Irelands Legends

Summary

The website content discusses Irish legends, focusing on the mythological figures King Lugh, Queen Medb, and the warrior Cu Chulainn, and introduces the Irish poetry form "Cethramtu rannaigechta moire."

Abstract

The webpage delves into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, highlighting the stories of King Lugh, a god-king who saved his people from the evil giant Balor; Queen Medb, a powerful leader from Connaught known for her ambitious raid for the bull of Cooley; and the legendary warrior Cu Chulainn, the unbeatable "Hound of Ulster." It also presents the "Cethramtu rannaigechta moire," an Irish poetic form characterized by quatrains with three syllables per line and end rhymes in the second and fourth lines. The content is enriched with a photograph of Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, Ireland, and acknowledges contributions from various individuals, including Sylvia Wohlfarth, Orla Kenny, and Eli Snow. The page also includes a call to action for readers to try their hand at the poetic form and expresses gratitude to those who have supported the author's work.

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The author, James G Brennan, expresses admiration for the mythological figures of Irish legends, emphasizing their significance in Irish culture.
There is a sense of camaraderie and appreciation for the literary community, as evidenced by the tagging of fellow writers and the acknowledgment of those who provided a platform for the author's work.
The author seems to hold a deep respect for the tradition of Irish form poetry, presenting it as a challenge for readers to engage with.
There is a playful tone in the author's invitation to try the poetic form, using phrases like "fancy a go" and "da craic."
The author appears to value the feedback and time of the readers, expressing thanks and using emojis to convey a warm and personal connection.

King Lú, Queen Medb, warrior Cú Chulainn.

Ireland’s myths Kings and queens Warriors Celtic dreams

God king Lugh Oaths truth law Saves Danan Kills Balor

Queen Maeve strength Connaught reins Cooley bull Was her bain

Ulster’s hound Cu Chulainn Champion All foe’s slain

Dr. Amy Pierovich & Patrick M. Ohana (who I can not highlight this time, I’ve tried every which way I bleedin’ well can!) Here’s your answer to Irish form poetry.

King Lugh, (Lu) was a god-king who saved the Tuatha De Dannan, (Danan for short) from his evil giant grandfather Balor, leader of the fomorans, (a race of unfavourable grotesque beings), who wreaked destruction when his large eye was opened. (Sound familiar?) Lugh destroyed Balor with his slingshot driving Balor’s eye out the back of his head.

Queen Maeve, (Medb) was a ruthless leader of Connaught, (western counties of Ireland) who competed against her husband, Alill, a king she thought too weak. Queen Maeve mounted an ambitious raid for the prize bull of Ulster, Donn Cuailnge, in the Tain Bo Cuailgne (the battle of cooley). Unfortunately for Maeve, her army found themselves losing to the greatest warrior in Irish mythology who swore to protect Ulster. (Northern counties of Ireland).

Cu Chulainn, “The Hound of Ulster” so named after slaying the mighty Wolfe hound of King Conchobar’s smith Chulainn one ill-gotten night in self-defence with hurling stick and ball. Cu Chulainn was Irelands greatest ever warrior, unbeaten in battle, known for his “riastrad”, (battle frenzy) who all enemies were terrified. Unbeknown to Cu Chulainn, he was Lugh’s Son, who came to heal the fatally wounded “hound” during the cooley battle at just seventeen! A wicked Queen Maeve saw to the demise of the hound, with wretched trickery in revenge for her loss over the cooley bull.

This Irish poetic form is a response to Literary Impulse’s prompt, ‘Uncommon Poetic Forms’. prompted by Somsubhra Banerjee

Irish Poetic Forms:- CETHRAMTU RANNAIGECHTA MOIRE:-

Here are the guidelines for the cethramtu rannaigechta moire:

Quatrain (four-line stanza) form All the lines have three syllables Lines two and four end rhyme.

Here’s the link should you fancy a go.

I graciously tag Irish Titans! Sylvia Wohlfarth, Orla Kenny, Kyomi O'Connor along with Titan guests, kurt gasbarra, & Eli Snow who I said I would never tag, ah, it’s da craic Eli, do one of your Nordic legend pieces, pre Celtic Irish ancestor blarney shtuff.

Thank you as always, Somsubhra Banerjee, Priyanka Srivastava, Elisabeth Khan, Nachi Keta, For giving my words a platform. 🙏✨🙏✨🙏✨🙏✨ Thank you all for reading and your precious time. Always. J. 🙏☘✨

IRISH LEGENDS

Irelands Legends

Cethramtu rannaigechta moire — Irish poetry form

King Lú, Queen Medb, warrior Cú Chulainn.

Uncommon Poetic Forms

Would You Give It A Go?