Chief hero of Irish mythology’s Fenian cycle, Fionn mac Cumhaill (anglicized as Finn McCool) uses brains AND brawn to defend Ireland.
The Samhain Burner: Aillén Mac Midgna (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 3)
A scorcher of a story, perfectly suited for (and set during) the spookiest time of year. Listen, if you dare, to the Enchantment of Tara.
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Finegas and the Fish [A Short Story About the Salmon of Knowledge]
A modern reimagining of the story The Salmon of Knowledge (from the Boyhood Deeds of Fionn mac Cumhaill)
They Might Be Giants: 10 Colossal Celts of Irish Myth & Legend
It’s a tall tale as old as time: warrior and the giant. But who are the most famous giants from Irish mythology? And are they *really* giants, or wizards in disguise?
Casting the Celtic Gods in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Part I: The Core Team From the Comics
My picks for which Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and French actors and actresses should play the core team of Celtic gods (a.k.a. the “Tuatha de Danaan” on the big screen
The Top 12 Books About Fionn mac Cumhaill, Legendary Irish Warrior (and Occasional Giant)
Fionn mac Cumhaill is (arguably) the most popular hero from Irish mythology. But what do you really know about this Irish warrior who looms large in legend and folklore?
Who Is the Greatest Hero in Irish Mythology? Cú Chulainn vs. Fionn mac Cumhaill
In this corner, the Hound of Ulster himself, the Irish Achilles, Cú Chulainn. And in this corner, the leader of the Fianna, hero of the Fenian Cycle, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Let’s get ready to rumble!