Celtic Myths & Legends

In Ireland, the link between place and myth is strong, and there is no more enlightening way to understand the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, and its relationship to our true history, than by reading the landscape. 

The book comprises an ensemble of articles and essays offering its readers engagement from an ethnological perspective with significant facets of the domain of Irish Studies. It attempts, both in its organisation and intellectual orientation to be a contribution to the instruction and formation of a variety of... See more

"She is warrior, queen, death omen, mother, murderer, lover, spy, conspirator, faery, shape-shifter, healer, and sometimes the living earth itself. A captivating contradiction: a demonic female who both haunts and heals; benevolent in one moment, ghastly the next, and kind the moment after that."

COUNTY Limerick is a place of kings and commoners. It is where Donn Firinne, king of the Munster fairies, is said to have once roamed and where Sean na Scuab, a poor broom seller from the wrong side of the river, was chosen to be mayor of the city.

NAMED after the peoples of Ciarraige who inhabited the ancient territory, Kerry possesses a rich tapestry of history, legend and folklore unparalleled by many others.

Our ancestors developed a uniquely nature-focused society, centred on esteemed poets, seers, monks, healers and wise women who were deeply connected to the land. 

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

In this people's history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools' Collection.

WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS BEST IRISH PUBLISHED BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

This powerful analysis of the 'wise women healer' from the oral traditions of Ireland's rural communities, is unique in its depth and perspective.

Beautifully designed new hardback edition of Lady Gregory’s definitive collection of Irish myths and Legends, from the Tuatha Dé Danaan to the Fianna.

Ireland is an island nation, inextricably linked with and dependent upon the sea which surrounds us.