MORE SAMPLES! from A TRIO OF IRISH TALES

Terrific Reader Reviews for A Trio of Irish Tales, including one suggesting that it be released in audio form.  That is part of the plan.  No question but to answer that desire with two more audio snippets for you to enjoy... Thank you everyone for the kind words!

"The Shadow by the Gate" from A Trio of Irish Tales by Judith Cullen (Sample)

"The Oak" from A Trio of Irish Tales by Judith Cullen (Sample)

Production (c) 2013 by Judith Cullen

And if you are in the Puget Sound area, you can hear the author read live from this book, and from her up-coming Reflections from The Golden Wheel.

Saturday, March 23rd at 2pm (60-90 minutes)
Mason United Methodist Church
2710 North Madison Street in the Proctor District

The event is free to the public, and you are always welcome to leave a tip here on the blog via the widget in the right hand margin. Check back on Saint Patrick's Day for a free audio download of Irish Poems by some great Irish poets to celebrate the day.

OCTOBER 9: "The Rock of the Candle"



The actual Carrigogunnell Castle Ruin near Limerick


There's nothing that says "happy spookable month" like a story with an angry hag in it.  Coincidently, about 50% of Irish legends contain such a powerful, unsightly character.It is important to note that they are not always angry, and as frequently  are the source of great wisdom as they are the bane of the citizenry. 

Today's post comes from the folktales of T. Crofton Croker (1798-1854), which can be found many places, among them in a collection by Dover Publications titled Irish Fairy Legends.  It just goes to show you: be careful what you look at, and never leave home without your thrice enchanted magic cap!

The Rock of the Candle by T. Crofton Croker

Recording (c) Judith Cullen 2012
NOT for Commerical Use