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Epic Ireland: An Atlas of Daring Adventures from Every County
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- Book Synopsis
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Join master storyteller Kieran Fanning on a sweeping journey across all 32 counties, uncovering the extraordinary true stories that shaped our island's past. From saints like Brigid of Kildare to sinners like William Burke from Tyrone, this is a book of rebels, pirates, soldiers and explorers. Meet Ireland's first hangwoman, a tennis star who became a murderer, and a slave who fought his way to freedom and became a champion boxer. Wherever you are in Ireland, there's a fascinating story, person and site to discover!
This beautifully presented gift book features maps and facts about all the locations and people mentioned, as well as gorgeous full-page artwork to illustrate each story. Dive in!
- About The Author
- Kieran Fanning is a writer and primary school teacher from Navan, Co. Meath. He has a master's degree in children's literature and is also the author of Solve It! The Case of the Missing Irish Crown Jewels, Haunted Ireland (both Gill Books) and Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Scholastic).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804585788
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Children's, (22 October 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 328
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 246 x 189 mm
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