Tipperary Folk Tales by Aideen Mcbride

Tipperary Folk Tales by Aideen Mcbride

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County Tipperary, the second largest county in Ireland, has a rich and colourful history that has inspired many myths and legends. you will learn how Lough Derg, the ‘lake of the bloody eye’, and Slievenamon Mountain, ‘the mountain of the women’, got their names; and be told the stories of the legendary Battle of Widow McCormack’s Cabbage Patch.

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Tipperary Folk Tales by Aideen Mcbride

County Tipperary abounds in folk tales, myths, and legends, and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by local storyteller Aideen McBride. Here you will find the lore of the Arra Hills and the Silvermine Mountains, tales of how rivers got their names, and the ancient history of kings and tribes of Tipperary. Alongside these you will also find stories of witches, dragons, ghosts, and fairies, and much more. From age-old legends and fantastical myths to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate, and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.
Aideen McBride is a professional storyteller and member of the Storytellers of Ireland who has appeared in festivals such as Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival and Spirit of Folk. She is also an oral historian and has been involved in several projects to collect traditional tales. Her previously published works include Carlow Folk Tales and Our Tales.
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ISBN 13 9781845888497
ISBN 10 1845888499
Title Tipperary Folk Tales
Author Aideen Mcbride
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2015-08-03
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.