Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland

In this lively anthology of Irish myth and folklore, listeners travel across mist‑shrouded hills, shimmering lakes and ancient forts, meeting kings, clever shepherds, shape‑shifting giants and wise old crones. The tales weave together humor, moral tests and a deep love of the Emerald Isle’s tangled landscape, offering a window into the storytelling tradition that has survived for centuries.

The opening story follows the only son of the king of Erin, whose curiosity leads him to a desolate hillside where a giant from Loch Léin challenges him to a game of cards. After two astonishing victories that bring home golden‑horned cattle, a blind sage warns the prince that the giant’s generosity hides a darker price. Still, the young king‑son cannot resist the lure of the mysterious opponent, setting the stage for a perilous bargain that will test his courage and wits.