Merrion Press 🔖has just publisheda new book byCormac K.H. O'Malley & Patrick J. Mahoney
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THE ENCHANTED BAY Tales and Legends from Ernie O'Malley's Irish Folklore
Collection Cormac K.H. O'Malley & Patrick J. Mahoney
A captivating compilation of Irish folk tales collected by revolutionary leader Ernie O’Malley and transcribed by his son Cormac
.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.
Centred on O’Malley’s native Clew Bay and its environs, 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 Gobán 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.
Hardback • €22.99 •
256 pages • 234 mm x 153 mm • 9781785375286
Merrion Press 🔖has just publisheda new book byCormac K.H. O'Malley & Patrick J. Mahoney
OUT NOW
THE ENCHANTED BAY Tales and Legends from Ernie O'Malley's Irish Folklore
Collection Cormac K.H. O'Malley & Patrick J. Mahoney
A captivating compilation of Irish folk tales collected by revolutionary leader Ernie O’Malley and transcribed by his son Cormac
.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.
Centred on O’Malley’s native Clew Bay and its environs, 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 Gobán 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.
Hardback • €22.99 •
256 pages • 234 mm x 153 mm • 9781785375286
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
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