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The Legend of the Salmon of Knowledge: Fionn Mac Cumhaill’s Taste of Wisdom

By PeteIn Folk Tales & SuperstitionsPosted May 1, 2023

Once upon a time in Ireland, there was a wise old druid named Finnegas. He lived by the River Boyne, which was believed to be the dwelling place of a mystical creature - the Salmon of Knowledge. This was no ordinary fish, for it had consumed the nuts from the...

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St. Kevin of Glendalough: A Hermit’s Life, Miracles, and the Blackbird’s Nest

By PeteIn Saints' LegendsPosted April 14, 2023

St. Kevin of Glendalough, known in Irish as Caoimhín, is one of the most enigmatic figures in Irish Christian history. Known for his hermit lifestyle, miraculous deeds, and a legendary encounter with a blackbird, St. Kevin's life and legacy are deeply intertwined with the natural beauty of the Wicklow Mountains....

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St. Brendan the Navigator: The Voyage of the Saint and the Search for the Promised Land

By PeteIn Saints' LegendsPosted April 14, 2023

St. Brendan the Navigator, also known as Brendan of Clonfert, is one of the most intriguing figures in the annals of Irish Christianity. Celebrated as a daring seafarer and explorer, he is best known for his legendary voyage in search of the "Promised Land of the Saints." This article delves...

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