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Book Synopsis Claddagh - the last Irish legend by : Lex van der Hoeven
Download or read book Claddagh - the last Irish legend written by Lex van der Hoeven and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-10-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient verse, sent by person or persons unknown. Within 100 hours, Oscar van Dam's life is turned upside down. A meeting with a mysterious woman, a hidden past, a mysterious legacy and an unexpected future. Oscar's quest takes him to the west of Ireland and on a journey through the history of the ancient Celts. As the plot thickens, past, present and future merge. Oscar van Dam: the unsuspecting hero of the last Irish legend.
Book Synopsis The Story of the Claddagh Ring by : Sean McMahon
Download or read book The Story of the Claddagh Ring written by Sean McMahon and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and modern lore of the traditional Irish love-ring.
Book Synopsis The Claddagh Ring by : Malachy McCourt
Download or read book The Claddagh Ring written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2003-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of the Claddagh ring, a timeless symbol of friendship, loyalty, and love formed by two clasped hands and worn by millions in Ireland and around the world. He celebrates this beloved Irish cultural icon through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent incidents. The titular bauble-a pair of hands clasping a crowned heart with the motto "Let love and friendship reign"--is a traditional Irish emblem passed from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, exchanged by betrothed couples or given to friends, and worn by Queen Victoria, Jennifer Aniston and the rock band U2. McCourt ... is wary of the subject's potential to evoke "dreary sentimentality, enough to make a person vomit," but he steadies himself and gives a pleasant rundown of associated lore-a classic Irish mixture of improbable legend and historical tragedy. -Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Danny Boy written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling Irish-American author Malachy McCourt takes a fascinating historical look at the traditional folk song, Danny Boy, discovering its origin, lyricist, and the moving heritage that has grown around it. Everyone can hum this haunting Irish ballad that inevitably brings a tear to the eye. The most requested Irish song, it has been recorded by a variety of performers ranging from Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Kate Smith to the Pogues. The complete story of this moving tune has been shrouded in mystery until now. Where did "Danny Boy" originate, who actually wrote the lyrics, and is it even Irish? Acclaimed novelist, actor, memoirist, screenwriter, playwright, and raconteur, Malachy McCourt, turns his Irish eye to the song's complex history and myths in an eloquent ode to this classic. He traces the evolution of the music, which is one of more than 100 songs composed to the very same tune, including the familiar "Londonderry Air," and explores the enduring mystique of "Danny Boy" in an unforgettable tribute that brilliantly weaves history with folklore.
Book Synopsis An Illuminated Celtic Book of Days by : Louis Da Paor
Download or read book An Illuminated Celtic Book of Days written by Louis Da Paor and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of days features the illuminated poetry and prose of the Celts. Each new month brings another ancient Celtic symbol, with an explanation of its importance for the days to come.
Book Synopsis A Galway Fairytale by : Caitriona Sweeney
Download or read book A Galway Fairytale written by Caitriona Sweeney and published by O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of A Dublin Fairytale will be enchanted by this modern take on the Hansel and Gretel fairytale set in modern-day Galway.
Download or read book Anam Cara written by John O'Donohue and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it." —Deepak Chopra John O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as: Light is generous The human heart is never completely born Love as ancient recognition The body is the angel of the soul Solitude is luminous Beauty likes neglected places The passionate heart never ages To be natural is to be holy Silence is the sister of the divine Death as an invitation to freedom
Book Synopsis Celtic History & Mythology for Kids: Explore Timeless Tales, Characters, History, & Legendary Stories from The Celts : (Ireland, Scotland, Great Britain, Wales) by : History Brought Alive
Download or read book Celtic History & Mythology for Kids: Explore Timeless Tales, Characters, History, & Legendary Stories from The Celts : (Ireland, Scotland, Great Britain, Wales) written by History Brought Alive and published by History Brought Alive. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into "Celtic History & Mythology" with this Captivating Book! As the pages turn, readers will be captivated by epic battles, quests for hidden treasures, and encounters with extraordinary creatures. Through vivid storytelling, history and beautiful tales this book transports children to the misty hills, lush forests, and mystical realms. Here they will meet legends like Cú Chulainn, the valiant warrior and ancient deities, such as Danu, the mother goddess, and Lugh, the god of light and skill. The book not only delves into mythology but it also highlights the culture, facts and the amazing history of the Celts. Here is a small peek inside of what you will discover inside: Exploring the Celtic Timeline, from Ancient Legends to Modern Wonders Epic Heroes & Enchanting Legends: The Children of Lir, Cú Chulainn, Finn MacCool, Oisín, and many more Magical Rhythms & Toe-Tapping Beats: Celtic Music and Dance Mighty Deities & Enchanting Tales: Discover The Celtic Gods & Goddesses Explore Famous Celtic Landmarks - Stonehenge, Blarney Castle, The Cliffs of Moher and more Celtic Art & Symbols - Trinity Knot, Celtic Love Knot, Claddagh and more Celtic Mythical Creatures, Fairies & Pixies, Banshees, Leprechauns and more Exploring Celtic Culture Today in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany, Galicia, and Asturias And much, much more… Learn all about Celtic History & Mythology for Kids with This Book.
