The Year in Ireland

by Kevin Danaher

Book by Danaher, Kevin

Genres: Ireland, History, Spirituality, Paganism, Folklore, Irish Literature, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Kevin Danaher (Irish, Caoimhín Ó Danachair) was a prominent Irish folklorist with a special interest in ethnography and military history.

Danaher is the author of 10 books about Irish traditional customs and beliefs, the best known of which are The Year in Ireland, In Ireland Long Ago, and Folktales from the Irish Countryside. A respected scholar, Danaher published more than 200 articles in academic journals.

Reviews

[Maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read my review at Celtic Scholar Reviews and Opinions

[Jenneine · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this encyclopedia of interesting/historical irish customs! i particularly appreciate the mention made to variations of festivals held in particular localities.

[Amanda B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book to learn all the crazy customs that Irish and Irish-American people don't observe any more because people kept dying!

[Lilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone interested in Ireland's festivals and celebrations! Indispensable!