'One to dip into over the holidays is the illustrated Ancient Folk Tales of Ireland, a pleasant surprise, full of good cheer and glee.' The Sunday Independent

‘.. this book is a sheer delight... brought to life with the impish and wonderful illustrations by Paul Bolger. This is a wee gem of a book.’ Galway Advertiser

' ...a collection of Douglas Hyde's Irish Folk Tales, and fascinating tales they are too, ideal for reading aloud to a thoughtful child of five plus... ' The Irish Independent

' ...beautifully illustrated by Waterford native Paul Bolger to bring these stories to life for a new generation of children.' Woman’s Way

Title: Ancient Folk Tales of Ireland

Illustrator: Paul Bolger

Author: Based on the stories collected by Douglas Hyde

ISBN: 978-0-9560163-3-1

Format: Hardback

Extent: 160 pages

Illustrations: 114 full colour and 56 line drawings

Size: 252mm X 196mm

RRP: €19.99

Jacket: Full Colour with Laminate finish.

Publication date: 15th of October 2009

Beautifully illustrated collection of Irish folk tales based on the stories collected by Douglas Hyde, Ireland’s first President, over 120 years ago from traditional storytellers beside the fire.

With an introduction by Douglas Hyde’s grandson Douglas Hyde Sealy; ‘the few changes that have been made are designed to make these versions as welcome to the youthful readers of today as they were to the listeners of long ago.’

The perfect storybook present for children of all ages.

Available in all good bookshops now.