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175+ Irish Dog Names (With Meanings) Author: Irish Dog Names Lucky and beautiful are two words you may feel when visiting Ireland. It is no wonder then that so many dog owners feel that same way when staring into the eyes of their canine companion. In that spirit, there are a lot of Irish dog names that can fit your new companion. Some are obvious, like Paddy and Rainbow, but others are pulled from Irish folklore. Take a look at this list and find the best one for your new family member! Irish Dog Names A-C Alaina Alani a nomadic Iranian people who flourished in the 2nd-4th centuries a.d. and...

0 comments The X-Men’s Banshee might be the most famous Irish hero in certain circles, but he’s far from the Emerald Isle’s first. Breathless tales of the fearsome warrior Cú Chulainn have been told for centuries. His legendary exploits share similarities with Achilles and Hercules, and even with more modern-day heroes like Iron Man and the Hulk. Cú Chulainn’s story is part of the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, set during the last century B.C. Filled with legends and history interchangeably, the cycle greatly influenced European literature. The tale of Bricriu’s Feast, about a...

Cú Chulainn Send to Google Classroom: pron. Koo-kul-in), also Cúchulainn, is one of the greatest heroes of Irish-Celticmythology, particularly the Ulster Cycle. The son of another cultural hero-figure, Lugh, Cú Chulainn is a mighty warrior whose weapon is Gáe Bolga, a terrible spear that inflicts 30 wounds on its target from only a single strike. Cú Chulainn is involved in many adventures such as defending Ulster from a Connacht army, amorous engagements with warrior-queens and fairies, and the tragic killing of his own son Connla. Cú Chulainn is known for his tremendous agility and ski...

Comments This ancient Irish site tucked away in the west of Ireland is a hidden gem on par with the famous burial sites at Newgrange and Tara.  Most tourists, both Irish and international, will be unfamiliar with Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, but it used to be the ancient royal capital of Connacht.  With over 240 ancient monuments in the area, Rathcroghan is “one of the most important prehistoric and early medieval landscapes in all of Ireland," according to Daniel Curley who manages the site's visitor center in the nearby town of Tulsk.  The site includes a wide arra...