The fairy tales of Ireland--told in colorful lan guage, often concerning fanciful creatures and the humans who encounter .them--are among the most admired of any land. The sto ries in this volume represent a sampling of the many varieties of Irish folk tales, from treasure tales concerning "the good people" to amusements celebrating the quick-Witted and clever. Each has its own special sound and words, reflecting the unique lilt and dialect of a particular region of Ireland. (Translations have been supplied for some unfamiliar words, for those who require them.)

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The age-old charm of Irish folklore gives special sparkle to this collection of eight tongue-in-cheek tales. Wicked old hags, clever leprechauns, courageous tailors, evil giants and other characters come to life in such fanciful yarns as "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O"Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," ""The Old Hag"s Long Leather Bag," ""The Field of Boliauns," "The Sprightly Tailor," "The Giant"s Stairs," "The Bee, the Harp, the Mouse, and the Bum-Clock" and ""The Black Horse."" Reset in large, easy-to-read type, with six new illustrations by Thea Kliros, these beloved stories from the Emerald Isle will delight readers of any age with their warmth, whimsy and sly humor.

The Bee, the Harp, the Mouse, and the Bum-Clock 

The Sprightly Tailor

Conal and Donal and Taig

The Black Horse 

The Field of Boliauns

Hudden and Dudden and Donald O"Neary

The Old Hag"s Long Leather Bag

The Giant"s Stairs