Ireland-Myths and Ledgends (written in form of Speech)
...ated by livly and imaginative people it is no surprise that the stories told are wild and interesting. A popular story is that of the hero Cucualainn. while returning home after a late night party the king Cualainn's dog ran at him but santanta as he was then known hit him with a sliotar(traditional irish ball used in the sport hurling).Thus killing him leaving the king without a gaurd dog. satanta offered to be the kings dog(the irish for dog is Cú) therefore gaining himself the name Cúcuallainn. "Tóraíocht Diarmaid agus Gráinne" is another fine irish scéal.it detail's a girls escape attemp. Her father promises her to the war hero,leader of Na Fianna(group of loyal Irishmen fighting for freedom), Fionn Mac Cuamhaill.Grainne is a young girl and does not ...