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He is remembered as a friendly person and a skilled athlete.
The Battle of Ventry that waged over a year and a day by the band of warriors, na Fianna, against the invader Dáire Donn, the King of the World.
The power and incredible tales behind Ireland's legendary fairy trees. Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor.