Fionn Folklore Database
@fionnfolklore.bsky.social
The biggest online repository of the Fenian folklore of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.
https://fionnfolklore.org
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).
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
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh go léir!
Did you know that Fionn Mac Cumhaill had dealings with a vampire? 🧛
Check out the story of Abhartach and Fionn here: fionnfolklore.org/en/item/4447
Bígí cúramach anocht, beidh na hollphéisteanna amuigh!
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #halloween #irishmythology
Did you know that Fionn Mac Cumhaill had dealings with a vampire? 🧛
Check out the story of Abhartach and Fionn here: fionnfolklore.org/en/item/4447
Bígí cúramach anocht, beidh na hollphéisteanna amuigh!
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #halloween #irishmythology
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh go léir!
Did you know that Fionn Mac Cumhaill had dealings with a vampire? 🧛
Check out the story of Abhartach and Fionn here: fionnfolklore.org/en/item/4447
Bígí cúramach anocht, beidh na hollphéisteanna amuigh!
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #halloween #irishmythology
Did you know that Fionn Mac Cumhaill had dealings with a vampire? 🧛
Check out the story of Abhartach and Fionn here: fionnfolklore.org/en/item/4447
Bígí cúramach anocht, beidh na hollphéisteanna amuigh!
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #halloween #irishmythology
With #OícheShamhna fast approaching, we want to celebrate some of the most fearsome arrachtaí 7 neacha osnádúrtha (monsters and supernatural beings) Fionn and the Fianna must face in An Fhiannaíocht. Up first: an ollphéist scanrúil! 🐍🐍
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
With #OícheShamhna fast approaching, we want to celebrate some of the most fearsome arrachtaí 7 neacha osnádúrtha (monsters and supernatural beings) Fionn and the Fianna must face in An Fhiannaíocht. Up first: an ollphéist scanrúil! 🐍🐍
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld
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).
October 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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).
Who was Fionn Mac Cumhaill?
You can find out more about the hero himself by visiting our database where we've catalogued 3k+ records of folklore relating to Fionn and the Fianna:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
fionnfolklore.org/en/characters
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gaelicmythology
You can find out more about the hero himself by visiting our database where we've catalogued 3k+ records of folklore relating to Fionn and the Fianna:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
fionnfolklore.org/en/characters
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gaelicmythology
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Who was Fionn Mac Cumhaill?
You can find out more about the hero himself by visiting our database where we've catalogued 3k+ records of folklore relating to Fionn and the Fianna:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
fionnfolklore.org/en/characters
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gaelicmythology
You can find out more about the hero himself by visiting our database where we've catalogued 3k+ records of folklore relating to Fionn and the Fianna:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
fionnfolklore.org/en/characters
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gaelicmythology
Who was Cumhall, the father of Fionn?
You can find more about his story by visiting our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ccn
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dublin #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle #mythology #folklore
You can find more about his story by visiting our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ccn
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dublin #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle #mythology #folklore
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Who was Cumhall, the father of Fionn?
You can find more about his story by visiting our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ccn
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dublin #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle #mythology #folklore
You can find more about his story by visiting our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/ccn
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dublin #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle #mythology #folklore
Final day folks! Entries for our art competition close at midnight tonight (BST)!🖌️⏰
#inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalartists #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolklore #fiannaíocht
#inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalartists #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolklore #fiannaíocht
Digital artists! If you’re looking for an #inktober prompt, our art competition closes next Wednesday (15/10). Be sure to get your entries in on time by emailing [email protected]. Winning entries will be promoted across our social media! 🎨
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Final day folks! Entries for our art competition close at midnight tonight (BST)!🖌️⏰
#inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalartists #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolklore #fiannaíocht
#inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalartists #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolklore #fiannaíocht
It's the penultimate day of our competition! Make sure to get your entries in on time!! 🎨⏰
#inktober #folktober #mythtober #artcompetition #digitalart #folklore #mythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolkloreproject
#inktober #folktober #mythtober #artcompetition #digitalart #folklore #mythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolkloreproject
Attention all digital artists! We’re inviting you to create a piece of art inspired by a story or character from our database!
Entries close 15th October 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.
