Examples for those not yet convinced:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/gd - Eachtra an Ghiolla Dheacair (The Adventure of the Difficult Lad)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/oto - Oisín i dTír na nÓg (Oisín in the Land of Youth)
#yearofthehorse #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
18.02.2026 15:07 —
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If the Fianna could but impart one piece of wisdom for the Year of the Horse, they would probably say 'don't mount an unfamiliar horse unless you're absolutely cool with being galloped far out to sea and left on a mythical island you have no immediately obvious way off'.
18.02.2026 15:06 —
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Happy publication day Natasha!!! 🥳
17.02.2026 09:31 —
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P.S. Followers of Fionn Folklore can avail of a discount code: P329 🤫
#irishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #fiannaíocht #mythology #Irishfolklore #folklore #beulaithris #finncycle #fianna #fionnfolklore #Gaeilge #béaloideas #scottishfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #Gàidhlig
12.02.2026 13:53 —
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Our very own Natasha Sumner's book will be published next week by Princeton University Press!
Heroes of the Gael traces the evolution of the Fenian tradition of story and song over 1,400 years.
You can pre-order now:
press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
12.02.2026 13:52 —
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Check out some of the records relating to the Leapacha (‘Beds’) below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/item/3120
fionnfolklore.org/en/item/3112
fionnfolklore.org/en/item/3111
11.02.2026 16:24 —
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Specific tombs and stones are often known locally as Leaba Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne (‘The Bed of Diarmuid and Gráinne’) on account of the belief that the couple once slept on the great stone slabs.
11.02.2026 16:24 —
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Throughout Ireland, numerous rocks, tombs and caves are pointed out as places where Diarmuid and Gráinne sought refuge while on the run from Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.
#láfhéilevailintín #valentinesday #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
11.02.2026 16:24 —
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Unsure about some of the folklore terms we use on our website? Check out our glossary of terms related to folklore and the fenian tradition: fionnfolklore.org/en/glossary
#fionnfolklore #irishfolklore #gluais #folklore #scottishfolklore
06.02.2026 16:07 —
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Mar eolas, foilseofar alt eile liom go luath, alt dar teideal ‘The Tuatha Dé in the Tales and Lays of the Later Fionn Cycle’. Bígí ag faire amach dó ;)
04.02.2026 21:13 —
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#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
04.02.2026 16:53 —
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Check out some of the stories in which Manannán Mac Lír features, for example, below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ets ~ Eachtra Thoroilbh mhic Stairn (The Adventure of Torolbh, son of Starn)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcd ~ Laoi na Con Duibhe (The Lay of the Black Dog)
04.02.2026 16:53 —
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We often get asked for stories about the Fianna's encounters with the Tuath Dé (also known as the Túatha Dé Danann) and the answer changes depending upon whether we're talking about the literary or folk traditions surrounding Fionn and his gang.
04.02.2026 16:53 —
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Citing folklore from our database in your work? Here are some tips! 📝📝
#fionnfolkloreproject #academia #folklore #mythology
30.01.2026 14:14 —
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Cormac Mac Airt 👑
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/cmm ~ Cath Maighe Mucramha (The Battle of Magh Mucramha)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne (The Pursuit of Diarmaid and Gráinne)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
28.01.2026 16:54 —
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Did you know that there is another, entirely different story about the figure of Sadhbh in which she is taken by Ciotach, king of Drólluinn. In this story, the Fianna manage to rescue Sadhbh and successfully defeat Ciotach.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tse - Tóraíocht Shaidhbhe (The Pursuit of Sadhbh)
21.01.2026 16:48 —
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Saḋḃ/Sadhbh 🦌
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgo - Macghníomhartha Oisín (Oisín’s boyhood deeds)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
21.01.2026 16:48 —
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Gráinne 💛🌻
Check out some of the stories related to Gráinne in our database below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lsb ~ Seilg Shléibhe na mBan.
#irishfolklore #irishmythology #scottishfolklore #folklore #mythology
14.01.2026 16:49 —
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Niamh Cinn Óir is one of the most well known women from An Fhiannaíocht, but you can find out more about her on our database! 🐚✨
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/oto ~ Oisín i dTír na nÓg
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #irishwomen #womenoffolklore #fionnfolklore
07.01.2026 16:31 —
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Seanfhacal an latha 🐾
Another way of saying 'the friend of my friend is also my friend'.
For more information on this seanfhacal, check out our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvb02
#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #scottishgaelic #Gàidhlig
19.12.2025 16:14 —
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Some stories about Fionn’s furry friends:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/fbs - Fáil Bhrain agus Sceolaing (The Finding of Bran and Sceolang)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bb3 - Bá/Imeacht Bhrain (The Drowning/Departure of Bran)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/seb - Seanchas Bran (Lore about Bran)
17.12.2025 16:40 —
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Introducing Bran and Sceolang (Sgeòlach in Gàidhlig) 🐾🐾
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
17.12.2025 16:39 —
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It is said that Conán went to Hell to rescue friends. As they were leaving Hell, a demon attacked Conán, who immediately returned the blow. Although the others managed to escape, the gates of Hell were shut while Conán was still fighting off the demons. 😳
Fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvcd01
12.12.2025 16:41 —
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What became of Conán Maol?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha
12.12.2025 16:41 —
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Nath Cainte // Saying
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvc03
11.12.2025 13:55 —
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Conán Maol
Check out some of Conán’s antics below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld ~ Conán agus Piast Locha Dheirg
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/caf ~ Conán agus am Famhair
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bch ~ Bruíon Chaorthainn
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore
10.12.2025 16:55 —
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Tá an geimhreadh sa mhullach orainn! 🥶❄️
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvf06
#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gàidhlig #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #seanfhocalanlae #gaeilge #scottishgaelic #irish
05.12.2025 16:26 —
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Goll Mac Morna
Check out Goll's story:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgg – Macghníomhartha Ghoill
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ccn – Cath Cnucha
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bg – Bás Ghoill
#Irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #folklore #fionnfolkloreproject
04.12.2025 16:08 —
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Sia Buadhan na Fèinne || The Six Skills of the Fianna
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03
#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
01.12.2025 10:35 —
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