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Finn McCool

Irish mythology, folklore and legends

Atlantic waves breaking over dark basalt columns beneath a cloudy sky at the Giant’s Causeway
Atlantic waves wash over the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway.

Mythology · Folklore · Legend

Step into
Irish mythology.

Gods and giants. Warriors and wisdom. Discover the stories that have shaped Ireland’s imagination for generations.

Explore the stories
Sculpture of Finn McCool holding a spear and shield, flanked by his two hounds
Finn McCool with his hounds, a familiar image of the legendary leader of the Fianna.

The hero behind the name

The legend of
Finn McCool

A warrior, a leader and a figure of countless tales. Meet Fionn mac Cumhaill and follow his adventures with the Fianna, from the Salmon of Knowledge to the stories of giants.

Read Finn’s story

Meet Cumhall, his father

Follow your curiosity

Choose your next story

01 / A place to begin

Irish mythology

Find your way into the heroes, traditions and great story cycles of Ireland.

Start exploring

02 / Heroes & adventures

The Fenian Cycle

Enter the world of Fionn and the Fianna, where courage, loyalty and magic meet.

Discover the cycle

03 / A legendary landscape

The Giant’s Causeway

A dramatic coast, extraordinary stones and an enduring tale of two giants.

Explore the legend

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