The Crock of Gold

A wise and beautiful fairytale for grown-ups, considered one of the greatest novels in the Irish comic tradition

In the centre of the pine wood called Coilla Doraca there lived not long ago two Philosophers. They were wiser than anything else in the world except the Salmon who lies in the pool of Glyn Cagny into which the nuts of knowledge fall from the hazel bush on its bank. He, of course, is the most profound of living creatures, but the two Philosophers are next to him in wisdom . . .

This quirky, original classic is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest novels in the Irish comic tradition. Fantasy, satire, and delicious humor propel the magical narrative through a world peopled by policemen, philosophers, tinkers, and leprechauns. Yet, the intent of it is all is serious. Or is it? Delve into this mystical fairytale world and rediscover a hidden gem by a great author of the past.