Ireland’s Rivers as Carriers of Story and Myth
Eithne Massey traces fifteen rivers through folklore, history and landscape in a book that feels rooted in place from the first page. Illustrated and highly browseable, it’s an appealing choice for readers interested in Irish nature writing, cultural memory and local stories.
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Ireland’s Rivers as Carriers of Story and Myth
Eithne Massey traces fifteen rivers through folklore, history and landscape in a book that feels rooted in place from the first page. Illustrated and highly browseable, it’s an appealing choice for readers interested in Irish nature writing, cultural memory and local stories.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy nature writing enriched by history, folklore and myth
- Are curious about the stories carried by Ireland's rivers
- Like books rooted in landscape, place and cultural memory
- Prefer accessible non-fiction with plenty to explore and discover
‘In the stories which follow I hope that the rivers will speak to you.’
Flowing from source to sea, Ireland’s rivers are the lifeblood of the island. They have shaped the landscape, history, folklore and mythology of Ireland, and have inspired legends, tales, songs and poetry.
Where the Waters Flow begins with the Liffey in the east and travels clockwise around the country to end with the Boyne, telling the histories, tales and legends of fifteen of Ireland’s best-known rivers.
Fifteen river stories that blend history, folklore and myth
A journey that circles the island from the Liffey to the Boyne
Rich illustrations including historic engravings, wildlife drawings and photographs old and new
- About The Author
- Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers, among them the award-winning Blood Brother, Swan Sister, with its backdrop of the Battle of Clontarf, and the skilful story of the man behind the rebel leader in Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her other books include Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland and The Turning of the Year.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781788494755
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press, (08 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 522 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 135 x 29 mm
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