Irish Legends 3 Books Collection Set

Irish Legends 3 Books Collection Set brings together three paperback volumes of traditional Irish storytelling. Drawn from an ancient oral tradition and passed down through generations, these legends were later written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. The set includes well-known tales from across Ireland, alongside stories inspired by the Boyne Valley, Newgrange and Tara.

Also included is a collection of Irish fairy tales and legends retold by author and poet Una Leavy, with illustrations by Susan Field inspired by ancient Celtic art and culture. Across the books, the stories feature enchantment, brave deeds, humour, trickery and mischief, presenting a varied selection of best-loved traditional narratives.

Included titles

• Best-Loved Irish Legends
• The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
• Irish Legends: Newgrange, Tara & The Boyne Valley

Key details

• Three-book collection set
• Paperback format
• Retold by Una Leavy (The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends)
• Illustrated by Susan Field, inspired by ancient Celtic art and culture
• Stories drawn from an ancient oral tradition later written down in medieval Ireland

Synopses

Best-Loved Irish Legends

A selection of favourite legends from ancient Ireland, originating in oral storytelling and passed from generation to generation. The collection includes tales such as 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 and Oisín.

The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends

A rich and varied collection of ten traditional Irish stories, retold by Una Leavy. The selection includes tales of leprechaun trickery and mischief, the story of Oisín in Tír na n-Óg, and The Children of Lir. Illustrations by Susan Field draw on ancient Celtic art and culture to reflect the tradition, humour and magic of the stories.

Irish Legends: Newgrange, Tara & The Boyne Valley

Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley, rooted in oral tradition and later recorded by Christian monks in medieval Ireland. Included tales are The Origin of the Boyne, The Foster-child of Aonghus, Aonghus and the Swan Maiden, The Adventures of Art, The Magic Branch, The Hag of Loughcrew, Fionn fights a Monster and The Salmon of Knowledge.