Step into the magical world of Ireland with Tales From the Land of Saints and Scholars, a captivating collection of Irish folk tales and legends that bring to life the rich storytelling traditions of the Emerald Isle.
Gathered from over 140 classic tales, this anthology spans every corner of Irish folklore-from legendary heroes and mystical fairies to the beliefs and wisdom passed down through generations in the oral tradition. Each story weaves together the magic, mystery, and charm that define Irish culture, making it a must-read for lovers of mythology, folklore, and timeless tales.
While many of the stories remain true to their original Victorian and Edwardian collections, a few have been thoughtfully refreshed to suit modern tastes, offering readers a perfect blend of tradition and accessibility. Within these pages, you’ll discover tales that may seem familiar at first glance but always carry unique twists that will keep you spellbound.
This collection is more than just a gathering of Irish legends-it’s a labour of love, carefully curated and polished to celebrate the grand heritage of British and Irish storytelling. Whether you’re new to Irish folklore or a longtime fan, Tales From the Land of Saints and Scholars promises to enchant, entertain, and transport you to a world where legends come alive.
Dive into this ever-growing collection of Irish lore, and let the magic of these tales captivate your heart!
Table of Content
PREFACE
A LEGEND OF KNOCKMANY
ANDREW COFFEY
BEWITCHED BUTTER
CLOUGH NA CUDDY
CONALL YELLOWCLAW
CUCHULAIN OF MUIRTHEMNE
DIARMID BAWN, THE PIPER
DONALD AND HIS NEIGHBOURS
FAIR, BROWN AND TREMBLING
FAR DARRIG IN DONEGAL
FIOR USGA
GOLD AND SILVER TREE
GULEESH
HOOKEDY-CROOKEDY
JACK AND HIS MASTER
KING IUBDAN AND KING FERGUS
KING O’TOOLE AND ST KEVIN
LAWN DYARRIG AND THE KNIGHT OF TERRIBLE VALLEY
LEGEND OF BOTTLE HILL
LOUGH LEAGH
MASTER AND MAN
MORRAHA
MUNACHAR AND MANACHAR
NED SHEEHY’S EXCUSE
OWNEY AND OWNEY-NA-PEAK
RENT-DAY
TEIG O’KANE AND THE CORPSE
THE ADVENTURES OF CIAD, SON OF THE KING OF NORWAY
THE AMADAN OF THE DOUGH
THE BANSHEE OF THE MAC CARTHYS
THE BIRTH OF BRAN
THE BOYHOOD OF FION
THE BREWERY OF EGGSHELLS
THE CARVING OF MAC DATHO’S BOAR
THE COUNTESS KATHLEEN O’SHEA
THE DEMON CAT
THE ENCHANTED CAVE OF CESH CORRAN
THE ENCHANTMENT OF GEAROIDH IARLA
THE FAIRY GREYHOUND
THE FATE OF FRANK M’KENNA
THE FIELD OF BOLIAUNS
THE GOOD WOMAN
THE HAUGHTY PRINCESS
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN
THE HILL-MAN AND THE HOUSEWIFE
THE HORNED WOMEN
THE JACKDAW
THE KING OF THE BLACK DESERT
THE LAD WITH THE GOAT-SKIN
THE LAZY BEAUTY AND HER AUNTS
THE LEGEND OF KNOCKFIERNA
THE LEGEND OF KNOCKSHEGOWNA
THE LEGEND OF O’DONOGHUE
THE LITTLE WEAVER OF DULEEK GATE
THE MAD PUDDING OF BALLYBOULTEEN
THE PLAISHAM
THE PURSUIT OF THE GILLA DACKER
THE QUEST OF THE SONS OF TURENN
THE RED PONY
THE SECRET OF LABRA
THE SNOW, THE CROW, AND THE BLOOD
THE SPIRIT HORSE
THE STORY OF DEIRDRE
THE STORY OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR
THE STORYTELLER AT FAULT
THE THREE CROWNS
THE THREE WISHES
THE VENGEANCE OF MESGEDRA
THE WITCHES’ EXCURSION
THE WONDERFUL TUNE
THE WOOING OF BECFOLA
HISTORICAL NOTES
ABOUT THE EDITOR
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