Farrelly’s Field Guide to Irish Faerie Folk

by John Farrelly

Immerse yourself in the world of Ireland's ancient magic.

Drawing on the faded pages of his great-granduncle Fantasius's notebooks, John Farrelly reveals the secrets of the Irish Faerie folk. From legendary beings like banshees and shape-shifting pookas to the watchful skeagh shee and the ferocious dobhar-chú, this field guide tells you everything you need to know about the creatures of Irish folklore and where to find them.

A compendium of Ireland's most astonishing mythical beings.

80 pages, Hardcover

Published December 21, 2024

About the author

John Farrelly is a specialist psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience in relationship counselling and is one of Ireland’s leading experts in the area of marriage and family.

He is a former director of counselling with ACCORD, Ireland’s largest relationship counselling agency, and is now clinical director of Achieve Balance Counselling Service

Reviews

[Selena Reiss · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good starting point but nothing on the Aos Sì

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have eaten this up as a kid. There are so many uncommon fairies in this book. That said while I know it was alot of research I would have liked a mention of a grey lady or a few other common types. the duchas school record is a great place to get fairy stories. I'm off to read a few more as this book has given me a good taster.

[Eoin O'Callaghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book detailing the various different types of Irish fairies.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how rich our folklore is; this was an absorbing read. Well-written with great illustrations.