There are many stories of the legendary Irish hero Finn MacCool, or Fionn mac Cumhaill. Liam Gerrard brings together some of the most well-known in this treasure-trove of Irish folk tales and short stories. Chief among them is the well-loved “Finn & The Scottish Giant”, telling the tale of how the Giant’s Causeway came into being.

Gerrard has adapted and edited over 40 short stories of Irish and Celtic folklore. So sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing the stories of the legends that have been passed down through generations over thousands of years. From ancient stories of warrior queens and heroic kings to tales of mythical creatures and fairy folk, this audiobook offers a fascinating insight into the vibrant and colorful world of Irish folklore.

You’ll be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the stunning landscapes of Ireland, as well as the deep-rooted traditions and beliefs that have shaped Irish culture, including the tales of Bran, Osian, Daniel O’Rourke, Cuchulain, and many more.

Contents:

1. The Fenians

2. The Birth of Finn

3. Finn’s Boyhood

4. The Coming of Finn

5. Finn and the Scottish Giant

6. The Story of Sadbh

7. The Birth of Bran

8. The Grateful Beasts

9. The Leprechaun or Fairy Shoemaker

10. Daniel O’Rourke

11. The Three Crowns

12. Cuchulain of Muirthemne

13. The Boyhood of Cuchulain

14. The Legend of Knockgrafton

15. The Stolen Child

16. The Land of youth

17. The Adventures of Gilla Na Chreck

18. The Hillman & The Housewife

19. The Giant Walker

20. The Pursuit of the Gilla Dacker

21. Jamie Feel and the Young Lady

22. The Ninepenny Fidil

23. The White Trout

24. The Wonderful Cake

25. The Legend of the Little Weaver of Duleek Gate

26. Lawn Dyarrig & the Knight of Terrible Valley

27. The Horned Women

28. The Quare Gander

29. The King of the Black Desert

30. The Piper & the P?ca

31. The Talking Head of Donn-Bo

32. The Bracket Bull

33. The Demon Cat

34. The Abbot of Inisfalen

35. Morraha

36. The King’s Son

37. Murtough & The Witch Woman

38. The Red Pony

39. King O’Toole & St Kevin

40. Lament of the last Leprechaun

41. The Corpse Watchers

42. The Mad Pudding

43. BONUS TRACK A Legend of Knockmany (Finn & the Scottish Giant alternative version)

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Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol—A Ghost Story of Christmas in Five Staves, when he was 31. The first edition was published on December 19, 1843, and had sold out just four days later! By the end of 1844, it was running to 13 editions. Now with numerous adaptations for film, television, radio, stage—and indeed in audio—it has, for many, become an essential part of Christmas.

Raconteurs Audio has created this collection to include Dickens’ two Christmas novellas, The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth, as well as some of his lesser-known short stories with a Christmas theme.

A Christmas Carol

Stave 1—Marley’s Ghost, read by Liam Gerrard

Stave 2—The First of Three Spirits, read by Tim Bruce

Stave 3—The Second of Three Spirits, read by James Gillies

Stave 4—The Last of the Spirits, read by Greg Wagland

Stave 5—The End of It, read by Malk Williams

Music

Stave 1—”God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”—English Traditional

Stave 2—”The Three Kings”—Peter Cornelius 1856

Stave 3—”Gabriel’s Message”—Basque Noel

Stave 4—”A Coventry Carol”—Original of 1591

Stave 5—”This Is the Truth”—English traditional

Finale—”In Dulci Jubilo”—Old German

Festive Tales

“The Haunted House” (1859) read by Greg Wagland

“A Christmas Tree” (1850) read by Nigel Patterson

“The Chimes” (1844) read by James Gillies

“The Christmas Goblins” (1836) read by Liam Gerrard

“The Cricket on the Hearth” (1845) read by Helen Lloyd

“Nobody’s Story” (1852) read by Malk Williams

“A Child’s Dream of a Star” (1871) read by Tim Bruce

“What Christmas Is as We Grow Older” (1851) read by James Gillies

Epilogue

The Epilogue, by Helen Roberts, includes a Public Domain Article by Catherine Water, originally published in ‘The Conversation’ in June 2020.

These stories, originally published between 1843 and 1871, are in the public domain. The traditional Christmas music is also within the public domain—with original arrangements by Kelvin Towse created for this audiobook production.

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Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas in Five Staves when he was 31. The first edition was published on December 19, 1843 and had sold out just four days later! By the end of 1844, it was running to 13 editions. Now with numerous adaptations for film, television, radio, stage – and indeed in audio – it has become an essential part of Christmas for many.

Raconteurs Audio has created this collection to include Dickens’ two Christmas novellas, The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth, as well as some of his lesser known short stories with a Christmas theme.

