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Listen to the Land Speak | Manchán Magan

Gill Books Listen to the Land Speak
Gill Books Listen to the Land Speak

Listen to the Land Speak | Manchán Magan

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A Journey into Ireland’s Landscape, Language and Ancient Wisdom

What might the land teach us, if we learned how to listen?

In Listen to the Land Speak, bestselling author Manchán Magan journeys through Ireland’s bogs, rivers and mountains in search of the ancient knowledge held within the landscape.

Following in the footsteps of Ireland’s poets, seers, monks, healers and wise women, he explores a society deeply connected to the rhythms and cycles of the natural world. Along the way, he uncovers the myths, language and traditions that have shaped Irish identity and remained embedded in the land through ice ages, famines and floods.

Here, the River Shannon is a goddess, trees and their life-sustaining root systems are sacred, and the ground beneath our feet holds stories stretching back thousands of years.

Blending mythology, ecology, history and personal reflection, Listen to the Land Speak is a magical and thought-provoking exploration of Ireland’s relationship with nature - and an invitation to rediscover the wisdom of the living world around us.

Praise for Listen to the Land Speak

“Manchán creates a gorgeous tapestry that lingers in the mind’s eye.” - Kerri Ní Dochartaigh

“An incredible storyteller.” - Blindboy Boatclub

“Manchán’s passion for Ireland’s ecological and poetic heritage is more urgently relevant than ever.” -  Darach Ó Séaghdha

“We could do with a lot more characters like Manchán dotted about this world.” -  Irish Independent

Why You’ll Love It

  • A fascinating journey through Ireland’s landscape, mythology and natural heritage
  • Explores ancient Irish beliefs about rivers, trees, land and the changing seasons
  • Blends ecology, folklore, language and cultural history
  • Beautifully written by one of Ireland’s most distinctive nature writers
  • Perfect for readers interested in Irish heritage, mythology and our connection with the natural world

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