Irish Myths & Legends for Children

1. How Cúchulain got his name

by Ann Carroll

€4.49 €4.99

Cúchulainn wanted to be remembered forever. The greatest of heroes, his powers were magical. No one could outdo him in strength, or ever win a race against him, or beat him in battle. He was invincible and tales of his deeds are still told.

2. The Salmon of Knowledge

by Ann Carroll

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To be the wisest person in the world, knowing absolutely everything, that was the aim of one man, Finnegas. All he had to do was catch and eat the Salmon of Knowledge.

3. Oisin and Tir Na Nog

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The legend of Oisin and Tir na nOg - part of the In a Nutshell series for young readers aged 8+.

4. The Giant's Causeway

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5. Fionn and the Fianna

by Ronan Moore

€8.09 €8.99

In the second book from Ronan Moore, we meet the teenage Fionn McCumhall who now leads the legendary Fianna warriors. Accompanied by his loyal Irish wolfhound Conbec and closest friends, Fionn and his band of warriors must survive a series of incredible adventures which culminate in an epic final battle. Inspired by a collection of ancient Irish manuscripts, Fionn and the Fianna is the thrilling tale of Ireland's most legendary hero - one that breathes life into well-known stories such as 'The Giant's Causeway' and 'The Enchanted Deer' as well as introducing us to the magical, mystical world of the Fianna, all reimagined and beautifully illustrated to excite young readers.

6. Pocket leprechaun stories

by Fiona Biggs

€5.39 €6.99

These are stories of courage, love, betrayal, greed, stupidity, magic and miracles. Leprechaun gold has always been a great draw fo people with hardly any money, but, of course, the humans are taken for fools and the leprechauns win the day - every time! These stories will delight children of all ages -as they have for generations.

7. The children of Lir

by Laura Ruth Maher

€13.49 €14.99

On a little green island in days of old A story of magic and courage was told There once stood a fortress, four children lived here Along with their father, the mighty King Lir . This charming rhyming story tells the legend of The Children of Lir, who were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother and forced to wander across Ireland for 900 years. The Children of Lir is a story from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation. It's Ireland's best-loved legend: the story of Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra and Conn - the children of King Lir - and how they were turned into swans and cursed to wander until the toll of a bell broke the spell and freed them from the enchantment.

8. Mythical Irish places

by Mark Joyce

€20.69 €22.99

9. Best-loved Irish legends

by Eithne Massey

€5.39 €5.99

Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of Knowledge How Cú Chulainn Got His Name The Children of Lir The King with Donkey's Ears Fionn and the Giant The White Wolfhound Oisìn In a handy pocket format, which is also available in French , German , Spanish and Italian . Also available in English in a larger format .

10. The story of Saint Patrick

by Ann Carroll

€4.49 €4.99

This title tells the story of Saint Patrick. It is a story of great adventure with kidnap and exil, danger and escape, druids and high kings, magic and miracles, and a country changed forever.

11. The big book of favourite Irish myths and legends

by Joe Potter

€9.89 €10.99

In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today's youngsters. Stories include: The Children of Lir Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge The King with the Donkey Ears The Cattle Raid of Cooley Fionn and the Dragon The Giant's Causeway Deirdre of the Sorrows Diarmuid and Gráinne Oisìn and Niamh in Tìr na nÓg Setanta becomes Cúchulainn