Professor O Cathain is widely known for his contribution to Irish and international folkloristics and the many ways in which he has promoted Irish language and culture. In this festschrift, the articles cover a broad array of subjects, that are in themselves a reflection of Seamas O Cathain's wide-ranging interests.

Thirty academics, from Ireland, Scotland, England, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, and the USA, have joined together to honor Professor Seamas O Cathain, Emeritus Professor of Irish Folklore and former Director of the National Folklore Collection, in this festschrift on his 70th birthday. Professor O Cathain is widely known for his contribution to Irish and international folkloristics and the many ways in which he has promoted Irish language and culture.