Banshees, beasts, and brides from the sea: Irish tales of the supernatural

by Bob Curran

Book by Curran, Bob

Genres: Folklore, Mythology

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

About the author

BOB CURRAN is an educational psychologist in Coleraine University. His interests are broad-ranging but are focused especially on history and story. He has written several books, including The Field Guide to Irish Fairies, The Wolfhound Guide to the Shamrock, Creatures of Celtic Myth, The Truth about the Leprechaun.

Reviews

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable offering from lecturer Bob Curran. A wide ranging collection of Irish based stories as told by natives of relevant counties. A good introduction to the subject for those interested in folklore.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh a whim I thought I'd read about Irish folklore (I loved Irish literature somuch). It is absolutely fascinating! I can't get enough. Unfortunately, we have a tiny library and I can't find anything about Irish folklore so I have to wait until I have extra money to spend on all the books I want :(

[Nancy Lorenzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely delightful. A trip through a dream of old Ireland, complete with the Gentry and the Devil his own self. Read for a short vacation into another time and place.