Niamh and Oisin – Irish Legend
One morning the Fianna were deer hunting on the shores of Lough Lein … Read the full Irish name meaning
Irish Legends and Folklore
Baby Names of Ireland has collected some of the most fascinating Irish Legends and Irish Folklore. We have partnered with the Coolderry National School in County Offaly, Ireland to help us with artwork produced by their students. We hope you enjoy these Irish Legends and Myths.
The Legend of the Fianna
The Fianna lived many hundreds of years ago. Every man of the Fianna … Read the full Irish name meaning
Legend of Nial of the Nine Hostages
Niall was one of the great Irish kings. He was the only son … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Legend of Fionn MacCool
Fionn MacCool, was no ordinary giant. He was the biggest and the strongest … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Legend of the Salmon of Knowledge
Finegas was a poet. He was one of the wisest men in Ireland. … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne
Grainne was the daughter of Cormac MacAirt, the high king of Ireland. No … Read the full Irish name meaning
Cuchulainn – Irish Story and Legend of Cú Chulainn
Long ago, a king called Conor MacNessa had warriors called the Red Branch … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Legend of the Tuatha De Danann
Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, there lived in Ireland a … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Legend of The Children of Lir
The Children of Lir Irish story – Long ago there lived a king … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Tain – The Story of the Cattle Raid of Cooley (Tain Bo Cuailnge)
The Tain -Conor MacNessa ruled Ulster; Queen Maeve and her husband Ailill ruled … Read the full Irish name meaning
The Legend of Tir Na nOG
Tir Na nOg is a very beautiful land. In Tir Na nOg the … Read the full Irish name meaning
Brian Boru Legend and History
Brian Boru is remembered as a very famous Irish king. He was part … Read the full Irish name meaning
The History of Tara Brooch Celtic Symbol and Meaning
The Tara Brooch is considered one of the most important extant artifacts of … Read the full Irish name meaning
The History of the Irish Celtic Cross
The huge Celtic Crosses rising from the Irish landscape embody the union between … Read the full Irish name meaning