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The Hostel of the Quicken Trees

By Bard Mythologies

At one time, the Fianna were called to defend Ireland’s shores from the invading King of Lochlann. They won the battle when their leader, Finn Mac Cumhaill killed the King […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: Fenian Cycle

The Gobán Saor

By Bard Mythologies

The Gobán Saor was the greatest craftsman and builder who ever lived in Ireland. He built mighty castles for all the lords, and for each of Ireland’s five kings. Though […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: characters, Other

The Curse of Macha

By Bard Mythologies

There was once a man of Ulster named Crunden. He was a farmer, and a good man, but he had had a terrible misfortune. His wife had died, leaving him […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: Ulster Cycle

The Book of Invasions

By Bard Mythologies

Ireland existed long before people came to its shores, an island on the fringe of the Otherworld, the last stop before a traveller would come to the three times fifty […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

The Birth of Cuchulainn

By Bard Mythologies

Nessa had been a gentle woman in her youth, but when raiders attacked her home and killed her family, she became a vengeful warrior, and set out on a quest […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: Ulster Cycle

Fintan Mac Bochra and the Hawk of Achill

By Bard Mythologies

Fintan Mac Bochra, the first man to set foot on Ireland, following his wife, Ceasair, lived a long life; over five thousand years. He changed into all the different animals […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: lebor, Mythological Cycle

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