Anne Farrell
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The mountains and spectacular coastline of County Waterford are rich in traditional stories. Even today, in the modern world of internet and supermarkets, old legends dating as far back as the days of the ancient Gaelic tribes and the carvers of the ogham stones are still told and are gathered here in this unique collection of tales from across the county.
Included here are tales of well-known legendary figures such as Aoife and Strongbow, St Declan...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
County Kilkenny 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 Anne Farrell. Kilkenny is the place where, legend has it, St. Evin and St. Molin once had to have their dispute settled by a shoal of fish; where the infamous Countess of Ormond brought fear and terror to the people of Grannagh; and where an...