Fionn Folklore Database

A huge congratulations to our project director Natasha Sumner on the launch of #HeroesoftheGael! 🥳

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(p.s. followers of the database can avail of a discount: P329 👀)

#irishfolklore #feniancycle #scottishfolklore #fiannaíocht #medievalliterature

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

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'.

Happy publication day Natasha!!! 🥳

P.S. Followers of Fionn Folklore can avail of a discount code: P329 🤫

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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:

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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

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.

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

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

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 ;)

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology

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)

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.

Citing folklore from our database in your work? Here are some tips! 📝📝

#fionnfolkloreproject #academia #folklore #mythology

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

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)

Saḋḃ/Sadhbh 🦌

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgo - Macghníomhartha Oisín (Oisín’s boyhood deeds)

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology

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

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

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

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)

Introducing Bran and Sceolang (Sgeòlach in Gàidhlig) 🐾🐾

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill

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

What became of Conán Maol?

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha

Nath Cainte // Saying

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvc03

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

Tá an geimhreadh sa mhullach orainn! 🥶❄️

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvf06

#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gàidhlig #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #seanfhocalanlae #gaeilge #scottishgaelic #irish

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

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Sia Buadhan na Fèinne || The Six Skills of the Fianna

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03

#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology