The Táin

The Táin

The story of The Táin (cattle raid) is well known, but this new version of the tale makes the story accessible to younger readers. Re-told by Celtic scholar Liam Mac Uistin, the story is revealed to the reader in easily-understood language that brings the famous tale...
Winners of “Fairy Tales and Fables” Competition

Winners of “Fairy Tales and Fables” Competition

Thanks to all of the teachers and student teachers who entered our competition with O’Brien Press for a copy of “The O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends” by Úna Leavy. It was a great success with 106 entries. Many thanks to O’Brien Press for sponsoring...
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Flashcards to help with the teaching of the classic L. Frank Baum story of the Wizard of Oz, including all of the main characters and ideas in the story. (.pdf file 3.27MB) Download File Watch the classic clip of Judy Garland singing “Somewhere Over the...
St. Brigid’s Cloak

St. Brigid’s Cloak

Short Powerpoint Presentation telling the story of St. Brigid’s Cloak. Source: Shaygirl (.ppt file 628KB) Download File