The Adventures of Finn MacCool & Other Irish Folk Tales

Narrated by Liam Gerrard
The Adventures of Finn MacCool & Other Irish Folk Tales

There are many stories of the legendary Irish hero Finn MacCool, or Fionn mac Cumhaill. Liam Gerrard brings together some of the most well-known in this treasure-trove of Irish folk tales and short stories. Chief among them is the well-loved "Finn & The Scottish Giant", telling the tale of how the Giant's Causeway came into being.

Gerrard has adapted and edited over 40 short stories of Irish and Celtic folklore. So sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing the stories of the legends that have been passed down through generations over thousands of years. From ancient stories of warrior queens and heroic kings to tales of mythical creatures and fairy folk, this audiobook offers a fascinating insight into the vibrant and colorful world of Irish folklore.

You'll be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the stunning landscapes of Ireland, as well as the deep-rooted traditions and beliefs that have shaped Irish culture, including the tales of Bran, Osian, Daniel O'Rourke, Cuchulain, and many more.

Contents:

  1. The Fenians

  2. The Birth of Finn

  3. Finn's Boyhood

  4. The Coming of Finn

  5. Finn and the Scottish Giant

  6. The Story of Sadbh

  7. The Birth of Bran

  8. The Grateful Beasts

  9. The Leprechaun or Fairy Shoemaker

  10. Daniel O'Rourke

  11. The Three Crowns

  12. Cuchulain of Muirthemne

  13. The Boyhood of Cuchulain

  14. The Legend of Knockgrafton

  15. The Stolen Child

  16. The Land of youth

  17. The Adventures of Gilla Na Chreck

  18. The Hillman & The Housewife

  19. The Giant Walker

  20. The Pursuit of the Gilla Dacker

  21. Jamie Feel and the Young Lady

  22. The Ninepenny Fidil

  23. The White Trout

  24. The Wonderful Cake

  25. The Legend of the Little Weaver of Duleek Gate

  26. Lawn Dyarrig & the Knight of Terrible Valley

  27. The Horned Women

  28. The Quare Gander

  29. The King of the Black Desert

  30. The Piper & the P?ca

  31. The Talking Head of Donn-Bo

  32. The Bracket Bull

  33. The Demon Cat

  34. The Abbot of Inisfalen

  35. Morraha

  36. The King's Son

  37. Murtough & The Witch Woman

  38. The Red Pony

  39. King O'Toole & St Kevin

  40. Lament of the last Leprechaun

  41. The Corpse Watchers

  42. The Mad Pudding

  43. BONUS TRACK A Legend of Knockmany (Finn & the Scottish Giant alternative version)

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