The Enchanted Bay: Tales and Legends from Ernie O'Malley's Irish Folklore Collection

by Patrick J. Mahoney and Cormac K.H. O'Malley

It is a little-known fact that Ernie O' Malley, renowned for his role in Ireland's revolutionary struggle, was also a passionate collector of Irish folklore. Centered on O' Malley's native Clew Bay and its environs and transcribed by his son Cormac, The Enchanted Bay is a rich tapestry of tales that showcases the enduring power of the oral tradition in Ireland. From the entertaining exploits of the Gob n Saor, mythical master builder, to the Clare...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785375288
• ISBN13: 9781785375286
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Merrion Press
• Length: 256 Pages