Description: Widely regarded as a classic book on the subject, this charming work by a noted scholar explores the diversity of folk customs and traditional ways of doing things in rural Ireland, from early Celtic migrations through centuries of English and Scottish influence, up to the sudden appearance of mechanization. Readers will learn about such essentials as thatching a roof, churning butter, cultivating and harvesting crops, making pots and pans, building furniture and fences, and more, as well as the traditions and customs associated with weddings, wakes, festivals, funerals, and other aspects of Irish country life. Over 400 illustrations enhance the text. Of immense value to students of archaeology and folklore, this book will also charm general readers with its readable style and accessibility.

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