Tom Crean – Legendary Irish Antarctic Explorer

Hailing from County Kerry, Tom Crean earned a reputation for great bravery and endurance as a result of his participation in many expeditions to the Antarctic. This includes Shackleton’s voyage, and the ill-fated expedition by Scott. After reading the tale of this gentle giant, you’ll soon see how he is a character that deserves great renown.

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The White Cow of Mitchell’s Fold

A story from Shropshire tells how  villagers survived a devastating drought thanks to the aid of a magical “fairy” cow. This folktale explains the history of a stone circle high up on Corndon Hill.  You can read it in full here.

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