Favourite Irish Fairy Tales

Many of these stories I heard from storytellers when I was a child. Others 1 found in books.To a child they are windows which open upon glowing landscapes of the imagination.Soinbhe LallyIreland's rich heritage of legends and tales has entertained readers and listeners for centuries. The stories range from the tragic sagas of Cuchulainn, the Children of Lir and Fionn and the Fianna, to lyrical tales of enchanted sea people. They vividly create magical worlds where magnificent heroes, beautiful maidens and evil villains abound. Now these tales pass to a new generation.This varied collection contains some of the best-loved Irish stories, beautifully retold by Soinbhe Lally.Finbarr O'Connor's inspired illustrations reflect a rich Celtic tradition and capture the tragedy, mysticism and romance of these remarkable stories.