Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country.
This stunning gift book is a feast for the eyes for Manchán fans of all ages..
Discover the dobharchú or Water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow Cailcheir of Sligo\'s Keash Caves; the Burren\'s ollphéist or great serpent; the Caoránach or hairy worm of Lough Derg; the one-eyed salmon of Ballyshannon; and the man wolves of Ossory, County Kilkenny, amongst many others.
Traveling province by province through Ireland, Manchán outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside.
Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country