Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers
‘In the stories which follow I hope that the rivers will speak to you.’

Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. They have shaped the landscape, history, folkore and mythology of the island. And have inspired legends, tales, songs and poetry.

Beginning with the Liffey in the east and travelling clockwise around the country to end with the Boyne, Where the Waters Flow tells the histories, tales and legends of fifteen of Ireland’s best-known rivers.

Richly illustrated with historic engravings, wildlife drawings and photographs, old and new.
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Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers
‘In the stories which follow I hope that the rivers will speak to you.’

Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. They have shaped the landscape, history, folkore and mythology of the island. And have inspired legends, tales, songs and poetry.

Beginning with the Liffey in the east and travelling clockwise around the country to end with the Boyne, Where the Waters Flow tells the histories, tales and legends of fifteen of Ireland’s best-known rivers.

Richly illustrated with historic engravings, wildlife drawings and photographs, old and new.
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Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers

Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers

by Eithne Massey
Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers

Where the Waters Flow: The stories and lore of Ireland's rivers

by Eithne Massey

Overview

‘In the stories which follow I hope that the rivers will speak to you.’

Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. They have shaped the landscape, history, folkore and mythology of the island. And have inspired legends, tales, songs and poetry.

Beginning with the Liffey in the east and travelling clockwise around the country to end with the Boyne, Where the Waters Flow tells the histories, tales and legends of fifteen of Ireland’s best-known rivers.

Richly illustrated with historic engravings, wildlife drawings and photographs, old and new.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781788494755
Publisher: Irish American Book Company
Publication date: 11/13/2025
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Liffey

Mesgegra and Buan

The Slaney

The Stolen Crown

The Three Sisters: the Barrow,the Nore and the Suir

Magic and Mad Bishops

The Lee and the Blackwater

The Fairies’ Tune

The Shannon

Sinann, Granddaughter of the Sea

The Corrib and the Moy

The Cailleach Builds a Steeple

The Foyle and the Erne

The Golden Apples of Lough Erne

The Bann and the Lagan

The Horse’s Tail

The Boyne

The Foster Child of Aonghus

Bibliography

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