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Legendary Heroes of Ireland

Chapter 34: Transcriber’s Notes
By Harold F. Hughes
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About This Book

The book presents adapted retellings of Celtic hero tales for young readers, focusing on the legendary leader Finn MacCool and his band of warriors, tracing his birth, boyhood, claims to leadership, and many adventures including contests, battles, and encounters with giants and fairyfolk. It intersperses explanatory material about Irish myth, the oral transmission of folk tales, and editorial choices made to combine versions and omit material unsuitable for children, while acknowledging scholarly collectors. The arrangement follows a largely chronological sequence and emphasizes wonder, heroism, and the magical elements of the tradition.

Transcriber’s Notes

“guesed” changed to “guessed” on Page 25 but he never guessed
“again” changed to “against” on Page 26 thumb against the meat
“freightened” changed to “frightened” on Page 26 eyes frightened him
“posible” changed to “possible” on Page 31 feat be possible,
” added on Page 31 youth,” answered Conn.
“McCool” changed to “MacCool” on Page 35 Thus Finn MacCool
“warior” changed to “warrior” on Page 52 only a great warrior.
“tuggling” changed to “tugging” on Page 61 tugging and straining
“him” changed to “his” on Page 76 He cleared his way
corrected placement of quote on Page 76 castle. “You are at
“ added on Page 83 the king. “Finding
” added on Page 94 lord of that castle.”
“made” changed to “make” on Page 138 make them do their

Added period to regularize headings on Pages 12, 97, 107, 116, 119, 123, 130, 140, 144, and 160.

Chapter 10 has no Section VIII. Section VII. begins on Page 89, and Section IX. begins on Page 97.