Tuath Dé Danann

This week on Fireside, we continue the Historical Cycle of Irish Mythology with a look at Conaire Mór, the almost Grecian hero, who tried to rule justly under several difficult, varied and absurdly specific taboos. Can you ever escape fate?…

In the 40th episode of Fireside, Kevin tells one of the most famous of the Irish myths, and possibly one of the greatest love stories of all, about the everlasting, turbulent and true love between the River God Midir, and his beloved Étaín.…

In our continuing look at the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, on this week's Fireside, the great warrior Fionn Mac Cumhaill finally takes his place as the leader of the Fianna. But first, he must defeat a magical harp-playing…

This week on Fireside is the final story of the Irish Mythological Cycle: The Landing of the Gael. This is the tale of the mortal men who would arrive on the shores of Ireland, to overthrow the Tuatha Dé Danann. We also finally meet Ériu,…

This week on Fireside is the most famous tale from the Mythological Cycle, and probably the most famous Irish myth of all time: The Children of Lir. The Children of Lir is an imaginative, vivid and deeply tragic tale, of a man's love for…

The climax of the Irish Mythological Cycle. This week on Fireside, Kevin gives the epic conclusion to the Lugh and Bres Saga, in which the Tuatha Dé Danann, face off against the dreaded Fomorians, in The Great Battle of Magh Tuireadh. Do…

This week on Fireside, in our continuing look at Irish Mythology, Kevin tells story of three sons – The Sons of Tuireann – who greatly wronged Lugh, King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the Herculean quest they were sent on as penance. If…

Continuing our look at Irish Mythology on Fireside this week, Kevin tells the story of the life of Lugh Lámh Fhada (of the long arm), mighty King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and one of the greatest and most important heroes in Irish Mythology.…

In this Fireside episode, Kevin tells of the arrival in Ireland of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the earliest Gods of Ancient Ireland, and their great battle with the Firbolgs. He also talks about the Queen of all Irish Folklore herself: Lady…