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New edition of the award-winning collection, complete with Alan Clarke's witty, eye-catching illustrations First published in 2006 in hardback, this much sought after book was unavailable for several years and is now available in paperbackThe quirky story-telling of Eddie Lenihan and the charming illustrations by Alan Clarke complement each other perfectlyAffordable gift will appeal to both domestic and tourist marketsIrish Tales of Mystery and Magic is a collection of marvellous stories by seanchaí Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.

This book tells the story of five Irish women who were unusual in a variety of ways – mostly because of their ruthlessness, political cunning or merely because they rebelled violently against the repressive mores of their times. These five women – Aoibheall the Banshee, Máire Rua McMahon, Lady Betty, Moll Shaughnessy and Alice Kyteler – each have their distinct place in history. Eddie Lenihan, in telling the stories of their lives and the legends that grew up around them, ensures that we will not forget the prominent part played by these women in our Irish heritage.

Two terrifying tales about the darkness, fear and terror in the lives of Fionn MacCumhaill and Cúchulainn. These stories tell of the adventures and bravery of the ancient Irish heroes in the face of scary and spooky ordeals and challenges.

Although trains are unlikely to ever again run between Ennis and Kilkee, the legend of this little branch line of the southern railway system will live on as long as there are people who look back fondly on the past. Anyone with even a superficial acquaintance with Clare will know what a wealth of varied scenery it contains, together with abundant archaeological sites and historical remains spanning over 5,000 years of human habitation. Not least of these are the earthworks of the West and South Clare Railways. Eddie Lenihan believes that a time will come when parts of these lines will be preserved as national monuments, but until that happens their destruction will continue. For what was a railway is now a disjointed succession of pieces linking not just places but in a way two worlds: one unhurried and traditional, the other brash, frenzied and modern. In the Tracks of the West Clare Railway paints an evocative picture of a time when the railway breathed life into West Clare.

Take a night-rambler (Jack Murt in Jack o'the Lantern ); a fisherman (Seán Ó Duinn); a gambler (Martin the Cards in The Two-Rooted Briar ) or a plain ordinary farmer (Larry in Larry and the Devil ). There are certain things no one should do, certain conventions that must be obeyed, such as not fishing on Good Friday or talking to spectral figures in graveyards in the dead hours of the night. But sadly, common sense does not always rule.The only trouble is that when the cause of trouble is the Devil, the consequences for the luckless victim are very serious indeed – unless he has the presence of mind to beat the Evil One…

A new miniature series of Eddie Lenihan's charming stories with fabulous illustrations by Alan Clarke. Counter display pack containing all three books will be availablePrice point makes them ideal for impulse purchase and tourist marketStriking illustrations make them stand out from the competition When Eddie Lenihan's Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic were first published in 2006, Alan Clarke's quirky illustrations perfectly complemented Eddie's take on the stories of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Fianna. Unavailable for several years and much sought after, these beautifully illustrated stories will now be available in a collection of three gift editions. This edition contains the stories 'Taoscán Mac Liath and the Magic Bees' and 'How the First Blackbird came to Ireland'. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.