Entries close 15th October 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It's the penultimate day of our competition! Make sure to get your entries in on time!! 🎨⏰
#inktober #folktober #mythtober #artcompetition #digitalart #folklore #mythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolkloreproject
#inktober #folktober #mythtober #artcompetition #digitalart #folklore #mythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolkloreproject
Last few days! Get your entries in, folks. 🎨🖌️
#artcompetition #inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalart #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#artcompetition #inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalart #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Digital artists! If you’re looking for an #inktober prompt, our art competition closes next Wednesday (15/10). Be sure to get your entries in on time by emailing [email protected]. Winning entries will be promoted across our social media! 🎨
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Last few days! Get your entries in, folks. 🎨🖌️
#artcompetition #inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalart #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#artcompetition #inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalart #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Digital artists! If you’re looking for an #inktober prompt, our art competition closes next Wednesday (15/10). Be sure to get your entries in on time by emailing [email protected]. Winning entries will be promoted across our social media! 🎨
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Digital artists! If you’re looking for an #inktober prompt, our art competition closes next Wednesday (15/10). Be sure to get your entries in on time by emailing [email protected]. Winning entries will be promoted across our social media! 🎨
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Did you know the fianna were an actual historical institution in early medieval Ireland? 👀
#fionnfolklore #fianna #fionnmaccumhaill #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #medievalhistory #feniancycle #finncycle #fiannaíocht #fianna #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #mythology #folklore
#fionnfolklore #fianna #fionnmaccumhaill #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #medievalhistory #feniancycle #finncycle #fiannaíocht #fianna #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #mythology #folklore
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Did you know the fianna were an actual historical institution in early medieval Ireland? 👀
#fionnfolklore #fianna #fionnmaccumhaill #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #medievalhistory #feniancycle #finncycle #fiannaíocht #fianna #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #mythology #folklore
#fionnfolklore #fianna #fionnmaccumhaill #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #medievalhistory #feniancycle #finncycle #fiannaíocht #fianna #irishmythology #gaelicmythology #mythology #folklore
Reposted by Fionn Folklore Database
Ealaíontóirí digiteacha!
Má tá sibh ag lorg inspioráid, tá comórtas againn!
Ní mór iarratais don chomórtas a chur isteach faoin dáta deiridh (15ú Deireadh Fhómhair) is fógrófar na buaiteoirí go gairid ina dhiadh sin. Cuirfimid na saothair bhuaiteacha ar ár meáin shóisialta.
Go n-éirí libh!
Má tá sibh ag lorg inspioráid, tá comórtas againn!
Ní mór iarratais don chomórtas a chur isteach faoin dáta deiridh (15ú Deireadh Fhómhair) is fógrófar na buaiteoirí go gairid ina dhiadh sin. Cuirfimid na saothair bhuaiteacha ar ár meáin shóisialta.
Go n-éirí libh!
September 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ealaíontóirí digiteacha!
Má tá sibh ag lorg inspioráid, tá comórtas againn!
Ní mór iarratais don chomórtas a chur isteach faoin dáta deiridh (15ú Deireadh Fhómhair) is fógrófar na buaiteoirí go gairid ina dhiadh sin. Cuirfimid na saothair bhuaiteacha ar ár meáin shóisialta.
Go n-éirí libh!
Má tá sibh ag lorg inspioráid, tá comórtas againn!
Ní mór iarratais don chomórtas a chur isteach faoin dáta deiridh (15ú Deireadh Fhómhair) is fógrófar na buaiteoirí go gairid ina dhiadh sin. Cuirfimid na saothair bhuaiteacha ar ár meáin shóisialta.
Go n-éirí libh!
Caorthann/Caorann/Rowan, a tree you’ll find bursting with red berries this autumn, crops up regularly in the tales of the fianna. In Bruíon Chaorthainn, Fionn and his men are trapped by their enemies in a magical hall made of rowan wood.
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
September 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Caorthann/Caorann/Rowan, a tree you’ll find bursting with red berries this autumn, crops up regularly in the tales of the fianna. In Bruíon Chaorthainn, Fionn and his men are trapped by their enemies in a magical hall made of rowan wood.
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #folklore
If you're looking for a project to work on this weekend, why not enter our wee competition?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #artcompetition #digitalart
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #artcompetition #digitalart
Attention all digital artists! We’re inviting you to create a piece of art inspired by a story or character from our database!
Entries close 15th October 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.
Entries close 15th October 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you're looking for a project to work on this weekend, why not enter our wee competition?
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #artcompetition #digitalart
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #artcompetition #digitalart
What were the seasons like in the time of the Fianna? 🍂
Well, according to Oisín, they tended to have:
“A foggy winter,
A frosty spring,
A varied summer
and a sunny autumn.”
Here’s to hoping we have a sunny autumn!
#autumn #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Well, according to Oisín, they tended to have:
“A foggy winter,
A frosty spring,
A varied summer
and a sunny autumn.”
Here’s to hoping we have a sunny autumn!
#autumn #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
September 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What were the seasons like in the time of the Fianna? 🍂
Well, according to Oisín, they tended to have:
“A foggy winter,
A frosty spring,
A varied summer
and a sunny autumn.”
Here’s to hoping we have a sunny autumn!
#autumn #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
Well, according to Oisín, they tended to have:
“A foggy winter,
A frosty spring,
A varied summer
and a sunny autumn.”
Here’s to hoping we have a sunny autumn!
#autumn #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
A luchd-ealain didseateach! Ma tha sibh a’ sireadh brosnachaidh, tha co-fharpais againn. Bu toil leinn gun cruthaich sibh obair-ealain air a bhrosnachadh le sgeulachd no caractar bhon stòr-dàta againn.
#artcompetition #gaelicfolklore #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #cofharpais
#artcompetition #gaelicfolklore #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #cofharpais
September 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A luchd-ealain didseateach! Ma tha sibh a’ sireadh brosnachaidh, tha co-fharpais againn. Bu toil leinn gun cruthaich sibh obair-ealain air a bhrosnachadh le sgeulachd no caractar bhon stòr-dàta againn.
#artcompetition #gaelicfolklore #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #cofharpais
#artcompetition #gaelicfolklore #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #cofharpais