800
years of struggle, protest and rebellion has left
Ireland with an unrivaled legacy of story, legend
and song. It has often been said that "All
her wars were merry; all her songs were sad".
This collection disproves that statement.
Cover
Illustration
The Lion, symbol of St. Mark from the Gospel of
St. Matthew, Book of Kells. The Lion is portrayed
with a halo and the decorative wings of an eagle.
