Eithne Massey is a short-story writer whose lifelong fascination with mythology permeates her work. Educated at University College Dublin and NUI Maynooth, Massey often finds herself traveling to ancient and secret places around the country, though she resides in Dublin. Her deep connection to Irish folklore and mythology breathes life into her narratives with a distinctive style. She crafts stories that explore the enduring power and mystery of ancient tales.
Set in ancient Ireland, the story follows a curious boy named Fionn who seeks knowledge from the wisest man, Finnegas. Fionn hopes to uncover answers to his questions, but soon discovers that Finnegas harbors a secret about a silver salmon in the River Boyne, which holds the key to acquiring all the world's knowledge. This tale weaves themes of curiosity and the pursuit of wisdom through a rich cultural backdrop.
Discover secret mermaids and lost cities. Meet lovestruck hags and magical sea-horses. Beware greedy princes and slippery monsters. These enchanting stories are perfect for reading aloud to little ones.
FINSCÉALTA AS ÉIRINNAn Bradán FeasaConas Mar a FuairCú Chulainn a AinmClann LirLabhraí LoingseachFionn agus an FathachAn Cú Faoil BánOisínIreland's favourite legends, beautifully illustrated and in Irish for the first time.
From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in today's celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.
Hero and leader. Loyal friend and formidable enemy. A man with a mission and a legend in his lifetime. This is the story of Michael Collins.
`At the age of six I began to fear for the future. ... By the age of nine I was on the run for my life. ... By the time I was ten I had seen all there was to see.'The incredible true story of how a small boy survived Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. An accessible and honest account of the Holocaust that provides lessons that are relevant today.
A stunning illustrated Spanish language collection of Irish legends, including: The Salmon of Knowledge, How Cu Chulainn Got His Name, The Children of Lir, The King with Donkey's Ears, Fionn and the Giant, The White Wolfhound, and Oisin.
This beautiful book visits twenty-eight richly atmospheric sites and tells the mythological stories associated with them. Illustrated with evocative photographs and older etchings and prints, it draws the reader back into history and myth.
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. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of Knowledge How Cú Chulainn Got His Name The Children of Lir The King with Donkey's Ears Fionn and the Giant The White Wolfhound Oisín In a handy pocket format, which is also available in French, German, Spanish and Italian. Also available in English in a larger format.
Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long, long ago. Legends include: 'The Origin of the Boyne', 'The Foster-child of Aonghus' and 'The Salmon of Knowledge'.