For millennia, birds have carried messages, meanings and music through Irish life. In Ireland’s Birds: Myths, Legends & Folklore, Niall Mac Coitir gathers seasonal stories of wild and domestic birds—from the winter robin to the summer cuckoo—showing how each species is woven into ritual, poetry and everyday belief. Blending natural history with mythology, this beautifully written book invites readers to see birds not only as part of the landscape, but as living symbols that shaped Irish imagination for generations. A thoughtful read for birders, folklore lovers and anyone drawn to Ireland’s rich natural heritage.