Book Synopsis Legend of the white eagles by : Hristo Santulov
Download or read book Legend of the white eagles written by Hristo Santulov and published by Europa Edizioni. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legend of the white eagles comes as an attempt to create a piece rich in story lines and adventure. Yet here too, we can hear a recognisable voice, art has no pretence, everyday life gently intertwines with the higher messages and the magic, nature is a beautifully inspiring helper of the wise while above all, quietly but almighty, is God’s love. The writing is very true to life and very colourful at the same time. The landscapes are so vivid that we can almost sense the fresh mountain breeze always accompanying the strong characters to remind them of hope and that is the main message, delicate and confident. Hristo Al. Santulov was born on Oct 30th in the ancient town of Plovdiv (Philipopolis) in 1940. He is a young child during the harsh post-WWII years. Time and place made their mark on him. Young Hristo is fascinated by the vibrant fast developing town full of characters of all nationalities. Its famous seven hills are the home of numerous children’s games and dreams. But above all are the picturesque Rhodope mountains whispering their legends. That’s why his first book of fairy tales is called The Magy of the Mountains. Far from being autobiographical or moralizing, Hristo shares the deepest values, ideas and impressions, the beauty of places and people that preserved the child born to a family of illiterate parents that still remembers the hunger and the bread tickets of post-war times. This kid grows up to be a pater familias, a philosophy doctor, an entrepreneur and a writer in his eighties, as fresh in his mind and tales as the mountain breeze he loves to describe so much.
Book Synopsis Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland by : Malachy McCourt
Download or read book Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2004-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the successful tradition of Thomas Cahill's modern-day classic, How the Irish Saved Civilization, here is an authoritative and completely engaging one-volume account of Irish history by County Limerick native, gifted storyteller, and bestselling author Malachy McCourt. Its pages are populated with figures from myth, legend, ancient history, and current events, from Cu Chulainn and Brian Boru to Oliver Cromwell, James Joyce, Lady Gregory, Gerry Adams, and Sinead O'Connor—some beloved, some controversial, but all with an undeniable influence on the course of Irish history and in turn, the history of the modern world. McCourt proves an irresistible guide on this vivid tour through the colorful and turbulent history of the Emerald Isle, from the Celtic settlements, through Viking and British occupations, modern troubles and struggle for independence. He also offers fresh insights on the country's cultural contributions to folklore, literature, art, music, and cuisine.
