A legend is an old, old story that may or may not be true. Usually it is full of strange deeds and wonderful people.

It was passed from father to son by word of mouth and this explains why there are so many different versions of legends.

Here are some famous Irish Legends. Everywhere you see this sign,  click on it to hear us talking.

• The Brown Bull of Cooley

• Oisín in Tír na nÓg

• The Goblin of Tara

• The Salmon of Knowledge

• How Cúchulainn got his name

• The Fianna

• Brieriú