Clare Folk Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781845887612)

Do you know what lurks in the waters of Cullaun Lake? Or why a Clare woman should never, ever, be disturbed while she is knitting? These questions and more will be answered in this unique collection of traditional tales from across the county, which explores Clare's rich heritage of myths and legends. We will hear the tales of well-known figures, including C昱hulainn, Brian Boru and Clare wise-woman Biddy Early, as well as lesser-known characters such as Grian, Daughter of the Sun, and the Hag of Bealaha. Also featured are fantastic stories of mythical creatures and underwater worlds, including the Newhall mermaid, the fairies of Glandree, and the sunken city of Kilstiofeen. Clare's varied and vivid landscape, from its ancient oak woodlands and soft drumlin country in the east, to its rugged and windswept Atlantic coastline in the west, is reflected in this tantalising selection of tales collected and retold by local storyteller Ruth Marshall.

Author: Ruth Marshall
ISBN-10: 1845887611
ISBN-13: 9781845887612
Publisher: Thp Ireland
Language: English
Published: 06/03/2013
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.70h x 4.90w x 0.60d