Wexford Folk Tales

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752491912

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Wexford Folk Tales by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Wexford has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county.Discover the remarkable story of the 140-year-old-man who died a premature death, the arrival of the antichrists (six of them) in Wexford and the dangers of love potions, together with tales of lurechan mischief, mermaids, grave robbing and buried treasure.Their origins are lost in the mists of time, but these stories, illustrated with twenty line drawings, bring to life Wexford’s dramatic landscape and are sure to appeal to both locals and tourists alike.

Author : Diarmaid Ó Muirithe,Deirdre Nuttall
Publisher : Four Courts Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015048589488

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Folklore of County Wexford by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe,Deirdre Nuttall Pdf

This book is an anthology of lore from the archives of the Department of Irish Folklore, University College, Dublin. -- Publisher description.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752498102

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Wicklow Folk Tales by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Wicklow is full of stories, from the farmer returned from market to find he was dead and buried, to the mysterious bird who turned into a beautiful wife long missing from the glens. In this rich collection of tales from the county, you may find the cure for baldness, or learn if it is wise to leave a sleeping army lie in Rathdrum. You will find smugglers in Bray, and a maiden who set her cap at a saint in the making in Glendalough. Wicklow has as many stories as there are people travelling its roads, and a wealth of them are gathered together here in this unique volume.

Author : Nicky Rossiter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752498119

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The Little Book of Wexford by Nicky Rossiter Pdf

The Little Book of Wexford is a compendium of fascinating information about the town, past and present. Here you will find out about Wexford's trade and industry, crime and punishment, music and literature, clubs and societies, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. It covers not only the famous elements in Wexford's history but also focuses on the details of the everyday man in the street, recording facts that could so easily have been forgotten. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of this ancient county. It is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Author : The History Press
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780750994606

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The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales by The History Press Pdf

Carefully selected stories from the celebrated Folk Tales series have been gathered here for this special volume. Herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers performing in the country today. From banshees, pookas and changelings to rainbows, fairies and leprechauns, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Author : Suzanne Power
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0956492274

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Folk Tales and Philosophies by Suzanne Power Pdf

Author : Nicky Rossiter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750984843

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Lost Wexford by Nicky Rossiter Pdf

Over the years trades, streets, buildings, shops and a myriad of other items have gone from Wexford's landscape. However, this book recalls not only these physical losses but also includes the many items of culture, local lore and other ephemeral heritage that disappears by the week. With chapters on industry, religious practices, entertainment and Wexford characters, this fascinating compendium this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this maritime town.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750964630

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Dublin Urban Legends by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Who stole the Irish crown jewels? Is there a secret tunnel in O’Connell Street? And did the word ‘quiz’ originate in Dublin as the result of a bet?Urban legends are the funny and frightening folklore people share today. Just like the early folk tales that came before them, these tales are formed from reactions to events in the modern world, and reflect our current values. For the first time, Brendan Nolan explores the power of Dublin’s urban legend – murky stories whispered in classrooms and back streets, and ripping yarns passed on across the bar. Urban legends may be just exaggerated rumours, but they embed themselves into local folklore. The real question is, what truth lies behind them?

Author : Andrew Doherty
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750995948

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Waterford Harbour by Andrew Doherty Pdf

Waterford harbour has centuries of tradition based on its extensive fishery and maritime trade. Steeped in history, customs and an enviable spirit, it was there that Andrew Doherty was born and raised amongst a treasure chest of stories spun by the fishermen, sailors and their families. As an adult he began to research these accounts and, to his surprise, found many were based on fact. In this book, Doherty will take you on a fascinating journey along the harbour, introduce you to some of its most important sites and people, the area's history, and some of its most fantastic tales. Dreaded press gangs who raided whole communities for crew, the search for buried gold and a ship seized by pirates, the horror of a German bombing of the rural idyll during the Second World War – on every page of this incredible account you will learn something of the maritime community of Waterford Harbour.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750964630

