These lively and entertaining traditional folk tales from Ireland's Garden County are vividly retold by local storyteller Brendan Nolan. Their origins lost in the mists of time, these30 stories from across Wicklow reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Wicklow has a rich and diverse collection of tales, from stories of battles and heroic
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The lake of lough neagh has made an appearance in more than a few tales of the irish mythology. Being one of the twelve chief lakes that exist in ireland, it is easy to find the lough neagh highlighted in many of the folklore tales.
A folktale (also spelled folk tale) is a story or legend forming part of an oral tradition. Folktales are generally passed down from one generation to another and often take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told.
Wicklow is full of stories, from the farmer returned from market to find he was dead and buried, to the mysterious bird who turned into a beautiful wife long missing from the glens. In this rich collection of tales from the county, you may find the cure for baldness, or learn if it is wise to leave a sleeping army lie in rathdrum.
These lively and entertaining traditional folk tales from ireland's garden county are vividly retold by local storyteller brendan nolan. Their origins lost in the mists of time, these 30 stories from across wicklow reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people.
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As you drive through the beautiful historic town of wicklow, it is impossible not to be astounded by the staggering size of wicklow’s historic gaol; it’s high thick stonewalls echoing stories of its long and historic past. The walls seem to whisper of inmates, revolution and those fleeing hunger.
D espite the name of the publishers, 'wexford folk tales' author brendan nolan is quick to point out that his work is folklore and definitely not history.
There is a famous legend in scottish folklore that revolves around a selkie wife and her human lover. According to the tale, a man finds a female naked selkie on the seashore, so he steals her skin and compels her to become his wife.
He was a paid up member of the society of united irishmen and a dedicated rebel outstanding in arms, after the rebellion, before he was captured in 1798 and lodged in a wicklow gaol cell. Physically he a large and strong man who was popular with his comrades.
Folktales: tales from ireland -- how death came to ireland -- the village fool -- jack and the sheep's head -- when death comes -- lies -- the cold snap of '83 in thebes -- davy crockett and old bounce -- the cat with the wooden paw -- beating the storm -- the gregarious turtle -- the power of rich soil -- cornfields in arkansas -- anecdotes.
He is author of: phoenix park a history and guidebook now on its second edition, the irish companion barking mad: tales of liars, lovers, loonies and layabouts, dublin folk tales, wexford folk tales, wicklow folk tales, the little book of dublin and urban legends of dublin.
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The folklorist and now retired teacher from wicklow town mined the archive of the irish folklore commission for information. Daily digest newsletter today's news headlines, directly to your inbox.
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