Ruth Marshall 
Limerick Folk Tales 

County Limerick is a place of kings and commoners. It is where Donn Fírinne, king of the Munster fairies, is said to have once roamed and where Sean na Scuab, a poor broom seller from the wrong side of the river, was chosen to be mayor of the city. It is a land filled with stories, poetry, music and drama. In these pages you can read about Sionainn, who was carried away by the flowing waters of the River Shannon; the bright and beautiful goddess Áine, the fairy queen, who knits the earth’s green mantle below Lough Gur; Finn Mac Cool and his band of warri ors, the Fianna; the wise woman Joan Grogan and her ingenious cures; foolish Tadhg who outwitted a gang of thieves; and the poet-magician, Gearóid Iarla, on his horse with silver shoes. In this unique collection, storyteller Ruth Marshall recounts tales of mystery, music and magic from across the rich tapestry of the folklore of County Limerick.

About the author

Following her passion for keeping stories alive, Ruth has worked with all ages and abilities, from junior infants to retired older people. She taught creative writing for five years at ALFA Raheen Wood Steiner Secondary, and currently facilitates writing and personal development groups for adults. She believes in the healing power of the spoken word and derives great satisfaction from seeing others access their creativity and grow into more of who they really are.