Wolf-Men and Water Hounds : The Myths, Monsters and Magic of Ireland by Manchan Magan

Wolf-Men and Water Hounds : The Myths, Monsters and Magic of Ireland by Manchan MaganUncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchan 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. Discover the dobharchu or water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow Cailcheir of Sligo's Keash Caves; the Burren's

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