Irish Cats

Prowlers of the Emerald Isle – Legends of the Cait Sidhe, Ancient Warriors, and the Nine Lives of Irish Lore

Do you absolutely adore cats?
Then prepare yourself for the perfect gift to yourself or any cat lover who deserves to feel the quiet thrill of Ireland’s oldest, most faithful companions.

This enchanting, one-of-a-kind book whisks you away on a captivating journey where cats are so much more than pets—they’re fairy guardians, shape-shifting witches, scholarly muses, lucky charms, and quiet heroes of castles and cottages alike.

Discover the massive black Cait Sidhe who prowled the Otherworld’s edges, the giant King of Cats who kidnapped bards in revenge, the white cat Pangur Bán who shared a monk’s quiet quest for meaning, and the Bog Cat of Lough Neagh whose shadow promised hidden treasure.

You’ll uncover quirky, irresistible details:

• Why Irish black cats bring good fortune (the opposite of almost everywhere else!)

• The ancient Brehon law that valued a top mouser at three cows

• The witches who could shift into cat form nine times before the tenth sealed their fate forever

• The luxury hotels that treat ordinary kitties like royalty

• The hidden cat traditions still alive in Irish pubs, castles, and everyday homes

Packed with folklore, history, poetry, surprising trivia, and a generous appendix full of extra delights—Irish cat names (with pronunciations and meanings), fun feline facts, proverbs, treat recipes, and celebration ideas—this book is a treasure trove that will keep any cat lover entertained, informed, and utterly charmed for hours.

Each chapter opens with a beautiful full-colour illustration of a cat, bringing the legends and stories to vivid life.

Perfect for cat lovers who crave a little magic, mystery, and Irish charm with their purrs. A wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas, thank-yous, St. Patrick’s Day—or simply for yourself when you need a little wonder curled up beside you.

Let these stories settle in your heart like a contented cat on your lap.

They purr.
They stay.

Just like the cats of Ireland.