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Dublin Urban Legends by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Is there a secret tunnel in O'Connell Street? Who stole the Irish crown jewels? And did the word 'quiz' originate in Dublin as the result of a bet? Urban legends are the funny and frightening folklore people share today. Just like the early folk tales that came before them, these stories are formed from reactions to events in the modern world, and are often a window into our current values. For the first time, Brendan Nolan explores the power of Dublin's urban legends – murky stories whispered in classrooms and backstreets, and ripping yarns passed on across the bar. Urban legends may sometimes just be the best of rumours, but the real question is about the truth that lies behind them?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UCAL:B3155205

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The Folk-lore Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sean O'Sullivan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226375175

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Folktales of Ireland by Sean O'Sullivan Pdf

Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland. In 1935, the creation of The Irish Folklore Commission set in motion the first organized efforts of collecting and studying a multitude of folktales, both written as well as those of the Irish oral tradition. The Commission has collected well over a million pages of manuscripts. Folktales of Ireland offers chief archivist Sean O'Sullivan's representation of this awe-inspiring collection. These tales represent the first English language collection of Gaelic folktales. "Without doubt the finest group of Irish tales that has yet been published in English."—The Guardian "O'Sullivan writes out of an intimacy with his subject and an instinctive grasp of the language of the originals. He tells us that his archives contain more than a million and a half pages of manuscript. If Mr. O'Sullivan translates them, I'll read them."—Seamus Heaney, New Statesman "The stories have an authentic folktale flavor and will satisfy both the student of folklore and the general reader."—Booklist

Author : Seán Ó Súilleabháin,Sean O'Sullivan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780226639987

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Folktales of Ireland by Seán Ó Súilleabháin,Sean O'Sullivan Pdf

Contains a collection of over fifty Gaelic folktales from the archives of the Irish Folklore Commission including tales of kings and warriors, pagans and Christians, and stories about historical Irish characters.

Author : Aideen McBride,Jack Sheehan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750958264

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Carlow Folk Tales by Aideen McBride,Jack Sheehan Pdf

County Carlow, where stood Dinn Righ, the seat of the ancient kings of Leinster, is steeped in history, myth and legend which is celebrated in this selection of traditional tales from across the county, collected and retold by local storytellers Aideen McBride and Jack Sheehan.This selection will take you on an oral tour across the county and introduce you to such Carlow characters as Peter Nail, the ‘Weight Thrower from Ratheaden’; Beauchamp Bagenal, the ‘handsomest man in Ireland’; and St Finnian, the ‘Teacher of the Saints’. You will discover how the Barrow River got its name, who threw the standing stone of Clonee, the dangers of digging for gold in the ‘raths’ and how Teresa Malone became the Heroine of Kilcumney. And on the way you will encounter fairies, witches and giants – as well as bouncing puddings and giant potatoes.

Author : Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson,Anna Chaudhri,Derek Brewer
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 9780859917841

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A Companion to the Fairy Tale by Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson,Anna Chaudhri,Derek Brewer Pdf

Introduction by Derek Brewer.The aim of this book is to discuss the characteristics of the traditional fairy tale in Europe and North America, and various theories of its development and interpretation. The book deals with the main collections - the Grimm brothers, Hans Andersen, Perrault and Afanes'ev - and with the development of tales in various regions of Europe, including Ireland, Wales, Scandinavia, Germany and Russia, as well as India, where it was once claimed that they originated.The subject of the fairy tale is a controversial one: problems discussed here include the relationship between tales recorded from story-tellers and literary works, the importance of printed works for the spread of the tales, the growth of recent examples with a feminine approach, the spread of popular tales like Cinderella, special types like the cumulative tales, possible effects of TV, and the nature of traditional plots and characters. Above all, we have been concerned with the distribution and long survival of these tales, and the nature of their appeal. SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATHARINE BRIGGS FOLKLORE AWARD 2004. Contributors: GRAHAM ANDERSON, DAVID BLAMIRES, RUTH BOTTIGHEIMER, DEREK BREWER, MARY BROCKINGTON, ANNA CHAUDHRI, HILDA ELLIS DAVIDSON, ROBIN GWYNDAF, BENGT HOLBEK, DAVID HUNT, REIMUND KVIDELAND, PATRICIA LYSAGHT, NEIL PHILIP, JAMES RIORDAN, PAT SCHAEFER, TOM SHIPPEY, JOYCE THOMAS.