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Eithne Massey

Eithne Massey has written many books for both adults and children, mainly based on the legends of Ireland. Her adaptation of the award-winning movie The Secret of Kells is set in the time of the early Viking raids; The Silver Stag of Bunratty and Where the Stones Sing are set in Norman Ireland and Blood Brother, Swan Sister at the time of the Battle of Clontarf. All blend together historical detail with myths, legends and folklore, resulting in stories which will appeal to “young readers who enjoy an adventure with well-rounded characters and a touch of magic and history” (www.childrensbooksireland.ie).

  • Legendary Ireland - A Journey through Celtic Places and Myths

  • Printed in stunning duotone throughout, Legendary Ireland is a beautiful guide to where Ireland's great legends are based, as well as a retelling of those legends.

  • Legendary Ireland - Myths and Legends of Ireland

  • pdf-logoDownload The Fall of Oisín

Best-Loved Irish Legends

  • Audiobook: The Salmon of Knowledge - read by Aoife McMahon. Part 1:
  • Audiobook: The Salmon of Knowledge - read by Aoife McMahon. Part 2:

Teaching Resources: free to view and download

Tomi - Tomi Reichental's Holocaust Story

  • pdf-logoDownload Teaching Guides: Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Blood Brother, Swan Sister - 1014 Clontarf; A Battle Begins

  • pdf-logoDownload Teaching Guides: Teaching guide to the book by Liz Morris

Where the Stones Sing

  • pdf-logoDownload Teaching Guides: Teaching guide to the novel by Peter Heaney.

The Silver Stag of Bunratty

  • pdf-logoDownload Teaching Guides: Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

The Secret of Kells

The Dreaming Tree

  • pdf-logoDownload Teaching Guides: Teaching guide, class project and activities by Peter Heaney

  • pdf-logoDownload Activity sheets: A very quick introduction to Brazil: history, economy, nature

  • pdf-logoDownload Activity sheets: All about chocolate in Brazil.

  • pdf-logoDownload Activity sheets: Recipe for Chocolate Fridge Cake