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The Enchanted Bay: Tales and Legends from Ernie O'Malley's Irish Folklore Collection

The Enchanted Bay: Tales and Legends from Ernie O'Malley's Irish Folklore Collection

Mahoney, Patrick J.
O'Malley, Cormac K. H.

Hardcover

Mythology & FolkloreIrish History

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ISBN10: 1785375288
ISBN13: 9781785375286
Publisher: Merrion Press
Published: Dec 3 2024
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.31 Depth: 9.32
Language: English
It is a little-known fact that Ernie O' Malley, renowned for his role in Ireland's revolutionary struggle, was also a passionate collector of Irish folklore. Centered on O' Malley's native Clew Bay and its environs and transcribed by his son Cormac, The Enchanted Bay is a rich tapestry of tales that showcases the enduring power of the oral tradition in Ireland. From the entertaining exploits of the Gobá n Saor, mythical master builder, to the Clare Island man who married a selkie, this collection offers a glimpse into the heart of Irish storytelling. A testament to O' Malley's multifaceted legacy, several of the stories in this compilation were gathered while he travelled Ireland as an IRA organiser. The insights he gained through folklore collecting would later inform his ambitious project of recording testimonies from former comrades, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in the preservation of Irish history and culture. The tales in these pages maintain the unique voices of local communities, conjuring an arcane, fascinating world that is slipping further from memory.

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