The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore by Keohan, David
The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore by Keohan, David

The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore

Told through the natural beauty of the Irish landscape, The Wind Beneath the Stone is an inspirational...
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Author: David Keohan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore by Keohan, David

The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore

$33.60
The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore by Keohan, David

The Wind Beneath the Stone: My Quest to Unearth a Piece of Ireland's Folklore

$33.60
Author: David Keohan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Told through the natural beauty of the Irish landscape, The Wind Beneath the Stone is an inspirational story of hope and community that reveals how a simple challenge can take on a life of its own.

When world kettle-bell lifting champion David Keohan heard the old tales of stone-lifting, he was captivated, setting off on a quest to rediscover these famous stones and attempt the feats of heroes past by lifting them. Guided by a 1930s archive, the dúchas, in which schoolchildren shared their local folklore, Keohan began to travel the country in search of the stones. They were often to be found hidden away in quiet villages or cemeteries, their purpose almost forgotten. But, as he journeyed through Ireland, he met those who recalled the stories of the stones and the legends attached to them. Soon, others joined him as he took on the challenge of lifting these pieces of history, the heaviest of which weighed well over 450 pounds.

As Keohan's efforts garnered more and more attention, he realized that this was more than a personal challenge. Stone-lifting had become a way for Irish people to reclaim their lost heritage, coming together to celebrate what makes their homeland special.

"[Keohan] is a scholarly Hercules who parses myth, folklore and literature . . . [and] had almost single-handedly revived the practice [of stone-lifting] in Ireland and helped stir global interest."--The Guardian

Author: David Keohan
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.45w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781645024897


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/11/2026

About the Author
Hailing from the southeast of Ireland, David was born and raised in Co. Waterford on the beautiful Copper coast. Once an overweight smoker with an unhealthy diet and poor sleep, David turned his life and health around through kettlebell training and marathon running.

Inspired by his newfound health and successful lifting career, David set off to unearth and rediscover the lost culture of stone lifting in Ireland by following old folklore stories and mythologies.

David's journey has garnered attention at home and across the world. A community of over 37k+ engaged fans follow David on his stone-lifting adventures and his stories are featured in articles in GQ, podcasts, television and more.

His goal is to bring Irish stone lifting back into the cultural consciousness, ultimately helping people to reconnect with their forgotten ancient customs and folklore. In addition to David's physical pursuits, he is an avid musician and artist, and a successful content creator and presenter.
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