Athenry has a place in Irish mythology! Pictures used in this “Irish Mythology” archive are from the Shelter mural in Carnaun National School, Athenry, painted by the school children, supervised by artist Catherine Cronin and their teacher Finbarr O’Regan (2001).
Why Myths of the Athenry Area?
A study of the names of the townlands in the Athenry area can tell us a lot abou…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Athenry in Mythology
Athenry is associated with the Ancient Legends, Mythology and Folklore of Irela…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Where do we get these legends? The books of Dun Cow, Leinster and Lismore
The primary sources for these legends are the old books of Ireland where the anc…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Membership of the Fianna
There were certain skills needed to become a member of the Fianna. • While stand…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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The Young Fionn Mac Cumhail
Fionn, like most of the Irish heroes, had a partly de Danaan ancestry. His mothe…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Archaeology, Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Fionn Mac Cumhaiull and the Salmon of Knowledge
Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the leader of the Fianna. The Fianna was the army of the…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: The Tale of Diarmad and of Gráinne
Gráinne is the daughter of Cormac mac Art, High King of Ireland. She is betrothe…Athenry Mythology Archive | Web | Biography | Education, Folklore, Music, People, Politics | Finbarr O'Regan
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Bodach an Chóta Lachtna (The Bodach in the Grey Coat)
“There was a great champion, from far off lands, called Iron Bones who was a gre…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Cnoc a’ tSíodhán
One day, the man was walking along the hill near his house when suddenly he hear…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Education, Folklore | Edel Browne
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St Patrick
About 400 years ago a boy called Patrick lived in a town on the west coast of Br…Athenry Mythology Archive | Book | Biography | Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
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Landlords and Gentry around Athenry
The traditional schoolbook view of rural Ireland was that of a settled… by Patrick Melvin
Lamberts of Athenry Archive | Education, Farming, History, People, Townlands
