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Ireland's Animals
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- Book Synopsis
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Ireland’s Animals is a rich celebration of the creatures that have shaped Irish storytelling for centuries.
From the mighty Brown Bull of Cooley to the fairy-horses of the Burren, from wolf-kings and warrior hounds to magical cows, hares and seals, this captivating book reveals the wonderful creatures that populate our folklore, myths and legends.
Drawing on medieval bestiaries, Celtic myth, saintly legends and generations of folk belief, Ireland’s Animals – Myths, Legends and Folklore tells the stories behind thirty of Ireland’s most intriguing animals. Here, horses emerge from lakes, pigs fight heroes, foxes outwit kings, and bees carry ancient wisdom. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this is a unique celebration of the deep, mystical bond between the Irish people and the animals that surround them.
- About The Author
- Niall MacCoitir grew up in a bilingual environment in Dublin with a love of Irish history, culture and nature. An active member of the Irish Wildlife Trust, he works for Fingal County Council. His other books are Irish Trees - Myths, Legends and Folklore (2003), Irish Wild Plants - Myths, Legends and Folklore (2006), and Ireland's Birds - Myths, Legends and Folklore (2015).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804586303
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (08 October 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 135 mm
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