Darby O'Gill and the Crocks of Gold: And Other Irish Tales

by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh

Eight Irish tales about Darby O'Gill and his adventures with mournful ghosts, enchanted gold, fairies, and leprechauns.

172 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

About the author

Herminie Templeton Kavanagh was an Irish writer, most known for her short stories.

Reviews

[Brian P. McGlynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book that was way better than the movie. Loved the stories. Wish they would make a movie about the sound of the bells, very different from the Disney movie

[John Peel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read a book I enjoyed as much as this one. The stories are a sheer delight - witty, poignant and true to life. There's even a shiver of horror to them. These are the tales of an Ireland that probably never existed, but that we all believe in - leprechauns, ghosts, the Devil on the prowl, scolding wives, intoxicated husbands and lots and lots of trickery. Read it. Preferably now.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't be read in long sittings (or too short either - the stories aren't formatted like that). Definitely fun to read, and perhaps important to read since many legends of their kind are simply disappearing into the mist.