It’s a collection of short stories by Irish woman contemporary authors – retelling myths and legends through a feminist lens.” I was boring myself at this point, truth be told. “I’m called Deirdre, and I grew up thinking my name brings sorrow to all men.” It was all I needed to hear. Salma El-Wardany on retelling Deirdre of the SorrowsBanshee, edited by Ailbhe Malone. My granny is a sensible Irish woman who doesn’t hold much regard for myths and monsters, nor was she prone to nostalgia or waxing lyrical about the Emerald Isle. Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold edited by Ailbhe Malone is published by John Murray in Hardback

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 15:01 UTC