Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fire-breathing Goblin
'To celebrate the day,' I tells me grandkids, 'I'd like to tell ye a tale from long ago,'
'Oh, this ought to be grand!' says Daibhidh.
Diolun and Daidí Beag reenact the battle between Fionn mac Cumhaill and the fire-breathing goblin Aillén Mac Midgna.
Lá na Cruite (Harp Day)
Granda Diarmuid instructs his granddaughter Darowva on the playing of the harp.
Gnaw Eve
Once again I continued me tale of the adventures of the champion of the Aes Sídhe, Beannaithe, daughter of Aengus...
'You may recall that Beannaithe and the mysterious Ranger Captain defeated the Blackwatch.'
I am Suibhne the fleet-footed; I run quickly over the glen; That is not my lawful name; my name is greater, I am the man Fer Benn.
Beannaithe Rides to War
Come story time me grandkids were anxious to hear of Beannaithe's next adventure...
True-silver
The stories I were tellin' to me grandkids were about to take another turn. I hoped me daughters wouldn't renew their efforts to soften me tale...
'Followin' the reunitin' of the Five Sisters, Beannaithe and Mac paid a visit to the River-woman.
One Journey Ends While Another Begins
Durin' the next story time I resumed me story where I'd left off previously...
'After aidin' Goldberry and her sister Willowsong, Mac took Beannaithe to the nearby town to find lodgin' for the night.
Bealtaine ("First Day of Summer")
At Bealtaine cattle are driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals are performed to protect cattle, people and crops, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires are kindled, whose flames, smoke and ashes are deemed to have protective powers.
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