Sligo Folk Tales by Joe McGowan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sligo Folk Tales by Joe McGowan From the Curlew mountains in the south, where Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill defeated an English army under Sir Conyers Clifford, to Benbulbens slopes in the north, where St Colmcille battled the High King of Ireland, every hill and valley is linked by the gossamer threads of myth, folklore and legend. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For the devotee of Irish heritage, mythology or folklore, County Sligo has everything. From the Curlew mountains in the south, where Aodh Ruadh Ã" Domhnaill defeated an English army under Sir Conyers Clifford, to Benbulbenâs slopes in the north, where St Colmcille battled the High King of Ireland, every hill and valley is linked by the gossamer threads of myth, folklore and legend.These stories, some age-old legends and fantastical myths, some amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, are a heady mix of the bloodthirsty, funny and passionate and a selection of the best are retold here by writer and local historian Joe McGowan. In these pages you will find little-known anecdotes of the traditional ways of Sligoâs residents, their customs and superstitions; you will find stories of epic battles and heroic deeds; and you will also hear the fantastical accounts of mythical creatures, faeries, witches and the ghosts of Connacht itself. Author Biography Joe McGowan is a professional storyteller and author who has been recording the old lore of the Irish countryside for the last 40 years. His short stories, cameos of Irish life both past and present, feature frequently in magazines, on local radio, and on RTE. His previously published works include Echoes of a Savage Land, Land of Destiny, and Sligo. Details ISBN1845888367 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1845888367 ISBN-13 9781845888367 Media Book Pages 192 Publisher The History Press Ltd Short Title SLIGO FOLK TALES Series Folk Tales (Paperback) Language English Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback Illustrations 30 Illustrations, black and white Imprint Nonsuch Publishing UK Release Date 2015-07-06 AU Release Date 2015-07-06 NZ Release Date 2015-07-06 Publication Date 2015-07-06 Author Joe McGowan DEWEY 398.2094172 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94607064;

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