Irish Fairy Tales

Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of traditional Irish folk tales compiled and retold by James Stephens. The book includes stories of fairies, leprechauns, banshees, and other mythical creatures that are deeply ingrained in Irish folklore. The tales are set in various locations across Ireland, from the rolling hills of the countryside to the bustling streets of Dublin. Each story is rich with vivid imagery and descriptive language, transporting readers to a world of magic and wonder. The book is a celebration of Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition and offers a glimpse into the country’s cultural heritage. It is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or Irish history and culture.Fionn got his first training among women. There is no wonder in that, for it is the pup’s mother teaches it to fight, and women know that fighting is a necessary art although men pretend there are others that are better. These were the women druids, Bovmall and Lia Luachra.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.