Book Review: A treasure trove of folk tales

Book Review: A treasure trove of folk tales
Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 - 19:00

  • The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales: Volume Two 
  • Extract: Inchiquin Lake: Never Disturb A Woman at Her Knitting
  • Editor/author: Ruth Marshall

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