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Lenihan, Eddie

Eddie Lenihan is a living legend to all who remember being entranced when his 'Ten Minute Tales' were first broadcast on RTE. Originally from Brosna, Co.Kerry he now lives in Crusheen, Co.Clare. He remains Ireland's greatest living seanchaí and tours constantly, not only in Ireland but in the USA and Europe, bringing Irish traditional tales to as wide an audience as possible. A celebrated author of many books, he is also a lecturer and collector of ancient Irish tales, myths and legends.

To visit Eddie's website, please click the underlined link: Eddie Lenihan.

Fionn Mac Cumhail's Amazing Stories When Eddie Lenihan's 'Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic' were first published in 2006, Alan Clarke's quirky illustrations perfectly complemented Eddie's take on the stories of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Fianna. Unavailable for several years and much sought after, these beautifully illustrated stories will now be available in a collection of three gift editions. This edition contains the stories 'Fionn and the Mermaids' and 'The Strange Case of Seán na Súl'. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic. €7.99

Fionn Mac Cumhail's Epic Adventures When Eddie Lenihan's 'Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic' were first published in 2006, Alan Clarke's quirky illustrations perfectly complemented Eddie's take on the stories of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Fianna. Unavailable for several years and much sought after, these beautifully illustrated stories will now be available in a collection of three gift editions. This edition contains the stories 'Taoscán Mac Liath and the Magic Bees' and 'How the First Blackbird came to Ireland'. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic. €7.99

Gruesome Irish Tales for Children Terrifying tales for those kids who can handle them... €12.99

In the Tracks of the West Clare Railway A portrait of bygone times when the railway breathed life into West Clare. €14.99

Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic 'Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic' is a collection of marvellous stories by seanchaí Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic. €14.99

The Devil Is An Irishman A collection of stories recounting Irish encounters with the Devil. €12.99

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