Epic Ireland: An Atlas of Daring Adventures from Every County
Join master storyteller Kieran Fanning on a sweeping journey across all 32 counties, uncovering the extraordinary true stories that shaped our island’s past. From saints like Brigid of Kildare to sinners like William Burke from Tyrone, this is a book of rebels, pirates, soldiers and explorers. Meet Ireland’s first hangwoman, a tennis star who became a murderer, and a slave who fought his way to freedom and became a champion boxer. Wherever you are in Ireland, there’s a fascinating story, person and site to discover!
This beautifully presented gift book features maps and facts about all the locations and people mentioned, as well as a gorgeous full-page artwork to illustrate each story.
Author bio
Kieran Fanning is a writer and primary school teacher from Navan, Co. Meath. He holds a master’s degree in children’s literature and has a fascination for legendary Irish tales. He is also the author of Enchanted Ireland, Haunted Ireland and Solve It! (Gill Books) and Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Scholastic).
Alice Guidi is an Italian artist based in Milan, with a particular interest in folklore, mythology and ancient history.
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Epic Ireland: An Atlas of Daring Adventures from Every County
Epic Ireland: An Atlas of Daring Adventures from Every County
Join master storyteller Kieran Fanning on a sweeping journey across all 32 counties, uncovering the extraordinary true stories that shaped our island’s past. From saints like Brigid of Kildare to sinners like William Burke from Tyrone, this is a book of rebels, pirates, soldiers and explorers. Meet Ireland’s first hangwoman, a tennis star who became a murderer, and a slave who fought his way to freedom and became a champion boxer. Wherever you are in Ireland, there’s a fascinating story, person and site to discover!
This beautifully presented gift book features maps and facts about all the locations and people mentioned, as well as a gorgeous full-page artwork to illustrate each story.
Author bio
Kieran Fanning is a writer and primary school teacher from Navan, Co. Meath. He holds a master’s degree in children’s literature and has a fascination for legendary Irish tales. He is also the author of Enchanted Ireland, Haunted Ireland and Solve It! (Gill Books) and Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Scholastic).
Alice Guidi is an Italian artist based in Milan, with a particular interest in folklore, mythology and ancient history.
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Join master storyteller Kieran Fanning on a sweeping journey across all 32 counties, uncovering the extraordinary true stories that shaped our island’s past. From saints like Brigid of Kildare to sinners like William Burke from Tyrone, this is a book of rebels, pirates, soldiers and explorers. Meet Ireland’s first hangwoman, a tennis star who became a murderer, and a slave who fought his way to freedom and became a champion boxer. Wherever you are in Ireland, there’s a fascinating story, person and site to discover!
This beautifully presented gift book features maps and facts about all the locations and people mentioned, as well as a gorgeous full-page artwork to illustrate each story.
Author bio
Kieran Fanning is a writer and primary school teacher from Navan, Co. Meath. He holds a master’s degree in children’s literature and has a fascination for legendary Irish tales. He is also the author of Enchanted Ireland, Haunted Ireland and Solve It! (Gill Books) and Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Scholastic).
Alice Guidi is an Italian artist based in Milan, with a particular interest in folklore, mythology and ancient history.
