Favourite Irish Legends includes three of the most famous Irish legends in English with parallel text in Irish.

'The Children of Lir' ('Leanaí­ Lir') is accompanied by 'Balor of the Evil Eye' ('Balor Drochshúile') and the beautiful, tragic 'Wooing of Etáin ('Toraí­ocht Etáin'). The book is a unique introduction to the legends, bringing them to life both in English and in Irish.