An Irish Folklore Treasury: A Selection of Old Stories, Ways and Wisdom from the School's Collection

by John Creedon

Overview

In this people’s history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools’ Collection. This treasure trove of old stories, ways and wisdom, which could have been lost for ever, was collected by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide project set up in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore.

Published here for the first time, this ‘best of’ selection includes chapters on ghost stories, agriculture, forgotten trades, schooling and pastimes. The result is an incredible arc of folk history that tells us about ourselves and how we lived long ago.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780717194223
Publisher:	Gill Books
Publication date:	01/12/2023
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	585,610
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

John Creedon is a broadcaster with RTÉ Radio as host of The John Creedon Show. He has also presented multiple television series on RTÉ of road trips across Ireland showcasing Ireland’s history and geography, along with some lesser-known stories of the areas he visits. He lives in Cork.