stories comprising Conall Cearnach’s The Fatal Move are unusual documents of the time.s.