Fionn Folklore Database
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The biggest online repository of the Fenian folklore of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.
https://fionnfolklore.org
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We're thrilled to announce the winner and finalists of our #artcompetition.
Comhghairdeas libh!
Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
Comhghairdeas libh!
Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
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
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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
#fionnfolklore #irishfolklore #gluais #folklore #scottishfolklore
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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 ;)
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.
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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 ;)
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.
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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
#fionnfolkloreproject #academia #folklore #mythology
January 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Citing folklore from our database in your work? Here are some tips! 📝📝
#fionnfolkloreproject #academia #folklore #mythology
#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
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
January 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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
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
Saḋḃ/Sadhbh 🦌
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgo - Macghníomhartha Oisín (Oisín’s boyhood deeds)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgo - Macghníomhartha Oisín (Oisín’s boyhood deeds)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Saḋḃ/Sadhbh 🦌
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgo - Macghníomhartha Oisín (Oisín’s boyhood deeds)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore #mythology
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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
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
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/oto ~ Oisín i dTír na nÓg
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #irishwomen #womenoffolklore #fionnfolklore
January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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
Introducing Bran and Sceolang (Sgeòlach in Gàidhlig) 🐾🐾
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Introducing Bran and Sceolang (Sgeòlach in Gàidhlig) 🐾🐾
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
What became of Conán Maol?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What became of Conán Maol?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gàidhlig #seanfhacalanlatha
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
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
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvf06
#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gàidhlig #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #seanfhocalanlae #gaeilge #scottishgaelic #irish
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tá an geimhreadh sa mhullach orainn! 🥶❄️
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvf06
#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gàidhlig #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #seanfhocalanlae #gaeilge #scottishgaelic #irish
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
#Irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #folklore #fionnfolkloreproject
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
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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
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
Sia Buadhan na Fèinne || The Six Skills of the Fianna
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03
#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03
#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sia Buadhan na Fèinne || The Six Skills of the Fianna
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03
#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvaf03
#seanfhacalanlatha #gàidhlig #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Caoilte, the swift-footed warrior 🏃♂️🏃♂️
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/dc - Duan na Ceàrdaich (The Lay of the Smithy)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcf - Mar a Mhairbh Caoilte am Famhair (How Caoilte Slew the Giant)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/dc - Duan na Ceàrdaich (The Lay of the Smithy)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcf - Mar a Mhairbh Caoilte am Famhair (How Caoilte Slew the Giant)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Caoilte, the swift-footed warrior 🏃♂️🏃♂️
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/dc - Duan na Ceàrdaich (The Lay of the Smithy)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcf - Mar a Mhairbh Caoilte am Famhair (How Caoilte Slew the Giant)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/dc - Duan na Ceàrdaich (The Lay of the Smithy)
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcf - Mar a Mhairbh Caoilte am Famhair (How Caoilte Slew the Giant)
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht
Seanfhocal an lae 🐗
fionnfolklore.org/en/item/2852
#gaeilge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #Diarmuid #DiarmuidandGráinne #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #irish #scottishgaelic
fionnfolklore.org/en/item/2852
#gaeilge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #Diarmuid #DiarmuidandGráinne #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #irish #scottishgaelic
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne 💚🐗
Check out his story below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bdh ~ Bàs Dhiarmad
#irishmythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle
Check out his story below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bdh ~ Bàs Dhiarmad
#irishmythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne 💚🐗
Check out his story below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bdh ~ Bàs Dhiarmad
#irishmythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle
Check out his story below:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bdh ~ Bàs Dhiarmad
#irishmythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle
Did you know that Oisín has a son named Oscar?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmytholoy #fiannaíocht #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #medievalliterature #oscar #oisín #fianna #ireland #scotland #gaeilge #gàidhlig
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmytholoy #fiannaíocht #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #medievalliterature #oscar #oisín #fianna #ireland #scotland #gaeilge #gàidhlig
November 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Did you know that Oisín has a son named Oscar?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmytholoy #fiannaíocht #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #medievalliterature #oscar #oisín #fianna #ireland #scotland #gaeilge #gàidhlig
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmytholoy #fiannaíocht #anfhiannaíocht #fionnfolklore #fionnmaccumhaill #medievalliterature #oscar #oisín #fianna #ireland #scotland #gaeilge #gàidhlig
Seanfhocal an lae:
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Seanfhocal an lae:
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Like Oisín after the Fianna // To be alone in this world.
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvo01
www.teanglann.ie/en/fgb/fiann
#gailge #gàidhlig #fiannaíocht #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #béaloideas #beulaithris #irishmythology #fionnmaccumhaill #oisín
Oisín, the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill 🦌
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oisín, the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill 🦌
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
Still thinking about these amazing pieces from our autumnal art competition!💙💚
We're thrilled to announce the winner and finalists of our #artcompetition.
Comhghairdeas libh!
Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
Comhghairdeas libh!
Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Still thinking about these amazing pieces from our autumnal art competition!💙💚
Reposted by Fionn Folklore Database
heads directly downward, because they hold an opinion, that in eleven thousand moons they are all to rise again; in which period the earth (which they conceive to be flat) will turn upside down, and by this means they shall, at their resurrection, be found ready standing on their feet."
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
heads directly downward, because they hold an opinion, that in eleven thousand moons they are all to rise again; in which period the earth (which they conceive to be flat) will turn upside down, and by this means they shall, at their resurrection, be found ready standing on their feet."
Reposted by Fionn Folklore Database
No mention of blood-sucking though (AFAICS) but still appropriate given that Finn "buried him with his head downwards (lest he might effect a resurrection)". In light of other versions where Ábhartach is identified as a dwarf, it's reminiscent of Swift's Lilliputians who "bury their dead with their
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No mention of blood-sucking though (AFAICS) but still appropriate given that Finn "buried him with his head downwards (lest he might effect a resurrection)". In light of other versions where Ábhartach is identified as a dwarf, it's reminiscent of Swift's Lilliputians who "bury their dead with their