Galway Bay Folk Tales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Galway Bay Folk Tales write by Rab Swannock Fulton. This book was released on 2013-06-12. Galway Bay Folk Tales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the saints of the Dark Ages to modern-day sinners, Galway Bay is the source of some of Ireland's most magical tales. In this book local storyteller Rab Fulton takes the reader through Galway's past, recalling the myths and legend's that shaped the area's history – from the quarrelsome giants who in their rage created the Aran Isles to the corpse that flew through the air at the very first Galway Arts Festival. Also featuring tales of magic swans, miraculous nuns, a city beneath the waves and a cannibal king, this is a great companion for any visit to the county, for fascinating days out and finding exciting treasure on your doorstep.
Mayo Folk Tales
Mayo Folk Tales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Mayo Folk Tales write by Tony Locke. This book was released on 2014-11-03. Mayo Folk Tales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Those magic words 'Once upon a time' have been spoken around the flickering flame of the turf fire by storytellers for thousands of years. In this book, author Tony Locke has gathered together the rich tapestry of stories that make up the folklore, myth and legend of County Mayo. This book will take you on a journey through the rugged landscape of the west coast of Ireland, to its holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, and across the foaming waters of Clew Bay. Here you will read of Gráinne Ní Mháille, the Pirate Queen, the spectre known as the Fír Gorta who roamed the famine villages of west Mayo, the monsters that inhabit the deep waters of Lough Mask and the Matchstick Man of Straide. You will also read of the Love Flower and two young lovers, the land of eternal youth that is Tír na nÓg and the night of the Big Wind. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile? You know you're never too old for a story.
The Little Book of Mayo
The Little Book of Mayo - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Little Book of Mayo write by Eamonn Henry. This book was released on 2016-06-09. The Little Book of Mayo available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Little Book of Mayo is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Mayo. Here you will find out about Mayo's natural history, its myth and legend, its proud sporting heritage – particularly its long-running quest for Sam – and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Mayo and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.
Armagh Folk Tales
Armagh Folk Tales - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Armagh Folk Tales write by Frances Quinn. This book was released on 2014-03-03. Armagh Folk Tales available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. County Armagh, the Orchard County, 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 Frances Quinn.Armagh is the place where, legend has it, the warrior king Conor Mac Nessa once ruled and where Deirdre of the Sorrows met her lover Naoise. It is where St Mochua’s Well was said to curse, not cure and where evidence of St Patrick’s disagreement with a bull can still be seen. And it is where Mrs Lester lived to a ripe old age – many years after her burial. It is also said to be the home of a plethora of strange and magical creatures and stories abound of encounters with fairies, dragons, ghosts, witches and even a giant pig. 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.
Folklore
Folklore - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Folklore write by Joseph Jacobs. This book was released on 1911. Folklore available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
