County Antrim, home to the Giant's Causeway, has a rich heritage of
myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of
traditional tales from across the county. Featured here are stories of
well-known figures from Irish folklore, including Conal Cearnach, with
his association to Dunseverick Castle, and Deirdre of the Sorrows, whose
mournful plight is linked to the rock at Ballycastle, known as Carraig
Usnach. Here you will also find tales of lesser-known Antrim characters
such as the heroic outlaw Naoise O'Haughan and local lad Cosh-a-Day,
along with fantastical accounts of mythical creatures, including the
mermaid of Portmuck, the banshee of Shane's Castle, and the ghostly
goings-on in Belfast.These stories bring to life the county's varied
landscape, from its lofty mountains to its fertile lowlands and dramatic
coastline.