![]() Setanta decided that he couldn’t wait and that nothing his mother said would stop him from visiting the school. ![]() Setanta told his parents about what he had heard and he begged them to go. The school was run by a King named Conchobhar and it’s said that he used the school to train boys that showed promise how to be warriors for famous order of fighters known as the Red Branch Knights. When Setanta (Cú Chulainn) was a young boy (5), he heard whispers from local kids about the existence of a school in County Armagh called the ‘Macra’. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and have a read. Now, a quick disclaimer before we dive into some stories about Cú Chulainn – I’m going to tell you 8 stories about the great warrior that I was told as a child.Īs is the case with many stories and legends from Irish folklore, there are often several (and some times more) versions of a story that have been passed down through generations.īelow, I’m going to tell you the versions of legends about Cú Chulainn that I was told as a kid. If this is true, it make Cu Chulainn a Celtic God and, like many Celtic Gods, he was renowned for his ability on the battlefield. ![]() In fact, there’s an Irish castle (aptly referred to as ‘Cu Chullain’s Castle’) that’s often cited as his place of birth.Īs a child, Cu Chulainn was more powerful than any grown man in Ireland and it was his bravery and competency in battle that solidified him as a legend in Irish folklore.Ĭú Chulainn was born to Sualdam and Deichtine, however, it’s also said that his real father is the sun god Lugh, who came to Deichtine in a dream. Táin Bó Cúailnge / the Cattle Raid of CooleyĬú Chulainn is one of the best-known characters from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology and it’s believed that he was born in County Louth.
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