Weird Ireland: A History of Ancient Mysteries, Fantastic Folklore, and Urban Legends Across the Emerald Isle

*Includes pictures
*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts and newspaper reports
*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
*Includes a table of contents

Ireland has a rich folklore. Everyone knows about the fairy folk and leprechauns and many have heard of the fearsome banshee. There are also the usual ghost stories found in every old land. The stranger side of the Emerald Isle goes much deeper than that, however, with tales of phantom armies marching through the sky, sea monsters swimming in the waters around the island, and stories of strange powers and dark magic.

Indeed, these tales are not consigned to the past; many unexplained occurrences continue to happen, even today. Here is a sampling of some of Ireland's odder aspects Ireland. Hopefully, it will inspire readers to learn more about Ireland’s mysterious past and unusual present, and perhaps get readers to visit Ireland themselves.

Weird Ireland: A History of Ancient Mysteries, Fantastic Folklore, and Urban Legends Across the Emerald Isle is part of an ongoing series by Sean McLachlan and Charles River Editors that includes Weird Scotland, Mysterious London, and more. This book offers a sampling of strange, unexplained, and just plain odd stories from Ireland that have fascinated people in and around the region for centuries. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Weird Ireland like never before.

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• The Great Book of Ireland: Interesting Stories, Irish History & Random Facts About Ireland (History & Fun Facts 1)
• In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English
• 101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle
• Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland (complete: First & Second Series)
• The Story of the Irish Race: A Popular History of Ireland
• Medieval Ireland: The History and Legacy of the Irish during the Middle Ages
• A Concise History of Ireland
• The Ghosts of Ireland: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the Emerald Isle
• THE STORY WE CARRY IN OUR BONES