Meet larger-than-life characters from the Irish oral storytelling tradition with this collection of 7 myths and legends. Enchanting acrylic artwork by Dublin-based illustrator Niamh Sharkey brings the magic of each age-old tale to life:

The Children of Lir
Fair, Brown and Trembling
The Twelve Wild Geese
Lusmore and the Fairies
Son of an Otter, Son of a Wolf
The Soul Cages
Oisín in Tír na nÓg

Includes a pronunciation guide, an introduction by the author, and notes about the sources to make this collection just right for family or classroom storytimes or for independent reading.

Retold by Malachy Doyle

Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey

Narrated by Maura O'Connell

Tales from Old Ireland (Paperback w Audiobook)

Name: Tales from Old Ireland (Paperback w Audiobook)
Brand: Barefoot Books
SKU: 9781782853589

$29.95

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Awards & Honours
- Parents’ Choice Gold Award, 2000
- NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2002
- Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award, 2003
- A Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week, 2001
- IBBY Honour List Nominee, 2002
- Shortlisted for the Bisto Award, 2001
Highlights
Listen to the audiobook via the following:
- Slot the CD that comes with the book into a CD/DVD player
- Scan the QR code for the online access link to the site
- Download our App and watch or listen directly from your phone.
Recommended for
Ages 6 years and up