Kildare Folk Tales
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, History, British
| Author: | Steve Lally | ISBN: | 9780750958967 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | August 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steve Lally |
| ISBN: | 9780750958967 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | August 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
County Kildare has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of tales by professional storyteller Steve Lally. Included in this collection are the exploits of the Wizard Earl of Kildare, who lived at Maynooth Castle, the legend of the lonely "Puca Horse" who dwells amongst the ruins of Rathcoffey Castle, and the story of Saint Bridgid, the patron saint of County Kildare. Their origins lost in the mists of time, these stories, illustrated with 30 line drawings, bring alive the county's dramatic landscape, and is sure to appeal to both residents and tourists alike.
County Kildare has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of tales by professional storyteller Steve Lally. Included in this collection are the exploits of the Wizard Earl of Kildare, who lived at Maynooth Castle, the legend of the lonely "Puca Horse" who dwells amongst the ruins of Rathcoffey Castle, and the story of Saint Bridgid, the patron saint of County Kildare. Their origins lost in the mists of time, these stories, illustrated with 30 line drawings, bring alive the county's dramatic landscape, and is sure to appeal to both residents and tourists alike.
