I was just wondering if anyone could tell me some Irish legends? I don't have anything real specific that I'm looking for. I'm just curious about some legends from Ireland.

Thanks

Here are a few to get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clann_Lir

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%BA_%C4%8Aulainn

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A1in_ ... 3%BAailnge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fionn_mac_Cumhaill

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ois%C3%ADn

Redwolf

A few more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deirdre

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_Sidhe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%BAca

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selkie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechaun

The other source I suggest is the Sacred Texts website
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/index.htm#ireland
(it's a pity that for example, Myths and Folklore of Ireland which was compiled and collected by Jeremiah Curtin isn't in the original Irish)

Táin Bó Cúailgne is a must-read if you're interested in Irish legends. There's a lot of different versions online, but the best translation in by Thomas Kinsella http://www.amazon.com/The-Tain-Thomas-K ... 0192803735


If you're looking at the Sacred Texts website, I'd recommend starting with Lady Gregory's books. They will give you a good overview of all the most famous stories.

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Thanks everyone...very helpful links

Is leipreachán really the Irish word for Leprechaun?

Yes.

Redwolf