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Birds of Ireland: Symbolism, Myth and Folklore
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Ireland’s folklore is rich with tales of magical creatures, ancient gods and powerful symbols, but few elements of the natural world hold as prominent a place in Irish myth and legend as our birds. From the soaring eagles of the skies to the humble songbirds that flutter in the hedgerows, Irish birdlife has long been intertwined with stories of transformation, prophecy and spiritual significance.
Birds of Ireland explores the deep and fascinating connections between Irish birds and the ancient myths, beliefs and stories that have been passed down through generations. It delves into the symbolic importance of birds in Irish culture, examining the roles they play in mythological tales, from the sacred crane of the Tuatha Dé Danann to the tragic swans of the Children of Lir. Alongside these stories, we have the real-world birds that have shaped the landscape of Ireland’s flora and fauna, connecting the sacred with the natural.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, Birds of Ireland is an exploration of how these creatures, both mythical and real, have shaped our understanding of the natural world, the divine, and our place within and sometimes, between both.
- About The Author
- Roger O'Reilly grew up near the coast of Meath at Bettystown. He has worked in the media and movie business since the 1980s, producing illustrations and storyboards for advertisements and film productions such as Vikings, among others. In 2016, he started a new illustrative project, Irelandposters.ie, designing retro posters of Ireland in the style of the interwar railway advertisements. During this time, he started to illustrate some of Ireland's south-eastern lighthouses as a side project. Once they were out in the public eye, he realized from the response that there is a tangible connection among people to these sentinels that guard our shores and before he knew it, he was off on a journey that had him criss-crossing the country illustrating the myriad lighthouses that dot our coastline.
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- ISBN
- 9781804585740
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (15 October 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 192
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 220 x 170 mm
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