Historical Irish Oddities : A Compendium of Extraordinary but true tales by Allen Foster

Historical Irish Oddities : A Compendium of Extraordinary but true tales by Allen FosterThis compendium of stories from all over the country illustrates how bizarre and wonderful events and people have entertained us throughout history. From the Lismore man who rode to Fermoy in a tub pulled by a pig, a badger, two cats, a goose and a hedgehog, to the fortune discovered in a Belfast piano once owned by destitute sisters, and the Cashel man who insisted on being evicted while lying in his coffin, this is the perfect gift book for anyone

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