num_pages: 160
description: Gallons of Guinness, massive malarkey, vast views: Ireland embraces all these, and more. Over the centuries, this green and vibrant land has established itself as one of the world’s most captivating countries, forging a legacy of huge economic and artistic value. This entry in the Companion series sweeps through the Emerald Isle, offering a look at its history, culture, myth, and folklore. There are Irish jokes, old and new, and answers to such whimsical questions as why W.B. Yeats claimed he could see fairies; just how tricky it is to kiss the Blarney Stone; and which goddess tried to reclaim Ireland for the pagan gods. 
language: English
title: The Irish Companion
titlecomplete: The Irish Companion
ratings_count: 8
series: Companion
publisher: Think Books