The Dogs of Ireland: True Stories, Forgotten History, and Curious Trivia About Irish Dogs (Fascinating Books About Ireland)

DO YOU LOVE IRELAND AND ALL THINGS IRISH? DISCOVER THE REMARKABLE ROLE OF DOGS IN IRISH HISTORY, MYTH, AND CULTURE From the shaggy guardians of Celtic kings to the loyal pups of modern-day heroes, dogs have been Ireland’s faithful companions for thousands of years. LEARN ABOUT: 💚 Canine Companions of Irish Heroes – Nationalist hero Michael Collins’s beloved Kerry Blue Terrier, saints and their miracle-working dogs, and modern Irish pups who became national news. 🎨 Dogs in Irish Art and Literature – From medieval carvings to James Joyce’s “Garryowen,” discover how artists and writers immortalized man’s best friend. 🐾 Heroic Hounds of Legend – Meet Cú Chulainn’s mighty wolfhound, Fionn Mac Cool’s enchanted dogs Bran and Sceólan, and the terrifying fairy hound of Celtic myth. 📜 Ancient Dog Laws and Funny “Pooper Scooper” Rules – The surprising (and sometimes hilarious) dog laws of medieval Ireland under the Brehon Code. ⚔️ Dogs of Battle and Bravery – How Irish war hounds fought beside Viking raiders, inspired Norman knights, and helped Cromwell’s troops hunt wolves.