The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales

The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales gathers stories from across Ireland, arranging them around the island’s thirty-two counties. The collection draws on The History Press’s county-based Folk Tales series, bringing together accounts shaped by local customs, beliefs and dialects.

Its stories include banshees, púcas, changelings, fairies and leprechauns, alongside giants, vampires and witches. Told in a conversational style that retains the flavour of oral storytelling, these tales range from local legends to fables rooted in Ireland’s varied traditions. The anthology offers a broad picture of Irish folklore through stories associated with particular places and communities, while preserving the distinctive voices and regional character that give each county’s material its identity.