The Big Book of Favourite Irish Myths and Legends

Description

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• Oisín and Niamh in Tír na nÓg• Setanta becomes Cúchulainn