Book Synopsis The House of Joshua by : Mary Kathryn Donachy
Download or read book The House of Joshua written by Mary Kathryn Donachy and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating book introduces you to a loving, fascinating family and a special way of life. You will laugh and cry as you experience life with the family and friends of Joshua McCracken. You will find that it will leave you with a hunger for more. Mary Kathryn Donachy will capture your interest as well as your heart and leave you anxiously awaiting the unfolding saga of The House of Joshua.Paula J. Reichert Raising teenagers has never been easy, even in Pennsylvania in the 1800s. But this family relies on their faith, determination, and dreams of the future to survive the physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles they face. This is a saga of the McCracken family, led by Joshua and Mary Kathryn, who lead their children with love and dependence on their own individual faith and personal convictions. On their journey, they meet new friends and new opportunities. There are the crises of young love, dealing with scars of the past, as well as a perilous blizzard. We meet Indians and runaway slaves and learn about tanning and ice harvesting. This is a great page-turner. I couldnt wait to see what happened next.Daniel C. Brown
Book Synopsis When Light Breaks by : Patti Callahan Henry
Download or read book When Light Breaks written by Patti Callahan Henry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry delivers a novel that explores the power of lasting love through the connected stories of two women from opposite sides of the sea. Twenty-seven-year-old Kara Larson is bogged down in the stress of planning her elaborate wedding to a professional golfer. Still, to fulfill the requirements of the Palmetto Pointe Junior Society, she makes time in her busy schedule to visit an elderly woman at a nursing home facility. Soon she finds herself mesmerized by the singsong Irish lilt of ninety-six-year-old Maeve Mahoney as Maeve recounts the rambling story of her first love back in Ireland. Or, Kara begins to wonder, is she really retelling an ancient tale of myth and legend? Waiting for the story to unfold in bits and pieces, and trying to discern the underlying truth, Kara is drawn in—and driven to remember her own first love: childhood neighbor Jack Sullivan. Gradually she realizes that before she embarks on her new life, she must find out how her own story—with Jack—will end. “About all the things that make us worthy as human beings—integrity, honesty, and living the life you are meant to live.…A triumph!”—Dorothea Benton Frank “A passionate, unforgettable novel of self-discovery, regret, and the illuminating power of love.”—Mary Alice Monroe
Book Synopsis A Holiday in Connemara by : Stephen Lucius Gwynn
Download or read book A Holiday in Connemara written by Stephen Lucius Gwynn and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Galway Bay Folk Tales by : Marina Wild
Download or read book Galway Bay Folk Tales written by Marina Wild and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the saints of the Dark Ages to modern-day sinners, Galway Bay is the source of some of Ireland’s most magical tales. In this book local storyteller Rab Fulton takes the reader through Galway’s past, recalling the myths and legend’s that shaped the area’s history – from the quarrelsome giants who in their rage created the Aran Isles to the corpse that flew through the air at the very first Galway Arts Festival.Also featuring tales of magic swans, miraculous nuns, a city beneath the waves and a cannibal king, this is a great companion for any visit to the county, for fascinating days out and finding exciting treasure on your doorstep.
Book Synopsis The Last Conquest of Ireland (perhaps) by : John Mitchel
Download or read book The Last Conquest of Ireland (perhaps) written by John Mitchel and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Modern History of Celtic Jewellery by : Stephen Walker
Download or read book The Modern History of Celtic Jewellery written by Stephen Walker and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the recovery after the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s to the booming Celtic Tiger of the 1990s, a revival of the ancient traditions of Celtic jewelry have become a part of how the Irish, as well as the Scots, Welsh and other Celts have expressed their cultural identity. Usually the story of this tradition focuses on very old prototypes, the museum pieces turned up by archaeologists or the legend of the original Claddagh ring. In our imagination, we connect the popular Celtic jewelry of today with the distant past. But that link with the ancient style was very much influenced by what others had done in more recent history. The story of is told by four authors. Tara Kelly writes of the early Celtic Revival manufacture of facsimiles of medieval Irish metalwork in Victorian Dublin and how the success of that enterprise lead to historical Celtic jewellery to become iconic symbols of Irish identity. Mairi MacArthur tells the story of Alexander and Euphemia Ritchie who created the foundation for modern Scottish Celtic jewellery on the Isle of Iona in the early 20th century. Aidan Breen, himself a pioneer of the late 20th century Celtic Renaissance, recalls his career beginning with an apprenticeship with Dublin silversmiths which trained him in the traditions of the older Celtic Revival. Stephen Walker, craftsman and collector, brings the story together as it spans 150 years, from Scottish pebble jewellery to the innovative modern Celtic creations of the Arts and Crafts Movement. 69 color photographs and 29 black and white illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by : Joseph Dunn
Download or read book The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge written by Joseph Dunn and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1914 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
