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Fionn Folklore Database
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The biggest online repository of the Fenian folklore of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.
https://fionnfolklore.org
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We're thrilled to announce the winner and finalists of our #artcompetition.

Comhghairdeas libh!

Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
Seanfhacal an latha 🐾

Another way of saying 'the friend of my friend is also my friend'.

For more information on this seanfhacal, check out our database:
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvb02

#seanfhacalanlatha #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #scottishgaelic #Gàidhlig
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Introducing Bran and Sceolang (Sgeòlach in Gàidhlig) 🐾🐾

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #dogs #fionnmaccumhaill
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nath Cainte // Saying

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pvc03
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Conán Maol

Check out some of Conán’s antics below:

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld ~ Conán agus Piast Locha Dheirg

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/caf ~ Conán agus am Famhair

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bch ~ Bruíon Chaorthainn

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Caoilte, the swift-footed warrior 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️
 
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/dc - Duan na Ceàrdaich (The Lay of the Smithy)
 
fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/lcf - Mar a Mhairbh Caoilte am Famhair (How Caoilte Slew the Giant)
 
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne 💚🐗

Check out his story below:

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg ~ Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/bdh ~ Bàs Dhiarmad

#irishmythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #mythology #folklore #fiannaíocht #fionnfolkloreproject #feniancycle
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Oisín, the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill 🦌

Did you know that a significant portion of the fenian lays are attributed to Oisín himself, and are often cast as reminiscences of his time with his father and the Fianna?

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #gaelicmythology
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Still thinking about these amazing pieces from our autumnal art competition!💙💚
We're thrilled to announce the winner and finalists of our #artcompetition.

Comhghairdeas libh!

Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Reposted by Fionn Folklore Database
heads directly downward, because they hold an opinion, that in eleven thousand moons they are all to rise again; in which period the earth (which they conceive to be flat) will turn upside down, and by this means they shall, at their resurrection, be found ready standing on their feet."
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by Fionn Folklore Database
No mention of blood-sucking though (AFAICS) but still appropriate given that Finn "buried him with his head downwards (lest he might effect a resurrection)". In light of other versions where Ábhartach is identified as a dwarf, it's reminiscent of Swift's Lilliputians who "bury their dead with their
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh go léir!
Did you know that Fionn Mac Cumhaill had dealings with a vampire? 🧛
Check out the story of Abhartach and Fionn here: fionnfolklore.org/en/item/4447
Bígí cúramach anocht, beidh na hollphéisteanna amuigh!
#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #halloween #irishmythology
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
With #OícheShamhna fast approaching, we want to celebrate some of the most fearsome arrachtaí 7 neacha osnádúrtha (monsters and supernatural beings) Fionn and the Fianna must face in An Fhiannaíocht. Up first: an ollphéist scanrúil! 🐍🐍

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/pld
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We're thrilled to announce the winner and finalists of our #artcompetition.

Comhghairdeas libh!

Winner: @laoighseach.bsky.social for a piece inspired by "An Cluiche Fichille faoin gCrann Iúir" (The Chess Game beneath the Yew Tree).
October 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Who was Fionn Mac Cumhaill?

You can find out more about the hero himself by visiting our database where we've catalogued 3k+ records of folklore relating to Fionn and the Fianna:

fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/mgf

fionnfolklore.org/en/characters

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #gaelicmythology
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Final day folks! Entries for our art competition close at midnight tonight (BST)!🖌️⏰

#inktober #mythtober #folktober #digitalartists #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolklore #fiannaíocht
Digital artists! If you’re looking for an #inktober prompt, our art competition closes next Wednesday (15/10). Be sure to get your entries in on time by emailing fionnfolklore@gmail.com. Winning entries will be promoted across our social media! 🎨

#irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's the penultimate day of our competition! Make sure to get your entries in on time!! 🎨⏰

#inktober #folktober #mythtober #artcompetition #digitalart #folklore #mythology #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore #irishmythology #fionnfolkloreproject
Attention all digital artists! We’re inviting you to create a piece of art inspired by a story or character from our database!
Entries close 15th October 2025 and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM