A History of Irish Magic

This is non-fiction, it's an exhaustive history of magic in Ireland from the earliest of times., which is quite an undertaking, ambitious barely covers the scope of it. This lovely paperback edition has a clear layout, decent sized font and an excellent cover by artist Cormac Figgis.

This history is chronological, with thirty-odd pages discussing the pre-Christian era. Although I would have loved to see more, what is presented is excellent. The book explores Irish folk magic, including Norse influences, which I am pleased to see included. While there is a good section on the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods,… show more.