A Christmas Carol

• Stave 1 – Marley’s Ghost, read by Liam Gerrard
• Stave 2 – The First of Three Spirits, read by Tim Bruce
• Stave 3 – The Second of Three Spirits, read by James Gillies
• Stave 4 – The Last of the Spirits, read by Greg Wagland
• Stave 5 – The End of It, read by Malk Williams

Music

• Stave 1 – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” – English Traditional
• Stave 2 – “The Three Kings” – Peter Cornelius 1856
• Stave 3 – “Gabriel’s Message” – Basque Noel
• Stave 4 – “A Coventry Carol” – Original of 1591
• Stave 5 – “This Is the Truth” – English traditional
• Finale – “In Dulci Jubilo” – Old German

Festive Tales

• “The Haunted House” (1859) read by Greg Wagland
• “A Christmas Tree” (1850) read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Chimes” (1844) read by James Gillies
• “The Christmas Goblins” (1836) read by Liam Gerrard
• “The Cricket on the Hearth” (1845) read by Helen Lloyd
• “Nobody’s Story” (1852) read by Malk Williams
• “A Child’s Dream of a Star” (1871) read by Tim Bruce
• “What Christmas Is as We Grow Older” (1851) read by James Gillies

These stories, originally published between 1843 and 1871, are in the public domain. The traditional Christmas music is also within the public domain – with original arrangements by Kelvin Towse created for this audiobook production.

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H. G. Wells was known as the father of science fiction, but his creative genius encompassed far more than a single literary genre. He was also a visionary, a satirist, a sociologist, and a historian.

This third audio anthology of H. G. Wells’ Short Stories produced by Raconteurs Audio in collaboration with Spoken Realms, brings together some of his lesser-known short stories.

• “The Argonauts of the Air” read by Tim Bruce
• “The Treasure in the Forest” read by Nigel Patterson
• “A Slip Under the Microscope” read by Liam Gerrard
• “The Temptation of Harringay” read by Malk Williams
• “The Reconciliation” read by Greg Wagland
• “The Catastrophe” read by Tim Bruce
• “The Truth About Pyecraft” read by James Gillies
• “Mr. Skelmersdale In Fairyland” read by Liam Gerrard
• “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” read by Malk Williams
• “The New Accelerator” read by Nigel Patterson
• “In the Modern Vein – An Unsympathetic Love Story” read by Greg Wagland
• “Under the Knife” read by James Gillies

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Raconteurs Audio and Spoken Realms team up once again to bring this second collection of short stories by H. G. Wells to audio. Written between 1894 and 1902, this anthology of 13 stories delves into botany, flying machines, travel, distant lands and customs, virology, magic, taxidermy, journalism – and there’s even a ghost story.

The collection contains:

• “The Dream of Armageddon” – read by Greg Wagland
• “The Sea Raiders” – read by Nigel Patterson
• “In the Avu Observatory” – read by Malk Williams
• “The Plattner Story” – read by Liam Gerrard
• “The Stolen Bacillus” – read by Tim Bruce
• “Aepyornis Island” – read by James Gillies
• “The Purple Pileus” – read by Helen Lloyd
• “The Flowering of a Strange Orchid” – read by Greg Wagland
• “The Moth” – read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Crystal Egg” – read by Malk Williams
• “The Triumphs of a Taxidermist” – read by Liam Gerrard
• “The Obliterated Man” – read by Tim Bruce
• “The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost” – read by James Gillies

Warning: “Aepyornis Island” includes words that, though in common usage at the time, may now cause offense.

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Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. H. G. Wells, as he is universally known, is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in “The Land Ironclads” – part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television. Amongst his writings are dozens of short stories; some are very well known, others less so.

When planning this collection, Raconteurs sought stories that we enjoyed ourselves and which embody the range of H. G. Wells’s imagination and talent. This collection of 13 short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you – and leave you wanting to hear more.

H. G. Wells’s Short Stories – Volume One is produced by Raconteurs in partnership with Spoken Realms and includes:

• “The Magic Shop” – read by James Gillies
• “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” – read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Door in the Wall” – read by Greg Wagland
• “The Man Who Could Work Miracles” – read by Malk Williams
• “The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham” – read by Tim Bruce
• “The Diamond Maker” – read by Liam Gerrard
• “Miss Winchelsea’s Heart” – read by Helen Lloyd
• “A Moonlight Fable” – read by James Gillies
• “The Red Room” – read by Nigel Patterson
• “The Star” – read by Greg Wagland
• “The Land Ironclads” – read by Malk Williams
• “The Jilting of Jane” – read by Tim Bruce
• “The Cone” – read by Liam Gerrard

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