The Year in Ireland

A great book that I go back to again and again, well written and researched.

This is one of my favorite books in my good sized Celtic studies library. This is from inside the culture itself, it's people. It provides a wonderful glimpse into the world of "who are the Irish". I have others of Kevin's books, his facts are solid, he writes in an engaging manner, and includes many wonderful bits for a well rounded picture.I'm defintely too, supportive of a book written about a people, *by* one of those people. I have an Irish friend who observes many of the customs written of in this book (as do his family, and myself as well) which further lends credence to it's authenticity.

Kevin Danaher is one of the more significant collectors and scholars in the study of modern Irish folklore. This book, however, is written for popular audiences. This book covers seasonal customs in very readable fashion. At the same time, you can rely on its accuracy. Put this book together with Danaher's _In Ireland Long Ago_ and Henry Glassie's _Passing the Time in Ballymenone_ and you will have a solid image of rural Ireland over the past 100-200 years.