Finscéalta na hÉireann

Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers, among them the award-winning Blood Brother, Swan Sister, with its backdrop of the Battle of Clontarf, and the skilful story of the man behind the rebel leader in Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her other books include Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland and The Turning of the Year.Lisa Jackson lives in Dublin. She works in comic books, illustration and game design and has illustrated books such as Best-Loved Irish Legends, Ice Dreams and The Henny Penny Tree.

Improving Irish language readers will find the perfect opportunity to sharpen their skills with this keepsake translation of Massey’s original collection of old Irish fairytales. Classic tales like Clann Lir {The Children of Lir), An Bradan Feasa (The Salmon of Knowledge), and Oisin in Tir na nOg are recounted in a style that begs to be read aloud with little ones. Watercolour illustrations from Jackson bring a nostalgic feel to this book