Presents a history and description of Ireland, as well as geographical, political, and cultural information.

From A to Z, Ireland is presented in poetry, prose, and illustrations. Topics include Blarney Stone, Finn McCool, fairy rings, and shamrocks.

A magical collection of twenty classic Irish fairy tales by one of Ireland's greatest writers, the Nobel Prize-winning W. B. Yeats - with intricate, traditional illustrations throughout by P. J. Lynch.These short, carefully selected stories are told with humour and warmth, drawing on the glorious storytelling tradition of Ireland.With enchanting portrayals of witches, fairies, giants, pixies, hobgoblins and people of the otherworld, plus a notes section...

Join Jack and Annie as they research leprechauns and Irish folklore and find out the facts behind the fiction.

In order to cure her ailing pig, an Irish widow agrees to give a strange woman whatever she wants and then the widow must guess the woman's name or give up her baby.

Discusses the festivals and holidays of Jamaica and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.

Describes the geography, people, history, and industry of Ireland.

An old woman complains about all the housework she has to do, but when some fairies come to help her she finds that they are more trouble than they are worth.