Irish Fairy TalesThe age-old charm of Irish folklore gives special sparkle to this collection of eight tongue-in-cheek tales. Wicked old hags, clever leprechauns, courageous tailors , evil giants and other characters come to life in such fanciful yarns as 'Conal and Donal and Taig,' ' The Black Horse,' and others. These fairy tales will delight readers of any age with their warmth, whimsy and sly humor. |
Contents
The Giants Stairs | 1 |
The Sprightly Tailor | 15 |
Conal and Donal and Taig | 21 |
The Black Horse | 31 |
The Field of Boliauns | 43 |
Hudden and Dudden and Donald ONeary | 49 |
The Old Hags Long Leather Bag | 61 |
The Giants Stairs | 77 |
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