To learn more about Oisín, check out the folklore available on our database:

Oisín i dTír na nÓg ~ fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/oto

Agallamh Oisín agus Pádraig ~ Fionn folklore.org/en/lays/aop

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."

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

Neach osnádúrtha an lae: Áillen 🔥

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Ollphéist an Lae: An Torc // Monster of the Day: The Boar.

If you see Diarmuid, tell him to stay away from Ben Bulben/Ben Gulabin. 👀🐽

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fionnfolklore.org/en/lays/tdg

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The judges were blown away by the quality of the entries we received. Of @laoighseach.bsky.social's work, they said “the detail is very impressive and the image is beautifully composed” and that “Fionn and Oscar are instantly recognisable.”

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- Fionn sa Chliabhán (Fionn in the Cradle)

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@oddsendbends.bsky.social's interpretation of Conán agus Piast Locha Dheirg (Conán and the Monster of Loch Dearg)

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And our finalists:

Aodhán Morris's interpretation of Cath Finntrágha (The Battle of Ventry)

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In some versions of 'Cath Cnucha' ('The Battle of Knock'), it is the High King, Conn Céadchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles) who kills Cumhall!

You can access the various stories and songs available in our database by following this link: fionnfolklore.org/en/lays

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